The Honda XL 500 S motorcycle specifications include a 497 cc (30.33 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 142 kg (313.1 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Honda XL 500 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 12% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 53rd percentile across Honda models.
About 28% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 31st percentile across Honda models.
About 22% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 34th 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.
497 cc — larger displacement than about 53% of Honda models.
142 kg — heavier than about 31% of Honda models, or lighter than about 69%.
10.5 L — larger than about 34% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-23 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.60-18 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.11:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 497 cc (30.33 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 89.0 x 80 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.6:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| 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 | 3.00-23 |
| Rear tire | 4.60-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 142 kg (313.1 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 10.50 L (2.77 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 135.0 km/h (83.9 mph) |
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