For the 2010 model year, the Honda XL700V Transalp ABS motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 480.6 lb (218 kg).
Honda XL700V Transalp ABS weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually. 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 XL700V Transalp ABS?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda XL700V Transalp ABS 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 XL700V Transalp ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| 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 XL700V Transalp ABS weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda XL700V Transalp ABS?
Listed dry weight is 480.6 lb (218 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Honda XL700V Transalp ABS heavy compared with other Honda motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 73rd weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Honda XL700V Transalp ABS fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.62 US gal (17.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 28.7 lb (13 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda XL700V Transalp ABS with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 660.6 lb (299.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Honda XL700V Transalp ABS dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 509.4 lb (231 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What does the Honda XL700V Transalp ABS weigh with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 509.4 lb (231 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Honda XL700V Transalp ABS torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.21 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Honda XL700V Transalp ABS have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.42 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Honda XL700V Transalp ABS compare with the median Honda motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 87.1 lb (39.5 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.