| MODEL | HONDA XR 185 1979 |
| Year | 1979 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve |
| Displacement / Capacity | 184 cc / 11.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 63 x 57.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 10.8 kW / 14.5 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 13.6 Nm / 10.0 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | Single 26 mm Keihin carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 35 mm Kayaba fork, 240 mm / 9.4 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | — |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 109 kg / 240.3 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.10-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.5 Litres / 2.0 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 35.3 mpg |
| Top Speed | 102 km/h / 63 mph |
The XR185 was sold for the 1979 model year only, as a lighter, stripped-down off-road version of the XL185S trail bike with minimal lighting and a six-speed gearbox. It was aimed at enduro and trail riders and was well received in period tests, but its single-year run makes it a rare find today; it was replaced by the XR200 in 1980.
