Honda XL350R

The Honda XL350R is a dual-sport motorcycle made by Honda in 1984–1985. Both Cycle World and Cycle ranked it as one of the ten best motorcycles of 1985.[2][3] Cycle World tested the 0.00 to 0.40 km (0 to 14 mi) time at 15.42 seconds @ 131.19 km/h (81.52 mph), with a top speed of 134 km/h (83 mph), and the braking performance at 60 to 0 mph (97 to 0 km/h) in 40 m (130 ft).[1]

Honda XL350R
ManufacturerHonda
Production1984–1985
Engine340 cc (21 cu in), air-cooled, SOHC, 4-stroke, single-cylinder
Bore / stroke84.0 mm × 61.3 mm (3.31 in × 2.41 in)
Compression ratio9.5:1
Top speed134 km/h (83 mph)[1]
Power22 kW (30 bhp) 7,500 rpm (claimed)[1]
Torque28.3 N⋅m (20.9 lb⋅ft) 6,500 rpm (claimed)[1]
TransmissionMulti-plate, wet clutch, 6-speed, chain
SuspensionShowa, Front: 39mm telescopic fork, 230 mm (9.1 in) travel, adjustable air pressure
Rear: Single shock, 220 mm (8.6 in) travel, adjustable rebound, preload
BrakesFront single 240 mm (9.4 in) disc,
Rear 110 mm (4.3 in) drum
TiresYokohama, Front: 3.00×21
Rear: 4.60×17
Rake, trail30.5°, 120 mm (4.7 in)
Wheelbase1,410 mm (55.6 in)
DimensionsW: 800 mm (31.5 in)
Seat height860 mm (33.9 in)
Weight137 kg (301 lb)[1] (wet)
Fuel capacity11 l; 2.4 imp gal (2.9 US gal)
Fuel consumption4.9 L/100 km; 58 mpgimp (48 mpgUS)[1]

Specifications

The engine is an air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke with a displacement of 340.00 ccm (20.75 cubic inches) making 27.00 HP (19.7 kW)) @ 7500 RPM. Its top speed is 134.0 km/h (83.3 mph). It uses a 6-speed gearbox. The front brakes are single disc and with rear drum brakes.

Notes

  1. "Cycle World Comparison: Honda XL350R vs Yamaha XT350", Cycle World, p. -52, October 1985
  2. "The Ten Best Motorcycles of 1985", Cycle World, p. 35, October 1985
  3. "The ten best motorcycles of 1985", Cycle, pp. 35+, October 1985

References

  • "Cycle World Test: Honda XL350R; Underdog", Cycle World, pp. 52–57, May 1984
  • "Honda XL350R; with counterbalancers and disc brake for civil manners on-road, and adjustable suspension for flying off-road, the 350R may be the best-balanced dual-purpose bike ever", Cycle, pp. 67+, May 1984


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