XL 600 V Transalp (reduced effect)

1987 Honda XL 600 V Transalp (reduced effect) Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1987 Honda XL 600 V Transalp (reduced effect) enduro - offroad motorcycle, Honda pairs a 583 cc (35.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 27 HP (19.7 kW) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 46.3 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the XL 600 V Transalp (reduced effect) measures 205 kg (452 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.59 kg per horsepower). The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 163 km/h (101 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1987 to 1992, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.