Honda Xl650v Transalp vs Honda Transalp 700
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Xl650v Transalp vs Honda Transalp 700. 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. Honda Transalp 700: 59 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Xl650v Transalp
Honda Transalp 700
Horsepower (hp)
53 hp
59 hp
Torque (Nm)
59 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
208 kg
208 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
59 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
59 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
64 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.0–6.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.0–5.5 L/100km (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
Honda Transalp 700
7.8/10
"The sensible adventurer's choice that rewards you daily without drama."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Surprisingly capable off-road
+Smooth low-rev torque
Cons
−Soft suspension needs upgrading
−Lacks modern electronics
−Fuel injection hesitation issues
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