Honda XL 700V Transalp 2008 vs. KTM 1290 Super Adventure 2016

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2008

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2008

KTM 1290 Super Adventure 2016

KTM 1290 Super Adventure 2016

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Overview - Honda XL 700V Transalp 2008 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure 2016

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2008

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2008

KTM 1290 Super Adventure 2016

KTM 1290 Super Adventure 2016

Technical Specifications Honda XL 700V Transalp 2008 compared to KTM 1290 Super Adventure 2016

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2008
KTM 1290 Super Adventure 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power60 HPEngine power160 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement680 ccmDisplacement1,301 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,515 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height841 mmSeat Height860 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17.5 lFuel Tank Capacity30 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2008

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2008

Gliding smoothly through the landscape is best done with the Honda. Here you have to pay the least attention to the vehicle and can inhale the route and nature without stress.

High quality

easy operation

lots of driving comfort

pleasant driving experience.

Engine could be a little more powerful.

KTM 1290 Super Adventure 2016

KTM 1290 Super Adventure 2016

The 1290 Super Adventure is rightly presented by KTM as an adventure flagship. Packed with sophisticated electronics and almost everything you could possibly need in a big touring enduro, it recommends itself as expected for the long haul. What you don't immediately see from its bulky appearance, however, is that the Super Adventure, like its 1190 sisters, is an incredible fun machine. Especially in tight corners, it is unbelievable fun. The electronics control traction, chassis and engine management so unobtrusively that you can concentrate fully and above all safely on accelerating. On the intermediate straights, the 160 hp of power ensure that the 1290 Super Adventure can also meet sporting requirements and is thus hardly surpassed in terms of universality.

Very powerful and confident engine

sporty, agile handling

comprehensive electronics package

interaction of many electronic features

semi-active suspension

cornering ABS

adjustable traction control

cruise control

large 30-litre fuel tank

heated seats

main stand

LED cornering lights.

Windshield very jagged

locking lever of the windshield on the right side

power delivery under 2000 revs somewhat jerky

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda XL 700V Transalp vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure

Price Honda XL 700V Transalp

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Price KTM 1290 Super Adventure

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