Honda XL 600V Transalp (1991)

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