Dual-Sport Motorcycles
1983Honda AX-1 Sports Traverse
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The 1983 Honda AX-1 Sports Traverse is a dual-sport single for riders who want one bike for city streets and dirt roads. Its 249cc liquid-cooled single makes 29 hp, with a 130 kg dry weight.
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 130.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 29.0 HP (21.3 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Best used as a nimble commuter or light mixed-use machine for short trips rather than sustained high-speed travel.
- Built for
- A simple, willing single-cylinder bike that rewards relaxed, momentum-based riding over outright aggression.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for riders wanting highway-speed touring comfort, two-up passenger travel, or genuine track performance.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Engine
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Power
- 29.0 HP (21.3 kW)
- Engine type
- Single
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2231 HP/kg (dry)
- Compression
- 11.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Performance
- Top speed
- 130.0 km/h (80.8 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Dry weight
- 130.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 9.00 litres
- Seat height
- Not on record - add it
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear tyre
- 120/90-10
Other
- Color options
- White, Navy Blue, Black
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda AX-1 Sports Traverse?
The 1983 Honda AX-1 Sports Traverse has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda AX-1 Sports Traverse have?
The 1983 Honda AX-1 Sports Traverse has a Power of 29.0 HP (21.3 kW).
How many gears does the Honda AX-1 Sports Traverse have?
The 1983 Honda AX-1 Sports Traverse has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the Honda AX-1 Sports Traverse weigh?
The 1983 Honda AX-1 Sports Traverse has a Dry weight of 130.0 kg (286.6 pounds).
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