Honda Xl650v Transalp vs Cfmoto 650mt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Xl650v Transalp vs Cfmoto 650mt. Honda Xl650v Transalp: 53 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Cfmoto 650mt: ~71 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~175 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish), Motoryk rating 7.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Xl650v Transalp
Cfmoto 650mt
Horsepower (hp)
53 hp
71 hp
Torque (Nm)
59 Nm
62 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
208 kg
216 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
~71 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
59 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
~62 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
~175 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish)
Weight
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.0–6.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Xl650v Transalp
7.5/10
"Dependable, unfussy adventure tourer that rewards patient, practical riders."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Suspension underwhelms experienced riders
−Coolant hose failures on older bikes
−Lacks outright performance excitement
Cfmoto 650mt
7.2/10
"Genuinely capable budget adventure tourer that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Exceptional value for money
+KYB suspension genuinely impressive
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
Cons
−TFT washes out in sun
−Sidestand switch reliability issues
−Early throttle body hunting problems
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