The Honda XL 650 V Transalp motorcycle specifications include a 647 cc (39.48 cu in) engine, power of 55 hp (40.1 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 191 kg (421.1 lb).
Key specifications
The 2001 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda XL 650 V 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 61st 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.
55 hp — more powerful than about 61% of Honda models with power data.
647 cc — larger displacement than about 65% of Honda models.
840 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.
1,501
1,431
5% above average.
840
780
8% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/90-21 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 0.288 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 288.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 85.0 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.20:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 647 cc (39.48 cu in) |
| Power | 55 hp (40.1 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 56.0 Nm (5.7 kgf-m or 41.3 ft.lbs) @ 5,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 79.0 x 66 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
|---|---|
| Rear wheel travel | 172 mm (6.8 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
|---|---|
| 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 | 840 mm (33.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,501 mm (59.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 L (5.02 US gal) |
|---|
Performance
| Top speed | 175.0 km/h (108.7 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2880 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.