The Honda XL 650 Transalp motorcycle specifications include a 647 cc (39.48 cu in) engine, power of 53 hp (38.7 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 191 kg (421.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda XL 650 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.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 60th percentile across Honda models.
About 15% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 65th percentile across Honda models.
About 8% taller than the Honda database average. Around the 84th percentile across Honda models.
About 41% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 84th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
53 hp — more powerful than about 60% of Honda models with power data.
647 cc — larger displacement than about 65% of Honda models.
843 mm — taller than about 84% of Honda models.
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.
2,257
2,078
9% above average.
922
827
11% above average.
843
780
8% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/90-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 120/90-17 |
| Front tire width | 90 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 21 in |
| Rear tire width | 120 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.277 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 277.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 81.9 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.20:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 647 cc (39.48 cu in) |
| Power | 53 hp (38.7 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| 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) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 120/90-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 191 kg (421.1 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 843 mm (33.2 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,257 mm (88.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 922 mm (36.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 L (5.02 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2775 hp/kg |
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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.