Honda XL600V Transalp: review, history, specs

Class: dual sport

Production: 1987-1999

Successor: Honda XL650V Transalp

Also called: Honda Transalp 600

Models
Honda XL600V Transalp (Europe, North America, Japan) 1987-1990	Honda XL600V Transalp (Europe) 1991-1993	Honda XL600V Transalp (Europe) 1994-1996	Honda XL600V Transalp (Europe) 1997-1999
Honda Transalp 600 (1987-1990)	Honda Transalp 600 (1991-1993)	Honda Transalp 600 (1994-1996)	Honda Transalp 600 (1997-1999)

History

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
1987	Europe, Japan	Name: Honda Transalp 600 Code: XL600VH
1988	Europe	Name: Honda Transalp 600 Code: XL600VJ
1989	Europe, North America	Name: Honda Transalp 600 Code: XL600VK, XL600V A / XL600V AC
1990	Europe, North America	Name: Honda Transalp 600 Code: XL600VL, XL600V A / XL600V AC
1991	Europe	Name: Honda Transalp 600 Code: XL600VM
1992	Europe	Name: Honda Transalp 600 Code: XL600VN
1993	Europe	Name: Honda Transalp 600 Code: XL600VP
1994	Europe	Name: Honda Transalp 600 Code: XL600VR
1996	Europe	Name: Honda Transalp 600 Code: XL600VT
1997	Europe	Name: Honda Transalp 600 Code: XL600VV
1998	Europe	Name: Honda Transalp 600 Code: XL600VW
1999	Europe	Name: Honda Transalp 600 Code: XL600VX

Specifications

Honda XL600V Transalp: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2280 mm / 89,4 in
	Overall width	865 mm / 34,0 in – XL600VH- XL600VP 905 mm / 35,6 in – XL600VR- XL600VX
	Overall height	1280 mm / 50,4 in – XL600VH- XL600VJ 1310 mm / 51,6 in – XL600VK- XL600VP 1300 mm / 51,2 in – XL600VR- XL600VX
	Seat height	850 mm / 33,4 in
	Wheelbase	1505 mm / 59,2 in
	Ground clearance	225 mm / 8,9 in – XL600VH- XL600VJ 200 mm / 7,9 in – XL600VK- XL600VL 195 mm / 7,7 in – XL600VM- XL600VX
	Dry weight	175 kg / 388 lbs – XL600VH- XL600VL 183 kg / 404 lbs – XL600VM- XL600VR 189 kg / 417 lbs – XL600VT- XL600VX
	Curb (wet) weight	194 kg / 428 lbs – XL600VH- XL600VL 202 kg / 445 lbs – XL600VM- XL600VX
FRAME	Type	Semi-double cradle (steel)
	Front suspension, travel	41 mm telescopic fork, 200 mm (7,87 in)
	Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm (Pro-Link) with mono-shock, 187 mm (7,36 in) Adjustable: spring pre-load
	Front tire size	90/90-21 (54S)
	Rear tire size	120/90 (130/80)-17M (64S)
	Front brake	Single disc, 276 mm, 2-piston caliper - XL600VH- XL600VT Double disc, 256 mm, 2-piston calipers - XL600VV- XL600VX
	Rear brake	Drum, 130 mm - XL600VH- XL600VL Single disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper - XL600VM- XL600VX
	Fuel capacity	18,0 l / 4,75 US gal (reserve – 3,5 l)
	Trail	108 mm (4,25 in)
	Fuel economy / consumption	2,78 l / 100 km (60 km/h)
ENGINE	Type	Water cooled 4-stroke
	Cylinder arrangement	2 cylinders 52°, V-twin
	Bore & Stroke	75,0 x 66,0 mm
	Displacement	583 cm³ (35,57 cu in)
	Compression ratio	9.2:1
	Valve train	Chain driven SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder
	Max. power	50,3 hp (37,0 kW) / 8000 rpm 52 hp (38,2 kW) / 8000 rpm - Transalp 600 (1987, Japan)
	Max. torque	52,0 Nm (5,3 kg*m) / 6000 rpm
	Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)	5,3 sec.
	Top speed	163 km/h (101 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Carburetor, 2x Keihin CV, 34 mm
	ID
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
	Transmission	5-speed constant mesh
	Final drive	Chain
	Primary reduction	1.888
	Final reduction	3.133
	Gear ratio I II III IV V	2.571 (XL600VH- XL600VR); 2.500 (XL600VT- XL600VX) 1.777 (XL600VH- XL600VR); 1.722 (XL600VT- XL600VX) 1.380 (XL600VH- XL600VR); 1.333 (XL600VT- XL600VX) 1.125 (XL600VH- XL600VR); 1.111 (XL600VT- XL600VX) 0.961
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	CDI - XL600VH- XL600VR Transistorized - XL600VT- XL600VX
	Alternator	310W at 5000 rpm
	Battery capacity	12V-12Ah

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Manuals

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