Honda XL 600V Transalp (1990)

Posted on by

The Honda XL 600V Transalp is a motorcycle with a 583cc four-stroke 52oV-twin engine, liquid cooling, and induction by two 32mm Keihin carburetors. The bike has electronic ignition, a 12Vdc battery, and an AC-generator, with a maximum power output of 55 hp at 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 52.6 Nm at 6000 rpm. It has a five-speed transmission and chain final drive with a single downtube frame and double loop cradle. The front suspension is 41mm telescopic hydraulic forks with a travel of 200mm, while the rear suspension is a Pro-link monoshock with a travel of 187mm. The bike has a front 276mm disc brake and a rear 130mm drum brake, with front and rear tires of 90/90-21 54S and 130/80-17 64S respectively. The bike weighs 194kg when wet, has a fuel capacity of 18 liters, and an average fuel consumption of 18.3km/lit. The bike can reach speeds of up to 172.5km/h (107mph) and has a standing quarter-mile time of 13.4 seconds at 152.8km/h. Overall, the 1990 Honda XL 600V Transalp is a versatile adventure motorcycle with good power and durability.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XL 600V Transalp

Year: 1990


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: 2.571 2nd: 1.777 3rd: 1.380 4th: 1.125 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
Rear Brakes: 130 mm Drum
Front Tyre: 90/90-21 54S
Rear Tyre: 130/80-17 64S
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: 200 mm / 7.9 in
Dry Weight: 175 kg / 386 lbs
Wet Weight: 194 kg / 428 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 / 107 mph

Road Test: Adventure Group test Motosprint 1989

Related models: