The Honda XL 600 V Transalp touring enduro model appeared in 1987 and was focused primarily on the European market. For the Japanese market, a special 400 cc version of the motorcycle ( Honda XL400V Transalp) was produced, which differed only in engine size. The first year Honda XL600V Transalp was sold in Japan, but the total number of motorcycles barely exceeded 300 units.
Lineup:
- Honda XL400V Transalp
- Honda XL600V Transalp
- Honda XL650V Transalp
- Honda XL700V Transalp
Main competitors:
The basis of the Honda Transalp 600 was a 2-cylinder V-shaped liquid-cooled engine with a volume of 583 cc. see, giving out 50 hp. power and 52 Nm of torque. The maximum characteristics of the motor are at 6000-8000 rpm. This engine was also put on the cruiser - Honda Steed 600.
Other features of the Honda XL600V Transalp include long-travel suspensions (200 and 187 mm), large spoked wheels (17 'and 21'), a steel frame, developed wind protection, an 18-liter fuel tank and 194 kg of curb weight.
The Transalp 600 model existed on the market until 2000, after which it was replaced by a new one - Honda XL650V Transalp.
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1987-1990
1991-1993
1994-1996
1997-1999
Specifications
Specifications Honda XL600V Transalp:
| Model | Honda XL600V Transalp |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle type | tourist enduro |
| Release year | 1987-1999 |
| Frame | steel half-duplex |
| Engine type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V-shaped (camber 52 °) |
| Working volume | 583 cc cm. |
| Bore / stroke | 75.0 x 66.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.2: 1 |
| Cooling | liquid |
| Number of valves per cylinder | SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel supply system | carburetor, 2x Keihin CV, 34mm |
| Ignition type | transistor |
| Maximum power | 50.3 h.p. (37.0 kW) at 8000 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 52.0 Nm (5.3 kg-m) at 6000 rpm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Drive type | chain |
| Front tire size | 90 / 90-21 (54S) |
| Rear tire size | 120/90 (130/80) -17M (64S) |
| Front brakes | 1 disc, 276 mm, 2-piston caliper - XL600VH- XL600VT
2 discs, 256 mm, 2-piston calipers - XL600VV- XL600VX |
| Rear brakes | drum, 130 mm - XL600VH- XL600VL
1 disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper - XL600VM- XL600VX |
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork, 200mm travel |
| Rear suspension | linkage (Pro-Link) with monoshock (preload adjustment), stroke - 187 mm |
| Motorcycle length | 2280 mm |
| Motorcycle width | 865 mm - XL600VH- XL600VP
905 mm - XL600VR- XL600VX |
| Motorcycle height | 1280 mm - XL600VH- XL600VJ
1310 mm - XL600VK- XL600VP 1300 mm - XL600VR- XL600VX |
| Wheelbase | 1505 mm |
| Saddle height | 850 mm |
| Minimum ground clearance | 225 mm - XL600VH- XL600VJ
200 mm - XL600VK- XL600VL 195 mm - XL600VM- XL600VX |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h | 5.6 sec |
| Maximum speed | 164 km / h |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.0 l (including reserve - 3.5 l) |
| Motorcycle weight (dry) | 175 kg - XL600VH- XL600VL
183 kg - XL600VM- XL600VR 189 kg - XL600VT- XL600VX |
| Motorcycle weight (curb) | 194 kg - XL600VH- XL600VL
202 kg - XL600VM- XL600VX |
Fuel consumption
The officially declared fuel consumption for the Honda XL600V Transalp is 5-6 liters per 100 kilometers. The exact value depends on the load of the motorcycle, riding style and technical condition.
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