Honda XL 700 V Transalp (2008)

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The Honda XL 700V Transalp Travel Kit motorcycle was released in 2008 and has a 680.2cc four-stroke, 52o V-twin engine with a liquid cooling system and electronic fuel injection. It has a maximum power of 59.1hp and a maximum torque of 60Nm. The clutch is wet and multiple-disc, and the transmission is five-speed with a final drive chain. The frame is made of aluminum with a trellis frame, and the front suspension has a 41mm leading-axle fork with 177mm front wheel travel. The rear suspension is a Pro-Link with adjustable compression damping and 173mm rear wheel travel. The front brakes have two 256mm discs with two-piston calipers, and the rear brakes have a single 240mm disc with a one-piston caliper. The motorcycle has a seat height of 841mm, ground clearance of 177mm, and dry weight of 214kg with a fuel capacity of 17.5 liters. Its average consumption is 19.2 km/lit, standing 1/4 mile time is 13.5 seconds, and its top speed is 173.0 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XL 700V Transalp Travel Kit

Year: 2008


Engine: Four stroke, 52o V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 680.2 cc / 41.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 81 x 66 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: Electronic fuel injection 40mm throttle bodies
Ignition: Digital transistorized
Spark Plug: NGK, DPR8EA-9
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 59.1 hp / 44 kW @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque: 60 Nm / 44.3 ft.lbs @ 5500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Aluminium, Trellis frame
Front Suspension: 41 mm leading-axle fork
Front Wheel Travel: 177 mm / 7.9 in
Rear Suspension: Pro-Link with adjustable compression damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 173 mm / 6.8 in
Front Brakes: 2x 256 mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 240 mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 100/90 -19
Rear Tyre: 130/80 -17
Dimensions: Length 2250 mm / 88.6 in Height 1305 mm / 51.3 in Width 905 mm / 35.6 in
Wheelbase: 1,515 mm / 59.6 lbs
Seat Height: 841 mm / 33.1 in
Ground Clearance: 177 mm / 7.0 in
Dry-Weight: 214 kg / 472 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal
Consumption Average: 19.2 km/lit
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.5 sec
Top Speed: 173.0 km/h

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