XL 600 V Transalp

1999 Honda XL 600 V Transalp Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Honda's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 1999 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) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 53 Nm (39.1 lb-ft) at 6,000 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 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 207 kg (456 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.14 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, combined with a 1,505 mm (59.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 300 km (186 miles) between fill-ups, 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.