XL 650 V Transalp

2001 Honda XL 650 V Transalp Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2001 Honda XL 650 V Transalp utilizes a 647 cc (39.5 cu in) v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 55 HP (40.1 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 56 Nm (41.3 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 85 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (7,500 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 650 V Transalp measures 191 kg (421 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.29 HP/kg (3.47 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 840 mm (33.1 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,501 mm (59.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 175 km/h (109 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2001 to 2002, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.