Description
Honda XL600LM | 1988
Highlights:
– 600 cc single-cylinder engine
– 54,472 km indicated on odometer
– Dakar-style large 24-litre fuel tank
– Second complete engine and a lot of spare parts included
The seller offers for sale this 1988 Honda XL600LM, powered by a 600 cc single-cylinder engine. This example shows 54,472 km indicated on the odometer and wears the unmistakable Dakar-inspired livery with the large 24-litre fuel tank that defines the LM version. According to the seller, recent maintenance has been carried out, including an oil and filter service, valve clearance adjustment, new fork seals, a new battery and a new chain kit, while the rear drum brake has been serviced and the front disc brake is fitted with a braided line. The motorcycle is shod with Michelin Anakee 3 tyres described by the seller as nearly new, and the sale notably includes a second complete engine as well as a substantial lot of spare parts, a rare and valuable bonus for any owner. The seller indicates the bodywork shows some age-related marks in keeping with a machine approaching forty years old, and a valid inspection is present.
The XL600LM occupies a special place in Honda’s off-road lineage. Built in the golden era of the Paris-Dakar rally, it brought the look and spirit of Honda’s desert racers to the road, combining the proven air-cooled RFVC single-cylinder engine with long-travel suspension, rally styling and the signature oversized fuel tank that gave it genuine long-range capability. As one of the machines that helped define the adventure motorcycle genre before the term even existed, the XL600LM has become an increasingly collectible classic, and enthusiasts prize it for its authentic eighties rally character, its mechanical simplicity and its strong connection to one of the most romantic chapters in motorcycling history.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
