The Honda XL 600V Transalp is a motorcycle model that was released in 1991. It features a 52oV-Twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder engine with a capacity of 583 cc / 35.5 cu-in. The bike is equipped with a liquid cooling system and has a compression ratio of 9.2:1. It has a maximum power of 55 hp / 41 kW @ 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 52.6 Nm / 38.8 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed with a final drive of a chain. The Honda XL 600V Transalp has both front and rear brakes with single piston calipers. It has a fuel capacity of 18 litres / 4.7 US gal and an average fuel consumption of 18.3 km/lit. The bike features a single downtube with double loop cradle of rectangular section frame, front suspension of 41 mm Telescopic hydraulic forks, and rear suspension of Pro-link monoshock. The dimensions of the bike are Length 2260 mm / 89.0 in, Width 865 mm / 34.0 in and Wheelbase 1505 mm / 59.2 in. The seat height is 850 mm / 33.5 in and the dry weight is 183.0 kg / 404 lbs. The Honda XL 600V Transalp has a top speed of 172.5 km/h with a standing 1/4 mile time of 13.4 sec / 152.8 km/h. It has been featured in the Motosprint Adventure Group Test road test.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda XL 600V Transalp
| Year | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke. 52oV-Twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 583 cc / 35.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 75 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 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240 mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80-17 |
| Dimensions | Length 2260 mm / 89.0 in Width 865 mm / 34.0 in Width 905 mm / 35.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 1505 mm / 59.2 in |
| Seat Height | 850 mm / 33.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm / 7.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 183.0 kg / 404 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 202.0 kg / 445 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 |
| Related Links | Technical / xrv.org.uk / blackbears.ru |
| Road Test | Motosprint Adventure Group Test |
