Engineered by Honda for the touring motorcycle segment, the 2009 Honda XL700V Transalp pairs a 680.2 cc (41.5 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. 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 and chain final drive. 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 XL700V Transalp measures 218 kg (481 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.69 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 841 mm (33.1 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,515 mm (59.6 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17.5-liter (4.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2009 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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
Standover Height
841 mm (33.1 in)
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
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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