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HONDA XL 600V TRANSALP 1993

HONDA XL 600V TRANSALP 1993
HONDA XL 600V TRANSALP 1993 · Photo: Cjp24, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHONDA XL 600V TRANSALP 1993
Year1993
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 Power36.5 kW / 50 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 steel
Front Suspension41 mm telescopic hydraulic fork, 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 Height—
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 / 107.2 mph
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HONDA XL 600V TRANSALP 1993

Photo: GT1976, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Honda file

The 1993 Transalp was the last year of the original square-headlamp styling, carrying the rear disc brake Honda fitted from 1991 in place of the drum. Its soft, three-valve 583 cc V-twin, long-travel suspension and 21-inch front wheel made it a comfortable all-rounder that leaned more toward touring than serious off-road work.