Across the 2009, 2011 and 2012 model years, the Honda XL700V Transalp motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 480.6 lb (218 kg).
Honda XL700V Transalp 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?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda XL700V Transalp is lighter than about 88.5% of 13 Honda touring 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 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Weight changes by model year
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 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda XL700V Transalp?
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 heavy compared with other Honda touring motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative dry weight sits around the 12th weight percentile among 13 Honda touring motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Honda XL700V Transalp weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2009, 2011, 2012 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda XL700V Transalp 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 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 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 is the Honda XL700V Transalp full-tank weight estimate?
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 XL700V Transalp have per 100 lb?
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.
What is the Honda XL700V Transalp displacement 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.
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.