Honda XL 500S SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

Bike Features

Make Model:
Honda XL 500S

Year:
1979

Engine:
Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC. 4 valve per
cylinder

Capacity:
497 cc / 30.3 cu-in

Bore x Stroke:
89 x 80 mm

Cooling System:
Air cooled

Compression Ratio:
8.6:1

Induction:
Single 32mm keihin CV

Ignition :
CDI 

Starting:
Kick

Max Power :
32 hp @ 6500 rpm

Max Torque:
3.8 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm

Transmission:
5 Speed 

Final Drive:
Chain

Front Suspension:
Leading axle coil spring forks

Rear Suspension:
Swing arm two dampers. adjustable for preload.

Front Brakes:
140mm Drum

Rear Brakes:
130mm Drum

Front Tyre:
3.00-23

Rear Tyre:
4.60-18

Wheelbase:
1420 mm  / 55.9 in

Seat Height:
879 mm / 34.6 in

Ground Clearance:
 mm / 10.2 in

Dry-Weight:
135 Kg  / 297 lbs

Fuel Capacity:
9.8 Litres / 2.6 gal

Standing
¼ Mile  :
15.0 sec / 135.5 km/h

Top Speed:
146.5 km/h / 91.0 mph

Road Test: