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Honda XR 185

Make Model	Honda XR 185
Year	1979
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve,
Capacity	184 cc / 11.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	63 х 57.8 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	9.2:1
Induction	Single 26mm Keihin carb
Ignition	CDI
Starting	Kick
Max Power	10.8 kW / 14.5 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque	13.6 Nm / 10.0 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	35mm Kayaba
Front Wheel Travel	240 mm / 9.4 in
Rear Suspension	Pro-link Kayaba damper adjustment for spring preload and rebound damping.
Rear Wheel Travel	247 mm / 9.7 in
Front Brakes	Drum
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Tyre	3.00-21
Rear Tyre	4.10-18
Wet Weight	109 kg / 240.3 lb
Fuel Capacity	7.5 Litres / 1.98 US gal
Consumption Average	35.3 mpg
Top Speed	102 km/h

Running for just one year the XR185 when launched in 1979 was the stripped down lighter version of the XL185S. With it’s Tahitian red fuel tank, and vestigal lightweight lighting, was the ‘competitio

n’ enduro version. It’s credentials were emphatically stamped with a six speed box, powerful 185cc engine and superb chassis. In a four machine enduro test in 1979, ‘Cycle World’ stated “We rate the XR 185 as far and away the best of the four thanks to it’s outstanding engine performance, superior suspension compliance and excellent overall handling ability” Because they were made for just one year, rarity has driven up the values of one of Honda’s sweetest enduros from the 1970’s.