Honda XL600V Technical Specifications

[Lutin]

These specifications are intended as a guide and do not constitute official measurements or specifications. If you are unsure please get a Honda approved mechanic to check or maintain your bike.

All units in millimetres mm (inches in) unless otherwise specified.

Honda XL600V



Covers the years:
1987 & 1988 (V-H & V-J)
1989 (V-K)
1990 (V-L) available in Germany, unchanged from V-K model.
1991 (V-M)
1992 & 1993 (V-N & V-P), unchanged from V-M, just colour changes.
1994 & 1995 (V-R)
1996 (V-T)
1997 (V-V)
1998 & 1999 (V-W & V-X), unchanged from V-V, just colour changes.


Please post up specs of other variations if you have them.

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Dimensions
Length: 2260 to 2270 mm (89.0 to 89.4 in)
Width: 865 mm (34.0 in) V-H to V-P
Width: 905 mm (35.6 in) V-R to V-X
Height: 1280 mm (50.4 in) V-H & V-J
Height: 1310 mm (51.6 in) V-K to V-P
Height: 1300 mm (51.2 in) V-R to V-X
Wheelbase: 1505 mm (59.3 in) All models
Seat height: 850 mm (33.5 in) All models
Ground clearance (without centrestand): 225 mm (8.9 in) V-H & V-J
Ground clearance (without centrestand): 200 mm (7.9 in) V-K & V-L
Ground clearance (without centrestand): 195 mm (7.7 in) V-M to V-X
Dry weight: 175.0 kg (386 lbs) V-H to V-L
Dry weight: 183.0 kg (404 lbs) V-M to V-R
Dry weight: 189.0 kg (417 lbs) V-T to V-X
Kerb weight: 194.0 kg (428 lbs) V-H to V-L
Kerb weight: 202.0 kg (445 lbs) V-M to V-X

Frame
Frame type: Single downtube with double loop cradle of rectangular section.
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Front wheel travel: 200 mm (7.9 in)
Rear suspension: Swingarm
Rear wheel travel: 187 mm (7.4 in)
Front tyre size: 90/90-21 54S
Rear tyre size: 120/90-17 64S
Front brake: Hydraulic single disc 276 mm (10.9 in), twin piston sliding caliper V-H to V-T
Front brake: Hydraulic twin discs 276 mm (10.9 in), twin piston sliding caliper V-V to V-X
Rear brake: Single leading shoe drum 130 mm (5.1 in) V-H to V-L
Rear brake: Hydraulic single disc 240 mm (9.4 in) single piston sliding caliper
Caster angle: ?º ?'
Trail length: ? mm (? in)
Fuel tank capacity: 18.0 litres (3.96 Imp Gal)

Engine
Type: Petrol, liquid cooled 4-stroke SOHC 52º V-twin, 3 valves per cylinder
Bore and Stroke: 75.0 x 66.0 mm (2.95 x 2.6 in)
Displacement: 583 cm³ (35.6 in³)
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Valve train: 3-valve, single chain driven SOHC
Intake valve opens: ? degrees BTDC
Intake valve closes: ? degrees ABDC
Exhaust valve opens: ? degrees BBDC
Exhaust Valve closes: ? degrees ATDC
Lubrication system: Forced pressure with wet sump
Oil pump type: Trochoid/double rotor
Cooling system: Liquid cooled

Cylinder Head / Valves
Valve clearances, V-H model only:
Inlet: 0.10 mm (4 thou)
Exhaust: 0.10 mm (4 thou)
Valve clearances, all other models:
Inlet: 0.13 to 0.17 mm (5 thou to 7 thou)
Exhaust: 0.18 to 0.22 mm (7 thou to 9 thou)

Clutch
Clutch lever free play: 10 – 20 mm (0.4 to 0.8 in)
Clutch spring free length: 39.0 mm (1.54 in), service limit: 37.4 mm (1.47 in)
Clutch disc thickness:
A (6 Discs): 2.92 to 3.08 mm (0.115 to 0.121 in). Service limit: 2.60 mm (0.102 in)
B (1 Disc): 2.92 to 3.08 mm (0.115 – 0.121 in). Service limit: 2.60 mm (0.102 in)
Clutch plain plate warpage service limit: 0.30 mm (0.012 in)

