Honda XL185 is a dual-sport motorcycle produced by Honda. It is an updated version of Honda XL175. It has a 180 cc, four-stroke, SOHC engine. Instrument gauge contains speedometer, odometer, and resettable tripmeter.

Honda XL185
Honda XL185 (1985 model)
ManufacturerHonda
Parent companyHonda
Production1979 to 1999
PredecessorHonda XL175
Classdual-sport motorcycle
Engine180 cc, four-stroke, air-cooled, single-cylinder
Top speed71mph (115 km/h)
Power16 HP
Ignition typeCapacitor discharge ignition
Transmission5-speed manual
Suspensiontelescopic suspension
Brakesdrum (both)
Fuel capacity1.85 Gallons (7 litres)

Mechanically, its engine is similar to Honda ATC 185 ATV. This engine was used as a basis for the version supplied by Honda RSC to Colin Seeley for the hand-built Seeley TL200 trials bike.[1]

The motorcycle has a compression release, also called a decompressor valve, which is connected to the kick starter with a cable, to ease starting.

References

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  1. ^ Which Bike UK magazine, November 1980. On the Rough. Little Big Uns, Honda TL200. "The Honda is built in this country by Colin Seeley International, the engines being supplied by RSC in Japan and built specially for trials. At £1280 the Honda reflects its hand built origins..." Retrieved 2014-10-04