Honda XL 600 RM Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda XL 600 RM motorcycle specifications include a 591 cc (36.06 cu in) engine, power of 44 hp (32.1 kW) @ 6,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 169 kg (372.6 lb).

Key specifications

1986-1987Model years
591 ccDisplacement
44 hpPower
169 kgWet weight
13 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19861987

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1986 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Honda XL 600 RM compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.

Engine power44 hp
Low 4 hpAverage 54.3 hpHigh 143.5 hp

About 19% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 47th percentile across Honda models.

Displacement591 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 58th percentile across Honda models.

Wet weight169 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

About 14% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 38th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity13 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 49th percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power47th

44 hp — more powerful than about 47% of Honda models with power data.

Displacement58th

591 cc — larger displacement than about 58% of Honda models.

Wet weight38th

169 kg — heavier than about 38% of Honda models, or lighter than about 62%.

Fuel capacity49th

13 L — larger than about 49% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 591 cc • Air cooled • 44 hp
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.00-21 front / 5.10-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.00-21
Rear tire size 5.10-17
Power-to-weight ratio 0.260 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 260.4 hp/tonne
Specific power 74.5 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.21:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Enduro / offroad

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 591 cc (36.06 cu in)
Power 44 hp (32.1 kW) @ 6,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 97.0 x 80 mm (3.8 x 3.1 inches)
Compression ratio 8.8:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.00-21
Rear tire 5.10-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 169 kg (372.6 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 13.00 L (3.43 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 142.0 km/h (88.2 mph)

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