The Honda XL650V has been providing honest transport seemingly since the dawn of time. Revitalized with a bigger motor and a face-lift in 2000, its softly-chuffing charm and easy-going manners have won a devoted audiences. Mostly blokes more interested in getting from A to B than having a giggle buy them up. The SOHC V-twin of the Honda XL650 V Transalp should struggle with a weighty 192kg to cart about, but actually it does it quietly and efficiently.



Theres decent pull and its only when you hit motorway speeds does it begin to feel the strain, with 90mph about as comfortably fast as youre both happy to travel at. Although theres nothing special about the Honda XL650V Transalp forks or the shock the set-up works and lasts very well. Its comfortable over tarmac and light dirt, handles a pillion with ease and only the weak brakes prevent you from exploiting its performance to the full. The Honda XL 650 V Transalp equipments level is fair you do get an ignition-based immobilizer, but the bash plates plastic not metal and a center stands only available as a factory options. More specs and user manual of XL 650 V Transalp you can see in next overview.

Honda XL650V Transalp specification
General information
Model: Honda XL650V Transalp
Category: Endure/offroad

Engine and transmission
Displacement: 647ccm (39.48 cubic inches)
Engine type: V2
Stroke: 4
Power: 55 HP @7500RPM
Torque: 56 Nm @5500RPM
Bore x stroke: 79x66mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel system: Carburettor
Valves per cylinder: 3
Gearbox: 5-speed

Transmission type
final drive: Chain
More details Consult a Honda repair manual.
Dry weight: 191 kg
Seat height: 840 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Wheelbase: 1501 mm

Chassis and dimensions
Front suspension travel: 200 mm
Rear suspension travel: 172 mm
Front tyre dimensions: 90/90-21
Rear tyre dimensions: 120/90-17
Front brakes: Dual disc
Front brakes diameter: 256 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm

Speed and acceleration
Top speed: 108.7mph
Power/weight ratio: 0.2880 HP/kg
Fuel capacity: 19L