Honda XL100: history, specs, pictures

**Honda XL100**
	Honda XL100
Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	XL 100
Production	1979
Class	Dual purpose
Predecessor	Honda SL100
Successor	Honda XL100S
Engine	100cc single cylinder, four-stroke
Top Speed	45 mph
Fuel System	carburetor
Spark Plug	NGK D8EA '74-78
Battery	YUASA 6N6-3B '74-76; YUASA 6N4C-1B 77-78
Transmission	Gear box: 5-speed ;
Final Drive	Chain: 428x
Brakes	Front: expanding brake (drum brake) ; Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire	2.75-19
Rear Tire	3.25-17
Weight
Recommended Oil	Honda GN4 10W-40
Related	Honda XL250, Honda XR100
Manuals	Service Manual
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The Honda XL100 was a 100cc single cylinder, four-stroke dual-sport motorcycle produced by Honda from 1975 to 1978.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

Stopping was achieved via an expanding brake (drum brake) in both the front and rear.

1974[edit | edit source]

1974 Honda XL100
1974 Honda XL100 in Orange
1974 Honda XL100 in Orange
1974 Honda XL100 in Orange

1974 Honda XL100

The XL100K0 was sold in 1974 and came in just one color: Candy Topaz Orange. The "HONDA" decal on the tank and the "XL100" decal on the side cover were both black. The shock springs were chrome. The seat was pleated. The cylinder head was a one piece. The engine was an OHC single cylinder displacing 99cc and linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began XL100-1000001.

Spark Plug: NGK D8EA

1975[edit | edit source]

1975 Honda XL100
1975 Honda XL100 in Red
1975 Honda XL100 in Red

The XL100K1 was sold in 1975 and came in one color: Candy Ruby Red with Special Silver Metallic. The fenders were silver painted steel. The seat was not pleated. The shock springs were black. The cylinder head was a one piece. The engine was an OHC single cylinder displacing 99cc and linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began XL100-1000001.

1976[edit | edit source]

1976 Honda XL100

The XL100'76 was sold in 1976 and came in 2 colors: Shiny Orange or Special Silver Metallic. The fenders were silver painted steel or white. The seat was not pleated. The shock tubes were either black or silver. It had a 2-piece cylinder head. The engine was an OHC single cylinder displacing 99cc and linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began XL100-1200003. The "Honda" lettering was white, with yellow/golden wing logos.

1977[edit | edit source]

1977 Honda XL100

The XL100'77 was sold in 1977 and came in Tahitian Red. The fenders were color-impregnated plastic. The "XL100" side cover decal was black. The wheel hubs were painted silver. The handlebars were chrome. The seat was not pleated. The shock springs were black. It had a 2-piece cylinder head. The engine was an OHC single cylinder displacing 99cc and linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began XL100-1300001.

1978[edit | edit source]

1978 Honda XL100
1978 Honda XL100 in Red
1978 Honda XL100 in Red
1978 Honda XL100 in Red
1978 Honda XL100 in Red
1978 Honda XL100 in Red
1978 Honda XL100 in Red
1978 Honda XL100 in Red
1978 Honda XL100 in Red
1978 Honda XL100 in Red
1978 Honda XL100 in Red
1978 Honda XL100 in Red

The XL100'78 was sold in 1978 and came in one color: Tahitian Red. The "XL100" decal on the side cover was yellow and white. The wheel hubs were painted black. The handlebars were black. The seat was not pleated. The shock springs were black. It had a 2-piece cylinder head. The engine was an OHC single cylinder displacing 99cc and linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began XL100-1400001.

References[edit | edit source]

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.

Honda XL100: history, specs, pictures

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Engine[edit | edit source]

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