Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Model | Xl 500s |
| Year | 1979 |
| Image | https://cdn.motorcycles-specs.com/honda-xl-500s-1979.jpg |
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Year | 1979 |
| Bore x Stroke | 89 x 80 mm |
| Capacity | 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in |
| Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Dry-Weight | 135 Kg / 297 lbs |
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC. 4 valve per cylinder |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Brakes | 140mm Drum |
| Front Suspension | Leading axle coil spring forks |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-23 |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.8 Litres / 2.6 gal |
| Ground Clearance | mm / 10.2 in |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | Single 32mm keihin CV |
| Max Power | 32 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 3.8 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm |
| Rear Brakes | 130mm Drum |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm two dampers. adjustable for preload. |
| Rear Tyre | 4.60-18 |
| Seat Height | 879 mm / 34.6 in |
| Standing ¼ Mile | 15.0 sec / 135.5 km/h |
| Starting | Kick |
| Top Speed | 146.5 km/h / 91.0 mph |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm / 55.9 in |
