Built around Honda's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 2023 Honda XR190CT relies on a 184 cc (11.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 12.1 HP (8.8 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 16.7 Nm (12.3 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 65.8 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the XR190CT measures 137 kg (302 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11.32 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 827 mm (32.6 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,369 mm (53.9 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
65.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (11.32 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–8,000 rpm
Standover Height
827 mm (32.6 in)
Engine
Displacement184.0 ccm (11.23 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power12.1 HP (8.8 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque16.7 Nm (1.7 kgf-m or 12.3 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression9.5:1
Bore x Stroke61.0 x 63.5 mm (2.4 x 2.5 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection
IgnitionDC-CDI (Capacitor Discharge Ignition)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Front Travel160 mm (6.3 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle shock
Rear Travel151 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase1369 mm (53.9 inches)
Ground Clearance237 mm (9.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre2.75-21
Rear Tyre110/90-18
Front BrakesSingle disc. Hydraulic, ventilated
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
WheelsSpoke wheels
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.137.0 kg (302.0 pounds)
Seat Height827 mm (32.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Transmission
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