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Honda XL 350 Single Cylinder - [1977]
This edition of the Honda XL 350 Single Cylinder is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1977. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1978 Yamaha XS 750 E and the 1978 Yamaha XS 750 Special.This particular Honda XL 350 has a 348cc 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 1977 XL 350 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 350's Adventure style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1997 Yamaha DT 230 Lanza | 1997cc.2020 Kawasaki Versys-X 300 | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 142.4 kgs (313 lbs) this makes the Honda XL 350 Single Cylinder in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder , give or take 50kg.
The 1977 Honda XL 350 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 348cc 2 valve V3 1 cylinder engine produces 22.4 bhp (16 kW) @ 7500 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 17.0 lb-ft (23.0 Nm) @ 3000 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 Ninja 7 Hybrid [32.1 lb-ft (43.5 Nm) @ 7500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda XL 350 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2013 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 90 T BOSS has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1977 Honda XL 350 Single Cylinder.
The 1977 Honda XL 350 Single Cylinder has a Power to weight ratio of 157.3 bhp per ton and 119.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1977 XL 350 competing with the 2013 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 90 T BOSS [182.3 bhp\ton] and the 1982 Suzuki GSX 250 L [182.3 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 350 generating around 119.3 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 1995 Suzuki VS 600 GL Intruder [144.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 1978 Yamaha SR 250 SOHC [143.8 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 23.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 24.0 secs, this makes the Honda XL 350 Single Cylinder similar in acceleration to the 1997 Honda VRX 400 Roadster Special Black (23.5 secs) and the 1974 Honda XL 350 Single Cylinder (23.5 secs). This Honda XL 350 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 1977 Honda XL 350 Single Cylinder and the 1988 Suzuki GN 250 Single Cylinder
When talking about the performance of the 1977 Honda XL 350 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 1988 Suzuki GN 250 Single Cylinder (0 secs) and the 2006 Honda XR 250 Motard (0 secs).
The 1977 version of the Honda XL 350 Single Cylinder has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 1977 XL 350 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 1977 Honda XL 350 Single Cylinder then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
