{{Short description|Dual-sport motorcycle}} {{refimprove|date=December 2009}} {{Infobox Motorcycle | name = Honda Transalp | aka = Honda XL400V<br />Honda XL600V<br />Honda XL650V<br />Honda XL700V<br />Honda XL750 | image = 2023 Honda XL750 Transalp.jpg | caption = 2023 Honda XL750 Transalp | manufacturer = Honda | class = Dual-sport | production = 1987–present | engine = Liquid-cooled, six-valve, 4-Stroke, 52° V-twin<br />{{cvt|583|cc|abbr=on}} (XL600V)<br />{{cvt|647|cc|abbr=on}} (XL650V)<br />{{cvt|680|cc|abbr=on}} (XL700V)<br />Liquid-cooled, eight-valve, 4-Stroke, parallel-twin<br />{{cvt|755|cc|abbr=on}} (XL750) | bore_stroke = {{convert|75|×|66|mm|1|abbr=on}}<br />{{convert|79|×|66|mm|1|abbr=on}}<br />{{convert|81|×|66|mm|1|abbr=on}}<br />{{convert|87|×|63.5|mm|1|abbr=on}} (XL750) | power = | ignition = Electric start | fuel_capacity = {{convert|18|L|abbr=on}} | top_speed = {{convert|177|km/h|abbr=on}} (XL600V)<br /> {{convert|180|km/h|abbr=on}} (XL650V){{cn|date=September 2018}} | related = NT650V & NT700V Deauville }} thumb|XL650V 2001
The '''Honda Transalp''' is the '''XL400V''', '''XL600V''', '''XL650V''', '''XL700V''', and '''XL750''' series of dual-sport motorcycles manufactured in Japan by Honda since 1987.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Honda/Honda-XL650V-Transalp-2005-current|title=Honda XL650V Transalp (1987-2007)|publisher=Motorcycle News|access-date=2009-10-13}}</ref> With the exception of XL750, the Transalp bikes series feature a liquid-cooled, four-stroke 52° V-twin engine.
== History == The first prototype was built in 1985 as an off-road motorbike with a {{cvt|500|cc|abbr=on}} engine. Further development introduced an increase to {{cvt|600|cc|abbr=on}} and more road-oriented features, notably an improved fairing.
== Models == The most usual models are: * The XL600V from 1986 - available in the United States in 1989<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/motorcycle-reviews/2006-05-01/under-the-radar-honda-transalp.aspx|title=Honda XL600V Transalp|publisher=Motorcycle Classics|access-date=2009-08-20|date=May–June 2006|author=Landon Hall}}</ref> * The XL650V from 2000<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Honda/Honda-XL650V-Transalp-2005-current|title=Honda XL650V Transalp (1987-2007)|publisher=Motorcycle News|access-date=2009-10-13}}</ref> * The XL700V from 2008<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Honda/Honda-XL650V-Transalp-2005-current|title=Honda XL650V Transalp (1987-2007)|publisher=Motorcycle News|access-date=2009-10-13}}</ref> * The XL750 from 2023
Other versions exist, such as the 400 cc version (ND-06) aimed at the Japanese market.
The first version output {{convert|50|hp|abbr=on}} at 8,000 rpm, increased to {{convert|55|hp|abbr=on}} for the 1989 and 1990 version.{{cn|date=September 2018}} Later models returned to the original 50 hp.
From 1991, the rear drum brake was replaced by a {{cvt|240|mm|in|abbr=on}} disc brake, with a single-piston brake caliper.
The appearance was altered in 1994: the original square lights were changed, and a new fairing was introduced.
In 1996, new 34 mm carburetors were introduced, and the CDI ignition system was replaced by a microprocessor-driven design.
