1979 Honda XL 500 S

Honda XL 500 S
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Honda XL 500 S
Honda XL 500 S
Honda XL 500 S
Honda XL 500 S
Honda XL 500 S
Honda XL 500 S
Honda XL 500 S
Honda XL 500 S
Honda XL 500 S

General motorcycle information

Model
Honda XL 500 S
Year
1979
Category
Enduro / offroad
Rating
  3.7 out of 5

Engine and transmission

Displacement
30.33 cubic inches (497.0 ccm)
Engine type
Single cylinder, 4 stroke
Power
27.0 horsepowers (20.1 kiloWatts) at 5500 RPM
Torque
-
Compression
8.6:1
Bore x stroke
5.43 x 4.88 inches (89.0 x 80.0 mm)
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
-
Fuel control
Overhead Cams (OHC)
Cooling system
Air
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Chain
Starter
-
Fuel consumption
-
Top speed
135.0 kmh (83.9 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front tyre
3.00-23
Rear tyre
4.60-18
Front brake
Expanding brake (drum)
Rear brake
Expanding brake (drum)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
-
Wet weight
313.1 pounds (142.0 kg)
Seat height
-
Wheelbase
-
Ground clearance
-
Fuel capacity
2.77 gallons (10.5 litres)
Oil capacity
-

Further motorcycle information

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