Honda XL 600V Transalp (1989)

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.

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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