HONDA  XL700V Transalp  £5299 Introduction Colours Specifications

Introduction Whenever that irresistible urge to go somewhere you've never gone before strikes you, what do you do? Well, if you're aboard Honda's popular, trailblazing XL650V Transalp, you're never at a loss for a lively response: you just go. The versatile and long-legged Transalp takes you down well-travelled highways and deep off the beaten path with equal ease and enjoyment, and its low-profile seat version lets even shorter legged riders take full advantage of its ‘go-anywhere' capabilities. Ably powered by a slim, smooth and versatile liquid-cooled V-twin engine, and outfitted with long-travel suspension systems to smooth out the rough spots, the Transalp is just as comfortable flying down the motorway as it is chugging up a steep trail with a friend in tow. Its attractive, fully integrated bodywork and intelligently conceived accommodations combine with a wide range of optional accessories to provide a remarkably high level of daily riding and two-up touring comfort. However you look at it, the Transalp gives you the best of all worlds of riding enjoyment. Now you're ready to blaze some trails of your own. back to top colours - Barley Yellow Metallic - Carnelian Red Metallic - Anchor Grey Metallic - Moody Blue Metallic back to top  Technical Specifications Engine Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline-4 Displacement 998cm 3 Bore x Stroke 75 x 56.5mm Compression Ratio 12.2 :1 Max Power Output 126.4kW/11,250min -1 (95/1/EC) Max Torque 114.5Nm/10,000min -1 (95/1/EC) Idling Speed 1,200min -1 Oil Capacity 3.8 litres Fuel System Carburation PGM-DSFI electronic fuel injection Throttle Bore 44mm Aircleaner Dry, cylindrical-type paper filter x 2 Fuel Tank Capacity 18 litres (including 4-litre LCD-indicated reserve) Electrical System Ignition System Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance Ignition Timing 8.2° BTDC (idle) ~ 45° BTDC (7,500min-1) Sparkplug Type IMR9C-9HES (NGK); VUH27EC (ND) Starter Electric Battery Capacity 12V/10AH ACG Output 344W Headlight 12V 55W x 1 (low)/55W x 2 (high) Drivetrain Clutch Wet, multiplate with coil springs Clutch Operation Hydraulic Transmission Type 6-speed Primary Reduction 1.604 (77/48) Gear Ratios 1 2.538 (33/13) 2 1.941 (33/17) 3 1.578 (30/19) 4 1.380 (29/21) 5 1.250 (25/20) 6 1.160 (29/25) Final Reduction 2.625 (42/16) Final Drive #530 O-ring sealed chain Frame Type Diamond; aluminium composite twin-spar Chassis Dimensions (LxWxH) 2,030 x 720 x 1,118 mm Wheelbase 1,400 mm Caster Angle 23° 30' Trail 100mm Turning Radius 3.34m Seat Height 831mm Ground Clearance 130mm Dry Weight 176kg Kerb Weight 203kg (F: 105kg; R: 98kg) Max. Carrying Capacity 180kg Loaded Weight 353kg Suspension Type Front 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge-type telescopic fork with stepless preload, compression and rebound adjustment, 120mm axle travel Rear Unit Pro-Link with gas-charged HMAS damper featuring 13-step preload and stepless compression and rebound damping adjustment, 135mm axle travel Wheels Type Front Hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium Rear Hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium Rim Size Front 17M/C x MT3.5 Rear 17M/C x MT6 Tyre Size Front 120/70ZR17M/C(58W) Rear 190/50ZR17M/C(73W) Tyre Pressure Front 250kPa Rear 290kPa Brakes Type Front 320 x 4.5mm dual hydraulic disc with 4-piston callipers and sintered metal pads Rear 220 x 5mm hydraulic disc with single-piston calliper and sintered metal pads All specifications are provisional and subject to change without notice. back to top