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

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)
- Starter: Electric
- 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 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
- Front Tires: 100/90 R19M/C (57H)
- Rear Tires: 130/80 R17M/C (65H)
DIMENSION
- Wheelbase: 1,515 mm (59.6 inches)
- Seat Height: 841 mm (33.1 inches)
- 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]
- Curb Weight: 218 kg (480 lb) [Front: 105 kg (231 lb); Rear: 113 kg (249 lb)]
OTHER