| MODEL | HONDA XL 175 1973 - 1974 |
| Year | 1973 - 1974 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC, 2 valves |
| Displacement / Capacity | 173 cc / 10.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 64 x 54 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 10.2 kW / 14 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 11.6 Nm / 8.6 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Ignition | Breaker points, battery powered |
| Induction | Single 26 mm carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Single downtube, full cradle |
| Front Suspension | — |
| Rear Suspension | — |
| Front Brakes | 110 mm drum, cable operated |
| Rear Brakes | 110 mm drum, cable operated |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2075 mm / 82 in |
| Overall Width | 840 mm / 33 in |
| Overall Height | 1095 mm / 43 in |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1360 mm / 53.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm / 7.1 in |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 120 kg / 264 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 2.75-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 7 Litres / 1.8 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 35 km/l at 60 km/h cruise (running-in) |
| Top Speed | — |
Introduced for 1973, the XL175 was Honda's mid-size four-stroke trail bike, slotting between the XL125 and XL250. Its 173 cc overhead-cam single pulled well low down and was very economical, with a five-speed gearbox, 21-inch front wheel and drum brakes. Road testers found it a good small road bike but less capable off-road than two-stroke rivals.
