1999 Honda XL 600V Transalp

Make Model	Honda XL 600V Transalp
Year	1999
Engine	Four stroke,. 52^°V-Twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder
Capacity	583 cc / 35.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	75.0 x 66 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio	9.2:1
Induction	2x 32 mm Keihin Carburettor CV
Ignition	Microprocessor-driven transistorised system
Electrical	Electronical double CD-I ingnition,12Vdc, 12V/12Ah battery, AC-generator, electrical starter, electronic safegard on side stand
Generator	0.310 kW / 5000 rpm
Starting	Electric
Max Power	50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque	52.6 Nm / 38.8 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Gear Ratio	1st: 2.500 2nd: 1.722 3rd: 1.333 4th: 1.111 5th: 0.961
Frame	Single downtube with double loop cradle of rectangular section
Front Suspension	41 mm Telescopic hydraulic forks
Front Wheel Travel	200 mm / 7.8 in
Rear Suspension	Pro-link monoshock
Rear Wheel Travel	187 mm / 7.4 in
Front Brakes	2x 256 mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Single 240 mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre	90/90-21
Rear Tyre	120/90-17
Dimensions	Length 2260 mm / 89.0 in Width 865 mm / 34.0 in Height 905 mm / 35.6 in
Wheelbase	1505 mm / 59.2 in
Seat Height	850 mm / 33.5 in
Ground Clearance	195 mm / 7.7 in
Wet Weight	218 kg / 481 lbs
Fuel Capacity	18 Litres / 4.7 US gal
Consumption Average	18.3 km/lit
Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0	13.3 m / 42.1 m
Standing ¼ Mile	13.4 sec / 152.8 km/h
Top Speed	172.5 km/h
Related Links	Technical / xrv.org.uk / blackbears.ru

When it appeared in 1987, the Transalp was the latest in a line of fashionable 'dual sport' bikes from the big motorcycle manufacturers. Combining the best aspects of off-road machinery with a well-mannered road bike, they typically offer a softly tuned middleweight engine combined with trail-styled wheels and tyres and soft, long-travel suspension.

The Transalp's engine has three-valve heads and liquid-cooling, and is tuned for flexibility rather than outright power. The soft suspension is unadjustable, and despite offering good comfort over rough surfaces, it is quickly overwhelmed by sporty riding. The Transalp's smart Euro-styling is distinctive, the small fairing and twin chromed silencers giving a compact, purposeful look.