Honda Xl650v Transalp vs Cfmoto 800mt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Xl650v Transalp vs Cfmoto 800mt. 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 800mt: 95 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 218 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Xl650v Transalp
Cfmoto 800mt
Horsepower (hp)
53 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
59 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
208 kg
218 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
95 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
59 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish a top speed figure)
Weight
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
218 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.0–6.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 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 800mt
7.5/10
"Exceptional used value if a dealer lives nearby."
Pros
+Strong, characterful parallel twin
+Premium electronics, budget price
+Semi-active suspension actually works
Cons
−Parts availability still patchy
−Snatchy low-speed throttle response
−Dealer network remains thin
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