The Honda XL 600 V Transalp motorcycle specifications include a 583 cc (35.57 cu in) engine, power of 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 205 kg (451.9 lb).
Key specifications
The 1987 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda XL 600 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.
About 8% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 57th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 58th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 56th percentile across Honda models.
About 34% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 78th 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.
50 hp — more powerful than about 57% of Honda models with power data.
583 cc — larger displacement than about 58% of Honda models.
205 kg — heavier than about 56% of Honda models, or lighter than about 44%.
18 L — larger than about 78% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/90-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/80-17 |
| Front tire width | 90 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 21 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.244 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 243.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 85.8 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.14:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 583 cc (35.57 cu in) |
| Power | 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 75.0 x 66 mm (3.0 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 130/80-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 205 kg (451.9 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.00 L (4.76 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 167.0 km/h (103.8 mph) |
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