Honda XL 650 L Transalp Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda XL 650 L Transalp motorcycle specifications include a 647 cc (39.48 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 191 kg (421.1 lb).

Key specifications

2006Year released
647 ccDisplacement
55.0 Nm @ 5,500 rpmTorque
191 kgDry weight
843 mmSeat height
19 LFuel tank
1,505 mmWheelbase
192 mmGround clearance

How the Honda XL 650 L Transalp compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.

Displacement647 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 15% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 65th percentile across Honda models.

Seat height843 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

About 8% taller than the Honda database average. Around the 84th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity19 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 41% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 84th percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement65th

647 cc — larger displacement than about 65% of Honda models.

Seat height84th

843 mm — taller than about 84% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity84th

19 L — larger than about 84% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Honda average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.

Wheelbase1,505 mm
This bike

1,505

Honda avg

1,431

5% above average.

Seat height843 mm
This bike

843

Honda avg

780

8% above average.

Ground clearance192 mm
This bike

192

Honda avg

184

4% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 647 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,505 mmSeat 843 mmClearance 192 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Bore/stroke ratio 1.20:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 2006

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 647 cc (39.48 cu in)
Torque 55.0 Nm (5.6 kgf-m or 40.6 ft.lbs) @ 5,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 79.0 x 66 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches)
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Valves per cylinder 3
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Carburettor. 34mm slant-type CV-type carburettor x 2
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition Digital transistorised with electronic advance
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Rear suspension 172
Front wheel travel 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Trail 108 mm (4.3 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. 2-piston calipers
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 191 kg (421.1 lb)
Seat height 843 mm (33.2 inches)
Wheelbase 1,505 mm (59.3 inches)
Ground clearance 192 mm (7.6 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 19.00 L (5.02 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.2738 hp/kg

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.