Honda XL 185 S (reduced effect) Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda XL 185 S (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 180 cc (10.98 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 118 kg (260.1 lb).

Key specifications

1981-1983Model years
180 ccDisplacement
118 kgWet weight
7 LFuel tank
Model years covered
198119821983

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1981 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Honda XL 185 S (reduced effect) 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.

Displacement180 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 68% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 25th percentile across Honda models.

Wet weight118 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

About 40% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 20th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity7 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 48% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 17th 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.

Displacement25th

180 cc — larger displacement than about 25% of Honda models.

Wet weight20th

118 kg — heavier than about 20% of Honda models, or lighter than about 80%.

Fuel capacity17th

7 L — larger than about 17% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 180 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 2.75-21 front / 4.10-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 2.75-21
Rear tire size 4.10-18
Bore/stroke ratio 1.09:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 180 cc (10.98 cu in)
Bore × stroke 63.0 x 57.8 mm (2.5 x 2.3 inches)
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Valves per cylinder 2
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 Expanding brake
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 2.75-21
Rear tire 4.10-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 118 kg (260.1 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 7.00 L (1.85 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 93.0 km/h (57.8 mph)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.