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Honda XL 175 Single Cylinder - [1973]
This edition of the Honda XL 175 Single Cylinder is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1973. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1974 Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV and the 1973 Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV.This particular Honda XL 175 has a 173cc Air cooled, Two stroke, V3 Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V3 engine, Adventure style motorbike includes the Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure - [2010]
The 1973 XL 175 shares its V3 engine and Adventure style configuration with the likes of the 2010 Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure and the 2008 Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XL 175's Adventure style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1989 Yamaha DT 125 R Tenere | 1989cc.
Weighing in at 120 kgs (264 lbs) this makes the Honda XL 175 Single Cylinder in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F or the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 125 DOHC, give or take 50kg.
The 1973 Honda XL 175 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 173cc 2 valve V3 1 cylinder engine produces 14 bhp (10 kW) @ 9500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm].
The OHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 8.5 lb-ft (11.5 Nm) @ 8000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 Twin [31.7 lb-ft (42.9 Nm) @ 7500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda XL 175 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1974 Suzuki GT 185 M - A - B has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1973 Honda XL 175 Single Cylinder.
The 1973 Honda XL 175 Single Cylinder has a Power to weight ratio of 116.6 bhp per ton and 71.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1973 XL 175 competing with the 1974 Suzuki GT 185 M - A - B [140.9 bhp\ton] and the 1972 Suzuki GT 185 K [140.9 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda XL 175 generating around 71.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1987 Honda NS 125 F [96.2 lb-ft per ton] and the 2016 Suzuki Raider 150 - Satria F150 [96.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 31.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 32.4 secs, this makes the Honda XL 175 Single Cylinder similar in acceleration to the 2021 Honda CB 125 R (31.7 secs) and the 1977 Honda XL 175 Single Cylinder (31.7 secs). This Honda XL 175 Single Cylinder also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1973 Honda XL 175 Single Cylinder and the 1998 Suzuki DR 250 Djebel
When talking about the performance of the 1973 Honda XL 175 Single Cylinder on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1998 Suzuki DR 250 Djebel (0 secs) and the 1978 Honda XL 250 S (0 secs).
The 1973 version of the Honda XL 175 Single Cylinder has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 1973 XL 175 equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1973 Honda XL 175 Single Cylinder then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
