XL 600 LM

1987 Honda XL 600 LM Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Honda's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 1987 Honda XL 600 LM features a 591 cc (36.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 44 HP (32.1 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 74.5 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the XL 600 LM measures 189 kg (417 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.3 kg per horsepower). The 28-liter (7.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 144 km/h (89 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1985 to 1987, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.