HONDA XL 500 497 (1979 - 1981) Description & History: Manufactured for three years, Honda's XL500 was available in Tahitian Red, Helios Red and Monza Red with Black. The motorcycle was able to reach a top speed of 135 km/h.
HONDA XL 500 497 1979 - 1981 Full Specifications:Brand: HONDA, Model: XL, Type: XL 500 1979, Name Year: XL 500 497 1979 - 1981, Engine Type: Air cooled, single cylinder, four stroke, 4 valve per cylinder, Displacement: 497 cm3, Bore Xstroke: 3.5x3.1 in OR 88.9x78.7 mm, Compression: -, Horsepower: 24(32)/6500 KW(hp)/RPM, Torque: 27.4/5000 lb-ft/RPM OR 37/5000 Nm/RPM, Fuel System: Carburetor, Gearbox: 5 Speed, Clutch: -, Primary Drive: -, Final Drive: Chain, Frame: -, Front Suspension: Leading axle coil spring forks, Rear Suspension: Swing arm two dampers, Front Brake: Drum, Rear Brake: Drum, Length: -, Width: -, Seat Height: -, Wellbase: -, Ground Clearance: -, Weight: 313 lbs OR 142 kg, Fuel Capacity: 2.7 gallons OR 2.7 L, Tyres Front: 3.00-23, Tyres Rear: 4.60-18.