2012 Honda XL 700V Transalp vs 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 1050

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2012 Honda XL 700V Transalp 2012 Honda XL 700V Transalp

Super motard

Engine
V2, four-stroke
Power
59.1 hp / 44 kW @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
173.0 km/h / 107.4 mph
Weight
262.0 pounds
2023 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 1050

Super motard

Engine
V2, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
533.5 pounds
Full Specifications
General
CommentsModel ID: TRX90XTraction Control. Height-adjustable windscreen.
Year2011 - 12-
ColoursRed, WhiteMetallic Reflective Blue/Metallic Matte Black
Make ModelHonda XL 700V Transalp-
Warranty1 year. Transferable, unlimited mileage limited warranty12 month unlimited mileage
Dimensions
Wheelbase (in.)59.6 inches61.2 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,515 mm1555 mm
Width (in.)35.6 inches37.0 inches
Width (mm)905 mm940 mm
Seat Height (mm)841 mm855 mm
Seat Height (in.)33.1 inches33.7 inches
Ground Clearance (in.)7.0 inches6.5 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)177 mm165 mm
Height (in.)51.4 inches59.6 inches
Height (mm)1,305 mm1515 mm
Length (in.)88.6 inches89.2 inches
Length (mm)2,250 mm2265 mm
Seat Height841 mm / 33.1 in855 mm / 33.7 in.
Wheelbase1,515 mm / 59.6 lbs1555 mm / 61.2 in.
Ground Clearance177 mm / 7.0 in-
Height1305 mm / 51.3 in1515 mm / 59.6 in.
Length905 mm / 35.6 in2265 mm / 89.2 in.
Width905 mm / 35.6 in940 mm / 37.0 in.
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)17.50 litres20.00 litres
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.62 gallons5.28 US gallons
Dry Weight (lbs.)480.6 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)218-
Wet Weight (kg)118.8 kg242.0 kg
Wet Weight (lbs.)262.0 pounds533.5 pounds
Dry Weight214 kg / 472 lbs-
Fuel Capacity17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal20.00 litres / 5.28 US gallons
Wet Weight118.8 kg / 262.0 lbs242.0 kg / 533.5 lbs
Performance
Top Speed173.0 km/h / 107.4 mph-
Max Power59.1 hp / 44 kW @ 7750 rpm-
Max Torque60 Nm / 44.3 ft.lbs @ 5500 rpm 103.0 Nm (10.5 kgf-m or 76.0 ft.lbs) @ 4000 Revolutions"
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.2713 HP/kg-
Standing Start ¼ Mile13.5 sec-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.2 x 2.6 inches3.9 x 2.6 inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)81.0 x 66.0 mm100.0 x 66.0 mm
Displacement (cc)680.20 cc1037.0 cc
Displacement (ci)41.51 cubic inches63.28 cubic inches
Engine TypeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Fuel ControlSOHCDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CO2-92.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Displacement680.2 cc / 41.5 cu-in-
Engine DetailFour stroke, 52o V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder90-degree V-twin
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI electronic fuel injectionInjection. Ride-by-Wire equipped
Bore x Stroke81 x 66 mm-
Compression Ratio10.0:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled-
Engine Lubrication-Wet sump
Exhaust-Black Yoshimura Hepta Force silencer
Fuel Consumption19.2 km/lit3.99 litres/100 km (25.1 km/l or 58.95 mpg)
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection 40mm throttle bodies-
IgnitionDigital transistorized Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
LubricationWet sump-
Spark PlugNGK, DPR8EA-9-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System-4
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiple discs, cable operatedWet multiplate
Final DriveChainChain   (final drive)
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
Primary DriveO-ring sealed chainO-ring type, RK525SMOZ8, 116 links
Transmission / Drive5 Speed -
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)2.6 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)66 mm-
Trail (mm)-109 mm
Trail (in.)-4.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)66 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)2.6 inches-
Frame TypeAluminium, Trellis frameTwin-spar aluminum
Suspension - Front41 mm leading-axle forkInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearPro-Link with adjustable compression dampingLink type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped
Rake-25.7°
Trail-109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Front177 mm / 7.9 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear173 mm / 6.8 in-
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-LCD instruments
Lighting system-LED lighting
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)10.1 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.4 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)240 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)256 mm-
Brakes - Front2x 256 mm discs 2 piston calipersDouble disc. Tokico 4-piston calipers. ABS.
Brakes - RearSingle 240 mm disc 1 piston caliperSingle disc. Nissin, 2-piston. ABS.
Tyres - Front100/90 -19110/80-R19
Tyres - Rear130/80 -17-