For the 2008 model year, the Honda XL 700 V Transalp motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 480.6 lb (218 kg).
Honda XL 700 V Transalp weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Honda XL 700 V Transalp?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda XL 700 V Transalp is heavier than about 73.5% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda XL 700 V Transalp weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 480.6 lb (218 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 680.2 cc |
| Torque | 44.3 lb-ft (60 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.62 US gal (17.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 28.7 lb (13 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.21 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.42 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 70.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6% |
| Weight with full tank | 509.4 lb (231 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda XL 700 V Transalp weight FAQ
How much does the Honda XL 700 V Transalp weigh?
The source data gives 480.6 lb (218 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Honda XL 700 V Transalp weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 73rd percentile among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda XL 700 V Transalp?
A full tank works out to about 28.7 lb (13 kg) from the listed 4.62 US gal (17.5 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda XL 700 V Transalp weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 660.6 lb (299.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Honda XL 700 V Transalp be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 509.4 lb (231 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much heavier is the Honda XL 700 V Transalp with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 509.4 lb (231 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Honda XL 700 V Transalp have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 9.21 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Honda XL 700 V Transalp displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.42 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Honda XL 700 V Transalp weight difference versus the category median?
The representative dry weight is about 87.1 lb (39.5 kg) heavier than the median Honda motorcycle weight of 393.5 lb (178.5 kg) in this dataset.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.