Carburettors
Carburettors type: 2 x Keihin CV
Throttle bore: 34 mm (1.34 in)

Drive Train
Clutch system: Wet multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission: Constant mesh, 5 speeds
Primary reduction: 1.736, all models
Final reduction: 3.133, all models
Gear ratios V-H to V-R models:
1st: 2.571
2nd: 1.777
3rd: 1.380
4th: 1.125
5th: 0.961

Gear ratios V-T to V-X models:
1st: 2.500
2nd: 1.722
3rd: 1.333
4th: 1.111
5th: 0.961
Gear-shift pattern: Left operated return system 1 - N - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5

Lubrication System
Engine oil capacity:
at draining 2.10 litres (1.80 Imp qt, 2.2 US qt)
at disassembly 2.90 litres (2.60 Imp qt, 3.1 US qt)
at filter change 2.30 litres (2.0 Imp qt, 2.4 US qt)
Recommended engine oil: Honda 4-stroke oil or equivalent motor oil. API service classification: SE, SF or SG Viscosity.
Oil pump rotor:
Tip clearance: 0.15 mm (6 thou)
Body clearance: 0.15 mm to 0.22 mm (6 thou to 9 thou)
Rotor end float: 0.02 mm to 0.07 mm (0.8 thou to 3 thou)

Fuel System
Main jet:
V-H to V-R – front cylinder 128
V-H to V-R – rear cylinder 130

V-T – front cylinder 118
V-T – rear cylinder 120

V-V to V-X – front cylinder 115
V-V to V-X – rear cylinder 118

Pilot jet: 38

Pilot screw setting (turns out):
V-H & V-J models: 2½
V-K to V-P models: 2¼
V-R to V-T models: 1¾
V-V to V-X models: 2¼

Float height: 7.0 mm
Idle speed: 1300 ± 100 rpm
Throttle grip free play: 2.0 – 6.0 mm (1/16 - 1/4 in)

Cooling System
Coolant capacity: Approximately 2.0 litres.
Radiator cap opening pressure: 13 to 18 psi (0.9 to 1.25 Bar)
Thermostat:
Opening temperature: 80 to 84º C (176 to 183º F)
Fully open: 95º C (203º F)
Valve lift: 8.0 Mm (0.3 in) minimum
Standard coolant concentration: 50% mixture with soft water

Front Wheel / Suspension / Steering
Cold tyre pressure:
29psi (2.00 bar), Rider only
29psi (2.00 bar), Rider and pillion
Fork spring free length: 571.5 mm (22.5 in). Service limit: 565.5 mm (22.26 in), V-H to V-R
Fork spring free length: 612.0 mm (24.1 in). Service limit: 605.5 mm (23.84 in), V-T to V-X
Fork tube runout service limit: 0.20 mm (8 thou)
Fork oil type: 5 W fork oil
Fork oil level: 125 mm (4.92 in)
Fork oil capacity: 549 cc

Rear Wheel / Suspension
Cold tyre pressure:
29psi (2.00 bar), Rider only
32psi (2.25 bar), Rider and pillion
Shock absorber spring free length:
259.5 mm (10.2 in), service limit 256.5 mm (10.1 in) V-H & V-J
268.5 mm (10.6 in), service limit 265.5 mm (10.5 in) V-K to V-X
Drive chain slack: 35 to 45 mm (1.4 to 1.8 in)
Drive chain:
DID 525V8-LE or RK 525SMO-LE - 118 links, V-H to V-R
DID 525HV8 or RK 525SMOZ5 - 118 links, V-T to V-W
DID 525H-LJF4 or RK 525SMZ5-JFZ - 120 links, V-X

Brakes
Specified Brake Fluid: Dot 4
Brakes V-H to V-L models:
Front disc thickness: 4.5 mm (0.18 in). Service limit: 3.5 mm (0.14 in).
Rear drum internal diameter: 130 mm (5.12 in), service limit: 131 mm (5.16 in)
Brake discs V-M to V-X models:
Disc thickness (front and rear): 4.8 to 5.2 mm (0.19 to 0.20 in). Service limit: 4.0 mm (0.16 in).
Disc maximum run-out: 0.30 mm (12 thou)

