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HONDA XL 600V TRANSALP 1992

HONDA XL 600V TRANSALP 1992
HONDA XL 600V TRANSALP 1992 · Photo: Cjp24, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHONDA XL 600V TRANSALP 1992
Year1992
Engine TypeFour stroke, 52° V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity583 cc / 35.5 cu in
Bore X Stroke75 x 66 mm
Compression Ratio9.2:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power41 kW / 55 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque52.6 Nm / 38.8 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
IgnitionElectronic twin CDI
Induction2 x 32 mm Keihin CV carburettors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameSingle downtube, double-loop cradle of rectangular section
Front Suspension41 mm telescopic hydraulic forks, 200 mm / 7.8 in travel
Rear SuspensionPro-Link monoshock, 187 mm / 7.4 in travel
Front BrakesSingle 276 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear BrakesSingle 240 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2260 mm / 89.0 in
Overall Width865 mm / 34.0 in
Overall Height905 mm / 35.6 in
Seat Height850 mm / 33.5 in
Wheelbase1505 mm / 59.2 in
Ground Clearance195 mm / 7.7 in
Dry Weight183 kg / 404 lbs
Wet Weight202 kg / 445 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre90/90-21
Rear Tyre130/80-17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.7 US gal
Fuel Consumption18.3 km/l
Top Speed172.5 km/h / 107 mph
Photo gallery
HONDA XL 600V TRANSALP 1992

Photo: Maju603, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Honda file

The 1992 Transalp carried over the 1991 update with front and rear disc brakes, the 583 cc liquid-cooled V-twin and the original square-headlamp fairing, which was redesigned in 1994. It was valued as a stable, comfortable long-distance bike that could handle gravel roads. Its moderate brakes and soft rear suspension under load were known weak points.