The Honda XL 650 V Transalp motorcycle dimensions for 2001-2002 is length 89 in (2,260 mm), width 36.2 in (920 mm), height 51.8 in (1,315 mm), wheelbase 59.1 in (1,501 mm) to 59.3 in (1,505 mm), seat height 33.1 in (840 mm) to 33.2 in (843 mm), and the ground clearance is 7.6 in (192 mm).
Honda XL 650 V Transalp dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Honda models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Honda models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Honda model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Wheelbase
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 33.1 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
66.6% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 29.7 in (755 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 22.4 sq ft (2.08 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
12.8%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Honda models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 89 in (2,260 mm) | 82.7 in (2,100 mm) | 6.3 in above median |
| Width | 36.2 in (920 mm) | 30.5 in (776 mm) | 5.7 in above median |
| Height | 51.8 in (1,315 mm) | 44.9 in (1,140 mm) | 6.9 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 59.2 in (1,503 mm) | 57.5 in (1,460 mm) | 1.7 in above median |
| Seat height | 33.1 in (842 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 2.4 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in (192 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 1.9 in above median |
Honda XL 650 V Transalp dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | — | — | — | 59.1 in (1,501 mm) | 33.1 in (840 mm) | — |
| 2002 | 89 in (2,260 mm) | 36.2 in (920 mm) | 51.8 in (1,315 mm) | 59.3 in (1,505 mm) | 33.2 in (843 mm) | 7.6 in (192 mm) |
Honda XL 650 V Transalp dimensions FAQ
Is the Honda XL 650 V Transalp seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 33.1 in (842 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 2.4 in above the category median.
Does the Honda XL 650 V Transalp have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.2 in (1,503 mm), giving the Honda XL 650 V Transalp a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 1.7 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.6% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Honda XL 650 V Transalp have?
The representative ground clearance is 7.6 in (192 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 1.9 in above the category median.
Is the Honda XL 650 V Transalp compact or large?
The representative overall length is 89 in (2,260 mm), making the Honda XL 650 V Transalp among the longest comparable Honda models. 6.3 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 22.4 sq ft (2.08 m²).
What do the Honda XL 650 V Transalp width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 36.2 in (920 mm) and representative height is 51.8 in (1,315 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Honda models. The height is among the tallest comparable Honda models.
Did the Honda XL 650 V Transalp dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in wheelbase: increased from 59.1 in (1,501 mm) in 2001 to 59.3 in (1,505 mm) in 2002, a change of 0.2 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.