Honda XL 600V Transalp (1996)

The Honda XL 600V Transalp is a motorcycle model that was produced in 1996. It has a four-stroke, 52-degree V-twin, SOHC engine with a capacity of 583 cc and a liquid cooling system. The compression ratio is 9.2:1 and it has 3 valves per cylinder. The bike features a 2x 32mm Keihin carburetor CV induction system and an electronic double CD-I ignition. The generator produces 0.310 kW of power at 5000 rpm and has a 12V/12Ah battery.

The bike also comes with an AC-generator, electrical starter, and electronic safeguard on the side stand. It has a 5-speed transmission with a chain final drive and a maximum power output of 55 hp at 8000 rpm. The bike has a single downtube with double loop cradle of rectangular section frame and 41mm telescopic hydraulic forks for the front suspension. The rear suspension features a Pro-link monoshock with a rear wheel travel of 187 mm.

The front brake is a single 276 mm disc with a 2-piston caliper while the rear brake is a single 240 mm disc with a 1-piston caliper. The bike has a length of 2260 mm, a width of 865 mm, and a height of 905 mm. The wheelbase is 1505 mm, and the seat height is 850 mm with a ground clearance of 195 mm. The dry weight of the bike is 183.0 kg, while the wet weight is 202.0 kg.

The fuel tank capacity is 18 litres, and it has an average fuel consumption of 18.3 km/lit. The bike has a top speed of 172.5 km/h and can reach 60-0 in 13.3 meters and 100-0 in 42.1 meters. The standing quarter-mile is achieved in 13.4 seconds at a speed of 152.8 km/h.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XL 600V Transalp

Year: 1996


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: 2.500 2nd: 1.722 3rd: 1.333 4th: 1.111 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

Related Links: Technical / xrv.org.uk / blackbears.ru
Road Test: Motociclismo 1994

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