Honda XL 600V Transalp (1992)

The Honda XL 600V Transalp is a four-stroke motorcycle with a 583cc, 52oV-Twin engine that delivers a maximum power of 55hp at 8000rpm and a maximum torque of 52.6Nm at 6000rpm. The bike features a single downtube with a double-loop cradle of rectangular section frame and it comes with 41mm telescopic hydraulic forks in the front and Pro-link monoshock in the rear. The bike has a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front brakes feature a single 276mm disc and a 2-piston caliper, while the rear brakes have a single 240mm disc and a 1-piston caliper. The bike has a fuel capacity of 18 litres and gives an average consumption of 18.3km/lit. It has a top speed of 172.5km/h and can reach 60-0 and 100-0 braking in 13.3m and 42.1m respectively. The bike has a standing 1/4 mile of 13.4 sec at 152.8 km/h. The bike was tested under the Motosprint Adventure Group Test and is highly regarded among users. Manuals for the bike can be found online at xrv.org.uk and blackbears.ru.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XL 600V Transalp

Year: 1992

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 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 Height 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

Manual: Technical / xrv.org.uk / blackbears.ru

Road Test: Motosprint Adventure Group Test