Honda XL 650 V Transalp Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

2001-2002Model years
647 ccDisplacement
55 hpPower
56.0 Nm @ 5,500 rpmTorque
191 kgDry weight
840 mmSeat height
19 LFuel tank
1,501 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20012002
Year-specific specification changes

The 2001 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front tire
200290/90-21 54S
Power
200253.4 hp (39.0 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
Rear tire
2002120/90-17 64S
Torque
200255.0 Nm (5.6 kgf-m or 40.6 ft.lbs) @ 5,500 rpm
Wheelbase
20021,505 mm (59.3 inches)
Power/weight ratio
20020.2796 hp/kg
Seat height
2002843 mm (33.2 inches)

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.

Engine power55 hp
Low 4 hpAverage 54.3 hpHigh 143.5 hp

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 61st percentile across Honda models.

Displacement647 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 15% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 65th percentile across Honda models.

Seat height840 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

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

Fuel capacity19 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 41% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 84th 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.

Engine power61st

55 hp — more powerful than about 61% of Honda models with power data.

Displacement65th

647 cc — larger displacement than about 65% of Honda models.

Seat height84th

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

Fuel capacity84th

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.

Wheelbase1,501 mm
This bike

1,501

Honda avg

1,431

5% above average.

Seat height840 mm
This bike

840

Honda avg

780

8% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 647 cc • 55 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,501 mmSeat 840 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 90/90-21 front / 120/90-17 rear

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.