The Honda XL 185 S motorcycle specifications include a 180 cc (10.98 cu in) engine, power of 10 hp (7.3 kW) @ 6,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 118 kg (260.1 lb).
Key specifications
The 1979 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda XL 185 S 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.
About 82% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 11th percentile across Honda models.
About 68% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 25th percentile across Honda models.
About 40% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 20th percentile across Honda models.
About 48% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 17th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
10 hp — more powerful than about 11% of Honda models with power data.
180 cc — larger displacement than about 25% of Honda models.
118 kg — heavier than about 20% of Honda models, or lighter than about 80%.
7 L — larger than about 17% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 2.75-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.10-18 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.085 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 84.7 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 55.6 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.09:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 180 cc (10.98 cu in) |
| Power | 10 hp (7.3 kW) @ 6,500 rpm |
| 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 |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 2.75-21 |
| Rear tire | 4.10-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 118 kg (260.1 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 7.00 L (1.85 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 93.0 km/h (57.8 mph) |
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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.