HONDA XL 200R (1983-1984) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1983, the Japanese motorcycle maker released the Honda XL 200R, a naked enduro motorcycle with dirt-riding amenities such as a long travel suspension and a narrow four-stroke single-cylinder engine.

The bike's aesthetic department was characterized by standard features, such as a small round headlight upfront, a high-mounted front fender, analog instruments, a two-up seat, a blacked-out exhaust system with a silencer mounted high on the right-hand side, a Pro-Link swingarm, an engine plate, and wire-spoke wheels.

For suspension, the motorcycle packed a 38 mm air-assisted Showa telescopic fork on the front and a Pro-Link swingarm coupled to dual shock absorbers on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

The bike's braking system consisted of a drum braking unit mounted on the 21-inch front wheel and a drum unit on the 18-inch rear wheel, providing optimum braking performance.

As for power, the 1983 Honda XL 200R had its heartbeat set by a 195cc four-stroke air-cooled single-cylinder engine mounted under the fuel tank, delivering an output power of 18 hp with maximum strength at 8,000 rpm and 17 Nm (12 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.

A final chain drive linked to a five-speed manual transmission engaged the rear wheel, taking the power from the engine and putting it into motion.