Honda Transalp XL600V - Revision history

Jeff: /* Specifications */

2026-03-09T03:29:49Z

Specifications

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	\|rowspan="8" bgcolor="#EEEEEE"\|DIMENSIONS		\|colspan="3" bgcolor="EEEEEE"\|
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			\|rowspan="8" bgcolor="#EEEEEE" valign="top"\|DIMENSIONS
	\|Overall length \|\| \|2,265 mm (89.2 in)		\|Overall length \|\| \|2,265 mm (89.2 in)
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	\| Curb weight \|\| 201 kg (443.1 lb)		\| Curb weight \|\| 201 kg (443.1 lb)
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	\|rowspan=12 bgcolor="#EEEEEE"\|FRAME		\|colspan="3" bgcolor="EEEEEE"\|
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	\| Type \|\| Semi double cradle		\| Type \|\| Semi double cradle
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	\| Fork leg oil capacity \|\| 549 cm³ (185.7 US oz, 19.3 Imp oz)		\| Fork leg oil capacity \|\| 549 cm³ (185.7 US oz, 19.3 Imp oz)
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	\|rowspan=14 bgcolor="#EEEEEE"\|ENGINE		\|colspan="3" bgcolor="EEEEEE"\|
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	\| Type \|\| Water cooled 4-stroke		\| Type \|\| Water cooled 4-stroke
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	\| Engine dry weight \|\| 59.5 kg (131.17 lb)		\| Engine dry weight \|\| 59.5 kg (131.17 lb)
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	\|rowspan=6 bgcolor="#EEEEEE"\|CARBURETOR		\|colspan="3" bgcolor="EEEEEE"\|
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	\| Type \|\| Piston valve, dual carburetor		\| Type \|\| Piston valve, dual carburetor
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	\| Idle speed \|\| 1,300 +/- 100 rpm		\| Idle speed \|\| 1,300 +/- 100 rpm
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	\|rowspan=10 bgcolor="#EEEEEE"\|DRIVE TRAIN		\|colspan="3" bgcolor="EEEEEE"\|
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	\| Clutch \|\| Wet, multi-plate		\| Clutch \|\| Wet, multi-plate
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	\| Gear shift pattern \|\| Left foot operated return system, 1-N-2-3-4-5		\| Gear shift pattern \|\| Left foot operated return system, 1-N-2-3-4-5
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	\|Ignition \|\| DC-CDI		\|Ignition \|\| DC-CDI
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	\| Indicator light \|\| Neutral 12V 3.4W <br /> High beam 12V 1.7W <br /> Turn signal 12V 3.4W <br /> Oil warning 12V 3.4W		\| Indicator light \|\| Neutral 12V 3.4W <br /> High beam 12V 1.7W <br /> Turn signal 12V 3.4W <br /> Oil warning 12V 3.4W
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Jeff: /* Engine */

2020-05-13T19:01:42Z

Engine

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 == Engine ==
-=== Hawk NT650 Engine Swap ===
+Engine swaps are detailed on [[Transalp Engine Swaps]] page.
 ==Suspension==

Jeff: /* Engine */

2019-10-16T23:02:36Z

Engine

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	=== Hawk NT650 Engine Swap ===		=== Hawk NT650 Engine Swap ===

			====Exhaust====
	* [http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5528105&postcount=2804 This post] shows the difference in front exhaust port angles between the Transalp and Hawk engines.		* [http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5528105&postcount=2804 This post] shows the difference in front exhaust port angles between the Transalp and Hawk engines.

	~~=== XL650V Engine Swap ===~~

	====Transmission Gear Ratios====		====Transmission Gear Ratios====

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	===~~=Completed Swaps=~~===		=== XL650V Engine Swap ===

	* [http://advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=10450413&postcount=7546 Thunder Dan's engine swap]. He put a 2003 XL650V engine into a 1988 XL600V.		* [http://advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=10450413&postcount=7546 Thunder Dan's engine swap]. He put a 2003 XL650V engine into a 1988 XL600V.

Jeff: /* XL650V Engine Swap */

2019-10-16T23:01:24Z

XL650V Engine Swap

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	=== XL650V Engine Swap ===		=== XL650V Engine Swap ===

			====Transmission Gear Ratios====

			{\|
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			!
			! 1st
			! 2nd
			! 3rd
			! 4th
			! 5th
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			! NT650
			\| 2.769
			\| 1.882
			\| 1.450
			\| 1.174
			\| 0.965
			\|-
			! XL600V
			\| 2.571
			\| 1.777
			\| 1.380
			\| 1.125
			\| 0.961
			\|}

			====Completed Swaps====
	* [http://advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=10450413&postcount=7546 Thunder Dan's engine swap]. He put a 2003 XL650V engine into a 1988 XL600V.		* [http://advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=10450413&postcount=7546 Thunder Dan's engine swap]. He put a 2003 XL650V engine into a 1988 XL600V.

Jeff: /* XR600 and XR650L Forks */

2018-05-18T22:14:18Z

XR600 and XR650L Forks

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	* Front fork travel: 295mm (11.6in) (note that rear suspension is 11.0 inches)		* Front fork travel: 295mm (11.6in) (note that rear suspension is 11.0 inches)
	* Upper fork leg diameter: 43mm		* Upper fork leg diameter: 43mm
			* Bearings are Nachi 32005J/26 (the /26 is important, the inside diameter is 26mm versus the industry standard 25mm for 32005 bearings)

	My own measurements show that the wire diameter is 4.99mm, and that there are 44 coils, including both ends. This adds up to approximately 220mm fully-compressed length.		My own measurements show that the wire diameter is 4.99mm, and that there are 44 coils, including both ends. This adds up to approximately 220mm fully-compressed length.

