Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009 vs. Honda CB500X 2019

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009

Honda CB500X 2019

Overview - Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009 vs Honda CB500X 2019

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009

Honda CB500X 2019

Technical Specifications Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009 compared to Honda CB500X 2019

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009

Honda CB500X 2019

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009

Honda CB500X 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	60 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	60 Nm	Torque	43 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10	Compression Ratio	10.7
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	680 ccm	Displacement	471 ccm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,255 mm	Length	2,095 mm
Width	Width	905 mm	Width	830 mm
Height	Height	1,305 mm	Height	1,390 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,515 mm	Wheelbase	1,421 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	837 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.3 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CB500X 2019

Despite its small displacement compared to other touring enduros, the CB500X is by no means kid's stuff. Adult appearance, an accessible and fun engine and really great touring capabilities make it an affordable touring motorbike for young and old. The Honda cuts a fine figure both on the road and in light off-road terrain. So if you can do without exuberant engine power, technical aids, gadgets and comfort gadgets, you will find the Honda an absolutely suitable companion for great adventures. Whether it's to Norway, Spain or to the home stretch - the Honda CB500X is recommended.

Accessible, good-natured and fun engine

low consumption, very suitable for touring

feels comfortable in light terrain

low weight for touring enduro

effortless handling

can be equipped like a large touring enduro.

Front brake is late

windshield can only be adjusted with tools