The front brake was modified in 1997, introducing a second disc and reducing the diameter to {{cvt|256|mm|in|abbr=on}}. thumb|The Police of Northern Ireland on XL650V [[Image:ELAS 002.jpg|thumb|Transalp 650 is the motorcycle of the Greek Police]] thumb|Transalp being used off-road The weight of the Transalp increased over time, from {{convert|175|kg|abbr=on}} for the first models to {{convert|218|kg|abbr=on}} for the latest version.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ww1.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/DispatcherServlet?hidAction=Lookup&hidActionDetail=viewproductspec&hidMSGID=1&hidMSGCode=ADVENTURE&hidMSGName=Adventure&hidProductID=109&hidSelectedProductCode=XL700V+Transalp+ABS&hidProductName=XL700V+Transalp+ABS#focusHere|title=Honda Motorcycles Models (XL700V Transalp ABS)|publisher=Honda Motor Europe Ltd.|access-date=2009-10-13}}{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
In 2000, the XL650V Transalp replaced the XL600V, introducing the engine from the Deauville and Honda Revere. The power output increased to {{convert|39|kW|abbr=on}} at 7,500 rpm, torque increased to {{convert|54|Nm|abbr=on}} at 5,500 rpm. A 4 mm bore diameter increase gave a 64 cc displacement increase. The shock absorbers were redesigned for road use, the exhaust system was updated, the fuel capacity increased by one litre, the control panel was redesigned, and weight diminished by {{convert|4|kg|abbr=on}}.
In 2007, the XL700V Transalp was introduced, with a new 680 cc engine, which was also fitted to the NT700V Deauville, and compatible with Euro 3 emission standards. The front wheel diameter was reduced from 21 inches to 19 inches, the exhaust system was fitted with a catalytic converter, the lights were redesigned, and ABS was introduced.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/honda/2008-honda-xl700v-transalp-ar47282.html|title="2008 HONDA XL700V TRANSALP"|access-date=2021-03-15|website=TopSpeed.com|date=14 November 2007 }}</ref>
The 2008 model reinforces the road orientation of the Transalp, with larger tyres, lower saddle and more road-oriented shock absorbers. The 2008 XL700V engine is a liquid-cooled, eight-valve, four-stroke, single-overhead cam, 52° V-twin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ww1.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/DispatcherServlet?hidAction=Lookup&hidActionDetail=viewproductspec&hidMSGID=1&hidMSGCode=ADVENTURE&hidMSGName=Adventure&hidProductID=109&hidSelectedProductCode=XL700V+Transalp+ABS&hidProductName=XL700V+Transalp+ABS#focusHere|title=Honda Motorcycles Models (XL700V Transalp ABS)|publisher=Honda Motor Europe Ltd.|access-date=2009-10-13}}{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
The 2023, after ten years,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/honda-xl750-transalp-first-look-2023/ | title=2023 Honda XL750 Transalp First Look }}</ref> the Transalp's name reborn on all new model Honda XL750 Transalp with new engine is a 755 cc, Unicam 8-valve parallel twin that produced {{convert|67.5|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}} and is shared<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.motorcycle.com/new-model-preview/2023-honda-hornet-engine-details-confirmed.html | title=2023 Honda Hornet Engine Details Confirmed | date=9 September 2022 }}</ref> with the CB750 Hornet.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/range/adventure/xl750_transalp/overview.html|language=en|title=XL750 Transalp}}</ref>
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==External links== {{commons category inline}} * [https://web.archive.org/web/20100419204544/http://ww1.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/DispatcherServlet?hidActionDetail=viewproductdetail&hidAction=Lookup&hidProductID=109&hidSelectedProductCode=XL700V+Transalp+ABS&hidProductName=XL700V+Transalp+ABS&hidMSGID=1&hidMSGCode=ADVENTURE&hidMSGName=Adventure&hidBannerPath=%2FmcStatic%2Fen%2Fpicture%2Fproduct%2FXL700V+Transalp+ABS%2Fprd_main_Banner.jpg&hidHomePath=%2Fjsp%2FmsgADVENTUREHome.jsp#focusHere XL700V Transalp] at Honda UK
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