Electrical System
Ignition System:
CDI with electronic advance V-H to V-R models,
Digital with electronic advance V-T to V-X models.
Spark plug type:
DPR8EA-9 (NGK) or X24EPR-U9 (DENSO) – standard.
DPR9EA-9 (NGK) or X27EPR-U9 (DENSO) – high speed riding
Spark plug gap: 0.8 – 0.9 mm (30 – 40 thou)
Battery 12 Volt, 12 Ah
Alternator output -
V-H & V-J models: 310 W at 5000rpm
V-K to V-P models: 350 W at 5000rpm
V-R to V-X models: 310 W at 5000rpm
Regulator / Rectifier output: 13.5 to 15.5 Volts at 5000 rpm
Headlight bulb: 60 / 55 Watts
Sidelight: 4.0 Watts
Tail light bulb: 21 / 5 Watts
Speedo light: 1.7 Watts
High beam indicator: 1.7 Watts
Turn signal lights: 21 Watts
Turn signal indicator: 3.4 Watts x 2
Neutral indicator: 3.4 Watts
Oil pressure indicator: 1.7 Watts
Immobiliser (HISS) indicator: 3.4 Watts
Fuses:
Main: 30 Amp
10 Amp x 3, 15 Amp x 1, UK models
10 Amp x 4, 15 Amp x 2, German models

Torque Values
Unless specified all bolts should be tightened to the following torque values.

Standard Fasteners N-m (kgf-m, lbf-ft):
5 mm Bolt and nut: 5 (0.5, 3.6)
6 mm Bolt and nut: 10 (1, 7)
8 mm Bolt and nut: 22 (2.2, 16)
10 mm Bolt and nut: 34 (3.5, 25)
12 mm Bolt and nut: 54 (5.5, 40)
5 mm Screw: 4 (0.4, 2.9)
6 mm Screw: 9 (0.9, 6.5)
6 mm Flange bolt (8 mm Head: Small flange): 9 (0.9, 6.5)
6 mm Flange bolt (8 mm Head: Large flange - engine only): 12 (1.2, 9)
6 mm Flange bolt (10 mm Head) and nut: 12 (1.2, 9)
8 mm Flange bolt and nut: 26 (2.7, 20)
10 mm Flange bolt and nut: 39 (4.0, 29)

Engine N-m (kgf-m, lbf-ft):
Engine / transmission oil drain plug: 34 N-m
Engine / transmission oil filter: 9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m, 7 lbf-ft)
Rocker arm adjusting screw locknut: 23 N-m
Spark plugs: 14 N-m
Front sprocket retainer plate bolts: 10 N-m

Front Wheel / Brakes
Front axle shaft: 64 N-m (6.5 kgf-m, 47 lbf-ft)
Front axle holder nuts: 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 9.0 lbf-ft)
Brake caliper mounting bolt: 33 N-m (3.4 kgf-m, 25 lbf-ft)
Brake caliper bleed valves: 6 N-m
Brake hose banjo bolts: 34 N-m

Rear Wheel
Rear axle nut: 95 N-m
Rear sprocket nuts: 45 N-m

Frame / Suspension
Front fork clamp bolts (bottom yoke): 33 N-m
Front fork clamp bolts (top yoke): 27 N-m
Front fork damper rod bolt: 20 N-m
Front fork top bolt: 23 N-m
Handlebar holder clamp bolts: 26 N-m
Shock absorber mounting bolts nuts: 44 N-m
Sidestand pivot bolt: 10 N-m
Sidestand pivot bolt nut: 40 N-m
Steering head bearing adjuster nut: 4 to 6 N-m, V-H & V-J
Steering head bearing adjuster nut: 2.5 to 3.5 N-m, V-K to V-P
Steering head bearing adjuster nut: 5 N-m, V-R & V-X
Steering stem nut: 100 N-m, V-H to V-P
Steering stem nut: 105 N-m, V-R to V-X
Swingarm pivot bolt nut: 110 N-m, all models

[j0hn976]

Hi,
a useful list, thanks for the effort.
John

[wobblemonster]

Lutin, Cheers for that. I might be able to identify what model I have bought now

[gtcodave]

Excellent list cheers. Anyone know if the frame has changed much from 1993-1999