Honda XL700V Transalp Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

2009, 2011, 2012Model years
680 ccDisplacement
60.0 Nm @ 5,500 rpmTorque
218 kgDry weight
841 mmSeat height
17.5 LFuel tank
1,515 mmWheelbase
177 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
200920112012
Year-specific specification changes

The 2009 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
2012Double disc. Dual-piston Combined three-piston callipers, ABS and sintered metal pads
Rear brakes
2012Single disc. Combined single-piston calliper, ABS and resin mould pads
Power/weight ratio
201120120.2713 hp/kg

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.

Displacement680 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 21% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 69th percentile across Honda models.

Seat height841 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

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

Fuel capacity17.5 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 30% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 72nd 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.

Displacement69th

680 cc — larger displacement than about 69% of Honda models.

Seat height84th

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

Fuel capacity72nd

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.

Overall length2,250 mm
This bike

2,250

Honda avg

2,078

8% above average.

Wheelbase1,515 mm
This bike

1,515

Honda avg

1,431

6% above average.

Seat height841 mm
This bike

841

Honda avg

780

8% above average.

Ground clearance177 mm
This bike

177

Honda avg

184

4% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 680 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,515 mmSeat 841 mmClearance 177 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 100/90-R19 front / 130/80-R17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/90-R19
Rear tire size 130/80-R17
Bore/stroke ratio 1.23:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Touring

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
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
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension 41 mm leading-axle telescopic fork,177 mm axle travel
Rear suspension Pro-Link with adjustable compression damping, 173 mm axle travel

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 100/90-R19
Rear tire 130/80-R17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 218 kg (480.6 lb)
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)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.2712 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Orange, blue, red, gray

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.