Kawasaki KLR 500 1987 vs. Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Overview - Kawasaki KLR 500 1987 vs Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki KLR 500 1987 compared to Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine power	Engine power	39.97 HP	Engine power	92 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	11
Fuel system	Fuel system	Carburator	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	497 ccm	Displacement	755 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	231 mm	Travel	200 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	231 mm	Travel	190 mm
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	230 mm	Diameter	256 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	130 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Seat Height	Seat Height	889 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.9 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

The Transalp had to prove itself in several tests at 1000PS in 2023. Surprisingly, it scored particularly well in the pillion test on Tenerife. Its accessible nature makes motorcycling easy. You can enjoy the ride and the landscape. The machine offers a surprising amount of sportiness with a very accessible character. All in all, the Transalp is a great all-rounder.

Sporty engine, but also very accessible Wonderfully easy to operate engine with butter-smooth clutch

Engine feels very revvy

Precise transmission

great pillion and plenty of space for pillion rider

Sporty engine - yet low fuel consumption

Switches and dashboard are generally robust

Economical engine

good price/performance ratio

great stability

strong practicality

Driver assistance systems have to manage without IMU - therefore very defensive control

Suspension offers too little adjustment range