In 1993, Honda released the XL 600V Transalp, a motorcycle with a 52oV-twin, SOHC, and 3 valves per cylinder engine. It had a capacity of 583cc and a compression ratio of 9.2:1. The bike had an electronical double CD-I ignition, a 12Vdc, and a 12V/12Ah battery. The engine generated max power of 55 hp at 8000 rpm and max torque of 52.6 Nm at 6000 rpm, with a transmission of 5 speeds and a final drive of a chain gear ratio. The motorcycle had a single downtube with double loop cradle of rectangular section frame and had 41 mm telescopic hydraulic forks for front suspension and a pro-link monoshock for rear suspension. The front brake consisted of a single 276 mm disc with a 2 piston caliper, and the rear brake had a single 240 mm disc with a 1 piston caliper. The XL 600V Transalp had 90/90-21 for the front tire and 130/80-17 tires for the rear. The bike had a length of 2260mm, width of 865mm, height of 905mm, and a ground clearance of 195mm. The XL 600V Transalp weighed 183kg and had a fuel capacity of 18 litres or 4.7 US gallons. It had an average fuel consumption of 18.3 km per litre and braking of 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 at 13.3 m / 42.1 m respectively. It could reach a top speed of 172.5 km/hr, standing 1/4 mile in 13.4 sec, and a seat height of 850mm. Technical details are available in the manual.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda XL 600V Transalp
| Year | 1993 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
