Honda XL350R

Honda XL350R
Manufacturer Honda
Production 1984–1985[clarification needed]
Engine 340 cc (21 cu in), air-cooled, SOHC, 4-stroke, single-cylinder
Bore / stroke 84.0 mm × 61.3 mm (3.31 in × 2.41 in)
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Top speed 134 km/h (83 mph)
Power 22 kW (30 bhp) 7,500 rpm (claimed)
Torque 28.3 N⋅m (20.9 lb⋅ft) 6,500 rpm (claimed)
Transmission Multi-plate, wet clutch, 6-speed, chain
Suspension Showa, 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
Brakes Front single 240 mm (9.4 in) disc,
Rear 110 mm (4.3 in) drum
Tires Yokohama, Front: 3.00×21
Rear: 4.60×17
Rake, trail 30.5°, 120 mm (4.7 in)
Wheelbase 1,410 mm (55.6 in)
Dimensions W: 800 mm (31.5 in)
Seat height 860 mm (33.9 in)
Weight 137 kg (301 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity 11 L; 2.4 imp gal (2.9 US gal)
Fuel consumption 4.9 L/100 km; 58 mpg‑imp (48 mpg‑US)

The Honda XL350R is a dual-sport motorcycle made by Honda in 1984–1985[clarification needed]. Both Cycle World and Cycle ranked it as one of the ten best motorcycles of 1985. 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).

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

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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