The Honda XL700V Transalp motorcycle dimensions for 2009-2012 is length 88.6 in (2,250 mm), width 35.6 in (905 mm), height 51.4 in (1,305 mm), wheelbase 59.6 in (1,515 mm), seat height 33.1 in (841 mm), and the ground clearance is 7 in (177 mm).
Honda XL700V Transalp dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Honda models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Honda models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Honda model group.
Dimension changes by model year
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 33.1 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.3% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 28.9 in (735 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 21.9 sq ft (2.04 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
11.7%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Honda models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 88.6 in (2,250 mm) | 97.4 in (2,475 mm) | 8.9 in below median |
| Width | 35.6 in (905 mm) | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 0.8 in below median |
| Height | 51.4 in (1,305 mm) | 52.8 in (1,340 mm) | 1.4 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 59.6 in (1,515 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 6.9 in below median |
| Seat height | 33.1 in (841 mm) | 29.3 in (744 mm) | 3.8 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 7 in (177 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 1.9 in above median |
Honda XL700V Transalp dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 88.6 in (2,250 mm) | — | — | 59.6 in (1,515 mm) | 33.1 in (841 mm) | 7 in (177 mm) |
| 2011 | 88.6 in (2,250 mm) | 35.6 in (905 mm) | 51.4 in (1,305 mm) | 59.6 in (1,515 mm) | 33.1 in (841 mm) | 7 in (177 mm) |
| 2012 | 88.6 in (2,250 mm) | 35.6 in (905 mm) | — | 59.6 in (1,515 mm) | 33.1 in (841 mm) | 7 in (177 mm) |
Honda XL700V Transalp dimensions FAQ
Is the Honda XL700V Transalp seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 33.1 in (841 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 3.8 in above the category median.
Does the Honda XL700V Transalp have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.6 in (1,515 mm), giving the Honda XL700V Transalp a very short wheelbase for its category. 6.9 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.3% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Honda XL700V Transalp have?
The representative ground clearance is 7 in (177 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 1.9 in above the category median.
Is the Honda XL700V Transalp compact or large?
The representative overall length is 88.6 in (2,250 mm), making the Honda XL700V Transalp shorter than most comparable Honda models. 8.9 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 21.9 sq ft (2.04 m²).
What do the Honda XL700V Transalp width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 35.6 in (905 mm) and representative height is 51.4 in (1,305 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Honda models. The height is lower than most comparable Honda models.
Did the Honda XL700V Transalp dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.