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Honda Transalp XL700V Motorcycles

2008 Transalp XL700V

OVERVIEW

  • Wide-coverage handlebarmounted knuckleguards
  • New aggressive, more compact Adventure Sports bodywork design
  • Slimmer, more contoured seat for easier reach to ground
  • New sleekly designed resin rear carrier integrates pillion hand grips
  • New 130/80-17 radial rear Tire mounted on lightweight black-anodised aluminium wheel rims
  • New catalyser chamber located below swingarm pivot for low centre-of-gravity
  • New 680cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected 8-valve V-twin engine delivers smooth, strong performance
  • New Combined-ABS version with 3-piston calipers
  • New smaller 19″ front Tire mountedon lightweight black-anodised wire-spoke wheels
  • New, more compact front cowl with over/under dual headlight
  • New, more compact and stylish instrument panel

Engine

Engine Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve SOHC 52° Vtwin
Displacement 680.2cc
Max power 44.1kW / 7,750min-1 (95/1/EC)
Max torque 60Nm / 5,500min-1 (95/1/EC)

DRIVETRAIN

Clutch Mechanical; cable-actuated, Wet, Wet, multiplate with coil springs

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Long-travel
  • 41mm hydraulic leading-axle front fork
  • Progressive Pro-Link rear suspension
  • Dual front disc brakes with dual-piston calipers and drilled rotors
Front Tire 100/90 R19M/C (57H)
Rear Tire 130/80 R17M/C (65H)

DIMENSION

Curb weight 218 kg (F: 105 kg; R: 113 kg)
Fuel Capacity 17.5 litres (including 3-litre reserve)
Dimensions 2,250 x 905 x 1,305mm

OTHER

2012 Transalp XL700V

Engine

Engine Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve SOHC 52° Vtwin
Engine Displacement 680.2cc
Bore and Stroke 81 X 66 mm
Compression Ratio 10:1
Fuel Delivery PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Ignition Digital transistorised with electronic advance
Max. Power Output 44.1kW / 7,750min-1 (95/1/EC)
Max. Torque 60Nm / 5,500min-1 (95/1/EC)

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission  5 speed
Final Drive O-ring sealed chain
Front Wheels Aluminium rim/wire spoke
Rear Wheels Aluminium rim/Tangentially Located (TL) spoke

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension 41 mm leading-axle telescopic fork,177 mm axle travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link with adjustable compression damping, 173 mm axle travel
Front Tire 100/90 R19M/C (57H)
Rear Tire 130/80 R17M/C (65H)
Front Brakes 256 X 4 mm dual hydraulic disc with dual-piston Combined three-piston calipers, ABS and sintered metal pads
Rear Brakes 240 X 6 mm hydraulic disc with Combined single-piston caliper, ABS and resin mould pads

DIMENSION

Curb Weight 218 kg (480 lb) [Front: 105 kg (231 lb); Rear: 113 kg (249 lb)]
Wheelbase 1,515 mm (59.6 inches)
Fuel Capacity 20 litres (5.3 Gal)
Overall Length 2250mm (88.6 inches)
Overall Width 905mm (35.6 inches)
Overall Height 1305mm (51.4 inches)
Ground Clearance 177 mm (7 inches)
Fuel Capacity 17.5 Litres (4.6 Gal) [including 3-Litre (.8 Gal) reserve]

OTHER

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