1981 Honda XL 500 S
| Engine Engine type Bore x Stroke Displacement Valves Compression ratio Max Power Max Torque Fuel system Transmission Final drive Clutch Ignition type Starting system Lubrication Intake system Spark plug Battery Gear ratios | Air cooled, single cylinder, four-stroke, OHC 89.0 x 80.0 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches) 497.00 ccm (30.33 cubic inches) 4 valves per cylinder 8.6:1 Carburettor 5-speed Chain Wet plate CDI Kick starter Wet sump 1st: 2nd: 3rd: 4th: 5th: |
| Dimensions Frame type Rake/trail Overall length Overall width Overall height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance Weight Fuel capacity Color Suspension (front) Suspension (rear) Tyre (front) Tyre (rear) Brake (front) Brake (rear) | 142.0 kg (313.1 pounds) 10.50 litres (2.77 gallons) Red Oil dumped telescopic Pivoted rear fork 3.00-R23 4.60-R18 Expanding brake (drum brake) Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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