Adventure Motorcycles

2012Honda XL700V Transalp

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The 2012 Honda XL700V Transalp is a mid-sized adventure tourer ideal for riders seeking a capable, accessible bike for both on-road and light off-road exploration. Known for its reliable 680cc engine, comfortable ergonomics, and practical design, it excels as an all-purpose middleweight that balances performance with everyday usability and touring versatility.

Capacity: 680.2 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 218.0 kg
Seat height: 841 mm
Power: 59.1 HP (43.5 kW) @ 7750 RPM

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What’s new for the 2012 Honda XL700V Transalp

vs the 2011

Spec	2011	2012
Front brakes	Double disc	Double disc. Dual-piston Combined three-piston callipers, ABS and sintered metal pads
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc. Combined single-piston calliper, ABS and resin mould pads

Other years 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail68%

Cornering58%

City riding55%

Daily riding65%

Touring82%

Two-up70%

Track25%

Best for: It's built as an adventure-touring machine, equally at home covering long paved miles or venturing onto gravel and light trails.
Built for: The V-twin delivers smooth, torquey, unhurried power delivery that rewards relaxed riding over outright speed.
Not ideal for: This isn't the right choice for riders chasing sportbike acceleration or track-day lean angles.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 841mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2012 Honda XL700V Transalp, with a moderate knee angle of around 90 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 680.2 ccm
Power: 59.1 HP (43.5 kW) @ 7750 RPM
Torque: 60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m) @ 5500 RPM
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2711 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 81.0 x 66.0 mm
Compression: 10.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Digital transistorised with electronic advance
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Mechanical. cable-actuated, Wet, Wet, multiplate with coil springs

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1515 mm
Overall length: 2250 mm
Overall width: 905 mm
Overall height: 1305 mm
Seat height: 841 mm
Dry weight: 218.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 17.50 litres
Ground clearance: 177 mm
Reserve fuel capacity: 3.00 litres

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: 41 mm leading-axle telescopic fork,177 mm axle travel
Rear suspension: Pro-Link with adjustable compression damping, 173 mm axle travel

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Dual-piston Combined three-piston callipers, ABS and sintered metal pads
Front brakes diameter: 256 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Combined single-piston calliper, ABS and resin mould pads
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 100/90-R19
Rear tyre: 130/80-R17

Other

Color options: Blue/white, black, silver/grey

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012
Capacity	680 cc	680 cc	680 cc	680 cc	680 cc
Dry weight	218 kg	218 kg	218 kg	218 kg	218 kg
Seat height	841 mm	841 mm	841 mm	841 mm	841 mm
Fuel capacity	17.5 L	17.5 L	17.5 L	17.5 L	17.5 L