HONDA XL 600 RM (1986-1987) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda XL 600 was an off-road motorcycle made by the Japanese manufacturer from 1983 to replace the Honda XL 500 until 1987, when it was replaced by the Honda NX 650 Dominator. The bike was available in 1983 XL 600 R, 1985 XL 600 LM, and 1986 XL 600 RM versions.

In 1986, the Japanese motorcycle maker introduced the Honda XL 600 RM, a motorcycle that combined the LM model's comfortability and the R model's off-road agility. The fuel tank was reduced to 12 liters, the seat was modified, and the dual starter was retained.

Visually, the motorcycle packed standard fittings, like a single headlight integrated into a small cowl, a high-mounted front fender, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab handles, a luggage rack, an engine plate, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike's suspension system comprised a 41 mm Showa telescopic fork mounted on the front and a Pro-Link swingarm tied to a single shock absorber on the rear, providing optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

The braking power was achieved by a single 256 mm brake disc mounted on the front wheel and a drum braking unit mounted on the rear wheel.

As for power, the 1986 Honda XL 600 RM had installed a 591cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine at its core, delivering 44 hp at 6,500 rpm and 49 Nm (36 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.