Engineered by Honda for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 2008 Honda XL 700 V Transalp relies on a 680.2 cc (41.5 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 59.1 HP (43.2 kW) at 7,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 60 Nm (44.3 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 86.9 HP per liter and a 2,250 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (7,750 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 700 V Transalp measures 218 kg (481 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.69 kg per horsepower). The 17.5-liter (4.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
86.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.27 HP/kg (3.69 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,500–7,750 rpm
Engine
Displacement680.2 ccm (41.51 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power59.1 HP (43.2 kW)) @ 7750 RPM
Torque60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Compression9.6:1
Bore x Stroke79.0 x 76.0 mm (3.1 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionFully transistorised electronic
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
ClutchMechanical. cable-actuated, Wet, Wet, multiplate with coil springs
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Transmission
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