The Honda XL 600V Transalp is a 1989 motorcycle with a four-stroke, 52oV-twin, SOHC engine that has a capacity of 583cc/35.5 cu-in. It has a liquid cooling system, 2x 32mm Keihin carburetors, electronic ignition, and a 5-speed transmission. The bike has a single downtube with a double loop cradle of rectangular section for its frame and 41mm telescopic hydraulic forks for suspension in the front. It has a pro-link monoshock rear suspension and a front single 276mm disc brake and a 130mm drum brake in the rear. The bike has 90/90-21 54S front and 130/80-17 64S rear tires, with a ground clearance of 200mm/7.9 in, seat height of 850mm/33.5 in, and a dry weight of 175kg/386 lbs. Its fuel capacity is 18 liters/4.7 US gal, and it has a top speed of 172.5 km/h / 107 mph. In a Motosprint 1989 road test, the bike was a part of an adventure group test.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda XL 600V Transalp
| Year | 1989 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 200 mm / 7.9 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 / 107 mph |
| Road Test | Adventure Group test Motosprint 1989 |
