Honda XL 600V Transalp (1993)

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

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