The Honda XL700V Transalp motorcycle specifications include a 680.2 cc (41.51 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 218 kg (480.6 lb).
Key specifications
The 2009 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda XL700V 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.
About 21% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 69th percentile across Honda models.
About 8% taller than the Honda database average. Around the 84th percentile across Honda models.
About 30% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 72nd 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.
680 cc — larger displacement than about 69% of Honda models.
841 mm — taller than about 84% of Honda models.
17.5 L — larger than about 72% 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.
2,250
2,078
8% above average.
1,515
1,431
6% above average.
841
780
8% above average.
177
184
4% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-R19 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/80-R17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.23:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Touring |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 680.2 cc (41.51 cu in) |
| Torque | 60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 5,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 81.0 x 66 mm (3.2 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital transistorised with electronic advance |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 41 mm leading-axle telescopic fork,177 mm axle travel |
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| Rear suspension | Pro-Link with adjustable compression damping, 173 mm axle travel |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 100/90-R19 |
| Rear tire | 130/80-R17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 218 kg (480.6 lb) |
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| Seat height | 841 mm (33.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,250 mm (88.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,515 mm (59.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 177 mm (7.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.50 L (4.62 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2712 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Orange, blue, red, gray |
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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.