| MODEL | HONDA XL 600V TRANSALP 1987 |
| Year | 1987 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 52° V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 583 cc / 35.5 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 75 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 52.6 Nm / 38.8 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronic twin CDI |
| Induction | 2 x 32 mm Keihin CV carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Single downtube, double-loop cradle of rectangular section |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm telescopic hydraulic forks, 200 mm / 7.8 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link monoshock, 187 mm / 7.4 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 276 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | 130 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2260 mm / 89.0 in |
| Overall Width | 865 mm / 34.0 in |
| Overall Height | 905 mm / 35.6 in |
| Seat Height | 850 mm / 33.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1505 mm / 59.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 225 mm / 8.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 175 kg / 386 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 194 kg / 428 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-21 54S |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80-17 64S |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 18.3 km/l |
| Top Speed | 172.5 km/h / 107 mph |
The 1987 XL600V was the first production Transalp and the start of a new kind of 'rally tourer': a fully faired, long-travel dual-purpose bike powered by a liquid-cooled 583 cc V-twin derived from the VT500. Testers liked its low-down torque, weather protection and stable handling, but noted vibration above about 6000 rpm, almost no room for luggage and a heavy feel off-road. It had a single front disc and a rear drum.
