XL 600 V Transalp

1998 Honda XL 600 V Transalp Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 1998 Honda XL 600 V Transalp features a 583 cc (35.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) while maximum torque reaches 53 Nm (39.1 lb-ft), 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 196 kg (432 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.92 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.

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.