Honda XL 500S (1979) technical specifications
Honda XL 500S is produced in 1979. Engine is Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC. 4 valve per cylinder, displacement 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in , produces power 32 hp @ 6500 rpm and 3.8 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm. Honda XL 500S top speed is 146.5 km/h / 91.0 mph. Honda XL 500S weighs 135 Kg / 297 lbs. Honda XL 500S has 2 photos.
Technical specifications
+ Add to 'Compare list'| Model: | XL 500S |
| Years: | 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 |