Honda XL185
Honda XL185 (1985 model) | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Parent company | Honda |
| Production | 1979 to 1999 |
| Predecessor | Honda XL175 |
| Class | dual-sport motorcycle |
| Engine | 180 cc, four-stroke, air-cooled, single-cylinder |
| Top speed | 71mph (115 km/h) |
| Power | 16 HP |
| Ignition type | Capacitor discharge ignition |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Suspension | telescopic suspension |
| Brakes | drum (both) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.85 Gallons (7 litres) |
Honda XL185 is a dual-sport motorcycle produced by Honda. It is an updated version of Honda XL175. It has a 180 cc, four-stroke, SOHC engine. Instrument gauge contains speedometer, odometer, and resettable tripmeter.
Mechanically, its engine is similar to Honda ATC 185 ATV. This engine was used as a basis for the version supplied by Honda RSC to Colin Seeley for the hand-built Seeley TL200 trials bike.
The motorcycle has a compression release, also called a decompressor valve, which is connected to the kick starter with a cable, to ease starting.