HONDA XL 650 V Transalp (2005-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda Transalp was a series of dual-sport machines manufactured by Honda from 1987 and comprised five models such as the XL400V, XL600V, XL650V, XL700V, and XL750. All the bikes from the series were set in motion by a liquid-cooled V-twin engine, except for the XL750, which was powered by a different engine.

In 2000, the XL600V was replaced by the XL650V Transalp, which came with several improvements, such as a power output increase, a 64cc displacement increase, shock absorbers redesigned for road use, an updated exhaust system, one liter larger fuel tank, and a redesigned control panel.

The bike's visual department was characterized by standard features, such as a half fairing with a single headlight unit, a small windscreen, an engine cover, a one-piece dual seat, a luggage rack with integrated passenger handles, a high-mounted exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels.

For suspension, the motorcycle packed a 41 mm leading-axle telescopic fork on the front with 220 mm of travel and a Pro-Link swingarm with an adjustable shock absorber on the rear with 172 mm wheel travel.

For the power figures, the 2005 Honda XL 650 V Transalp had a 647cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine under the fuel tank, delivering 52 hp at 7,500 rpm and 56 Nm (41 lb-ft) torque at 5,500 rpm.