Honda XL 600V Transalp (1988)

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The Honda XL 600V Transalp is a motorcycle that was produced in 1988. It has a four-stroke engine with a 583cc capacity and a bore and stroke of 75.0 x 66 mm. The cooling system is liquid-cooled with a compression ratio of 9.2:1. The bike uses two 32 mm Keihin Carburettor CV and an electronic ignition for power with a generator output of 0.310 kW / 5000 rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed chain final drive with a maximum power of 55hp / 41 kW @ 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 52.6 Nm / 38.8 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm. The bike has hydraulic forks and a Pro-link monoshock suspension system, with a single 276 mm disc front brake and a 130 mm drum rear brake. The front and rear tyres are 90/90-21 54S and 130/80-17 64S, respectively. The dimensions of the bike are 2260 mm x 865 mm x 905 mm, with a wheelbase of 1505 mm and a seat height of 850 mm. The dry weight of the bike is 175 kg, and the fuel capacity is 18 litres, resulting in an average consumption of 18.3 km/lit. The bike’s top speed is 172.5 km/h, with a standing 1/4 mile of 13.4 sec / 152.8 km/h and a braking distance from 60-0 / 100-0 of 13.3 m / 42.1 m.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XL 600V Transalp

Year: 1988


Engine: Four stroke. 52oV-Twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 583 cc / 35.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 75.0 x 66 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Induction: 2x 32 mm Keihin Carburettor CV
Ignition: Electronic
Electrical: Electronical double CD-I ingnition; 12Vdc; 12V/12Ah battery; AC-generator; electrical starter; electronic safegard on side stand
Generator: 0.310 kW / 5000 rpm
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 55 hp / 41 kW @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 52.6 Nm / 38.8 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st: 2.571 2nd: 1.777 3rd: 1.380 4th: 1.125 5th: 0.961

Frame: Single downtube with double loop cradle of rectangular section
Front Suspension: 41 mm Telescopic hydraulic forks
Front Wheel Travel: 200 mm / 7.8 in
Rear Suspension: Pro-link monoshock
Rear Wheel Travel: 187 mm / 7.4 in
Front Brakes: Single 276 mm disc
Rear Brakes: 130 mm Drum
Front Tyre: 90/90-21 54S
Rear Tyre: 130/80-17 64S
Dimensions: Length 2260 mm / 89.0 in Width 865 mm / 34.0 in Height 905 mm / 35.6 in
Wheelbase: 1505 mm / 59.2 in
Seat Height: 850 mm / 33.5 in
Ground Clearance: 225 mm / 8.9 in
Dry Weight: 175 kg / 386 lbs
Wet Weight: 194 kg / 428 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal
Consumption Average: 18.3 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 13.3 m / 42.1 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.4 sec / 152.8 km/h
Top Speed: 172.5 km/h

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