XL 600 V Transalp

1992 Honda XL 600 V Transalp Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 1992 Honda XL 600 V Transalp relies on a 583 cc (35.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 85.8 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the XL 600 V Transalp measures 205 kg (452 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.1 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 167 km/h (104 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 14 indexed model years from 1987 to 2000, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.