| MODEL | HONDA XL 600R 1984 |
| Year | 1984 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve, RFVC radial valve |
| Displacement / Capacity | 589 cc / 35.9 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 100 x 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 33 kW / 45 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 48.8 Nm / 36 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Ignition | Solid state CDI |
| Induction | 2 x 28 mm piston valve carburettors |
| Start System | Kick, with automatic compression release |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Full cradle |
| Front Suspension | 39 mm Showa air-adjustable leading-axle forks, 220 mm / 9.0 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link, adjustable rebound damping, 203 mm / 8.0 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 140 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 860 mm / 33.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 274 mm / 10.8 in |
| Dry Weight | 134 kg / 295.5 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 145 kg / 321 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 5.10-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 46.2 mpg |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h / 100 mph |
The 1984 XL600R was almost unchanged from the launch model, gaining the XR500R's kickstarter, revised ignition timing and carburettor settings for easier starting and idling, and a new gear lever. In a Dirt Rider comparison against the Yamaha XT600 and Kawasaki KL600 it was judged the best dirt bike of the three, thanks to its short wheelbase, strong brakes and power. Complaints centred on a soft seat, low-speed stalling and nervous high-speed stability.