Jeff: /* Oil Filters */

2016-04-28T18:05:13Z

Oil Filters

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	==Oil Filters==		==Oil Filters==

	The Purolator PureOne ~~PL14610~~ filter fits the Transalp (and every other Honda I've tried). It's designated for the Mazda MX6. The ~~PL14612~~ also fits, and is longer, which should give better filtration. It may be difficult to get an oil filter wrench between the longer ~~PL14612~~ and the swingarm.		The Purolator PureOne PL14612 filter fits the Transalp (and every other Honda I've tried). It's designated for the Mazda MX6. The PL14610 also fits, and is longer, which should give better filtration (note: I previously had mixed the two up and listed the wrong one as longer). It may be difficult to get an oil filter wrench between the longer PL14610 and the swingarm. Personally, I just remove the filter by hand, and if it's too tight to do so, I puncture it with a screwdriver and loosen it that way.

			[http://www.goldwingfacts.com/forums/2-goldwing-technical-forum/398441-purolator-l14610-l14612.html This Goldwing site] mentions that the L14459 fits Goldwings, in addition to the L14610 and L14612. The L14459 is fatter and shorter than the L14610, and has published specs placing it between the classic L14610/L14612 and the PureOne PL14610. It may be worth considering.

	==Chain==		==Chain==

Jeff: /* Spoke Length */

2016-04-16T09:11:35Z

Spoke Length

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	===Spoke Length===		===Spoke Length===

	Honda's parts catalog microfiche lists the following spokes:		Honda's parts catalog microfiche lists the following part numbers for the front wheel spokes:
	* 44610-MM9-405 ~~Spoke set A front B9x250.5 18x~~ (supersedes part 446A0-MM9-000)		* 44610-MM9-405 (supersedes part 446A0-MM9-000) Spoke set A front B9x250.5 18x
	* 44611-MM9-405 ~~Spoke set B front B9x247.0 18x~~ (supersedes part 446B0-MM9-000)		* 44611-MM9-405 (supersedes part 446B0-MM9-000) Spoke set B front B9x247.0 18x

	Presumably the "B9" indicates 9-gauge and 250.5 and 247.0 are millimeter lengths.		Presumably the "B9" indicates 9-gauge and 250.5 and 247.0 are millimeter lengths.

Jeff: /* Spoke Length */

2016-04-12T19:20:06Z

Spoke Length

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	[http://www.cross-center.com/en/spokes-and-spoke-sets/all-spokes/spoke-set-xl-600-transalp-21-89-96-front-wheel.html Cross Center sells a 1989-1996 Honda Transalp spoke kit]. They only sell to dealers, but they list some useful information:		[http://www.cross-center.com/en/spokes-and-spoke-sets/all-spokes/spoke-set-xl-600-transalp-21-89-96-front-wheel.html Cross Center sells a 1989-1996 Honda Transalp spoke kit]. They only sell to dealers, but they list some useful information:

	~~[quote]~~		<blockquote>
	This spoke set has 36 spokes with nickel plated steel nipples.		This spoke set has 36 spokes with nickel plated steel nipples.
	For: 21” front wheel.		For: 21” front wheel.
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	Spoke size: 18 spokes of 3,6x247 mm. Left side. OEM Ref. 44611-MM9-405.		Spoke size: 18 spokes of 3,6x247 mm. Left side. OEM Ref. 44611-MM9-405.
	Spoke size: 18 spokes of 3,6x250 mm. Right side. OEM Ref. 44610-MM9-405.		Spoke size: 18 spokes of 3,6x250 mm. Right side. OEM Ref. 44610-MM9-405.
	[/~~quote]~~		</blockquote>



	=Resources=		=Resources=

Jeff at 05:03, 12 April 2016

2016-04-12T05:03:00Z

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 ==Misc==
 * [http://www.old-site.africanqueens.de/home_e.htm African Queens] sells hard-core accessories.
 =Resources=

Jeff: /* Brakes */

2015-07-15T17:25:46Z

Brakes

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	There was a brake caliper spacer known as the "Lenac," "Lenac Brake Kit," etc. When M.A.P. discontinued the brake rotor, [http://www.transalp.org/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?p=3090&sid=73d63a30ae35a59a0ebcd4cd6334b6ce Steve Lenac began producing his Big Brake Kit]. Unfortunately, he passed away. M.A.P. Engineering has begun producing the Hawk spacer again.		There was a brake caliper spacer known as the "Lenac," "Lenac Brake Kit," etc. When M.A.P. discontinued the brake rotor, [http://www.transalp.org/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?p=3090&sid=73d63a30ae35a59a0ebcd4cd6334b6ce Steve Lenac began producing his Big Brake Kit]. Unfortunately, he passed away. M.A.P. Engineering has begun producing the Hawk spacer again.

			=====Horsepower by Gary Davis=====

			In [http://www.transalp.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=638 this thread], Gary Davis of [http://HPbyGD.com HPbyGD] says he produces caliper relocation brackets.

	====Brakes for XR650L Fork Legs====		====Brakes for XR650L Fork Legs====