XL 600 V Transalp

1994 Honda XL 600 V Transalp Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's motorcycle lineup, the 1994 Honda XL 600 V Transalp utilizes a 583 cc (35.6 cu in) v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 52 Nm (38.3 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 85.8 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), 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 183 kg (403 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.66 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 850 mm (33.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

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.