Honda XL185

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
Power 16 HP
Ignition type Capacitor discharge ignition
Transmission 5-speed manual
Suspension telescopic suspension
Brakes drum (both)

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.[1]

The motorcycle has a compression release, also called a decompressor valve, which is connected to the kick starter with a cable, to ease starting.

References

  1. Which Bike UK magazine, November 1980. On the Rough. Little Big Uns, Honda TL200. "The Honda is built in this country by Colin Seeley International, the engines being supplied by RSC in Japan and built specially for trials. At £1280 the Honda reflects its hand built origins..." Retrieved 2014-10-04
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