| MODEL | HONDA XL 600V TRANSALP 1991 |
| Year | 1991 |
| 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 | 41 kW / 55 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, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| 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 | 195 mm / 7.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 183 kg / 404 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 202 kg / 445 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 18.3 km/l |
| Top Speed | 172.5 km/h / 107 mph |
1991 brought the first real hardware change to the Transalp: the rear drum was replaced by a 240 mm disc with a single-piston caliper, and the claimed dry weight rose to 183 kg. Otherwise it was little changed from 1987. A 1991 comparison with Kawasaki's KLE500 found the Honda the more comfortable, better-built tourer with the stronger mid-range, if less exciting.
