Honda XL 500S (1979) vs Honda SL 230 (2003-13)
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| Make: | Honda | Honda |
| Model: | XL 500S | SL 230 |
| Years: | 1979 | 2003-13 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC. 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC |
| Capacity: | 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in | 223 cc / 13.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 89 x 80 mm | 65.5 x 66.2 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Induction: | Single 32mm keihin CV | |
| Ignition: | CDI | CDI |
| Starting: | Kick | |
| Max Power: | 32 hp @ 6500 rpm | 20 hp / 14.6 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 3.8 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm | 21 Nm / 15.5 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Leading axle coil spring forks | |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm two dampers. adjustable for preload. | |
| Front Brakes: | 140mm Drum | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes: | 130mm Drum | Single disc |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-23 | 2.75-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.60-18 | 120/80-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1420 mm / 55.9 in | 1340 mm / 52.8 in |
| Seat Height: | 879 mm / 34.6 in | 805 mm / 31.7 in |
| Ground Clearance: | mm / 10.2 in | 255 mm / 10 in |
| Dry-Weight: | 135 Kg / 297 lbs | 106.0 kg / 233.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 9.8 Litres / 2.6 gal | 10 Litres / 4.6 gal |