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Honda XL400V Transalp

Make Model	Honda XL400V Transalp
Year	1996 -
Engine	Liquid cooled, four-stroke. 52^oV-Twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder
Capacity	398
Bore x Stroke
Compression Ratio
Induction
Ignition / Starting	CDI / electric
Max Power	37 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque	3.5 kgm @ 6500 rpm
Transmission / Drive	5 Speed / chain
Frame	Semi-double-wiegframe
Front Suspension	41 mm Telescopic hydraulic forks
Rear Suspension	Pro-link monoshock
Front Brakes	Single 276 mm disc
Rear Brakes	130 mm drum
Front Tyre	90/90-21
Rear Tyre	130/80-17
Seat Height	850 mm
Dry-Weight	183 kg

1996 - Yeah sure, a 'tiny' Transalp. This is the model that Honda sells in Japan. Why not a 600cc ? That has to do with the driver license categories. In Japan you can get a license for a 'small bike' up to 400cc, or one for a 'big bike' over 400cc. Kind of the same as in The Netherlands and other parts of Europe. And because it is easier (and cheaper) to get your small bike license Honda sells a 400cc Transalp. Just because that model has more market potential than a 600cc model.

Except for the engine the Transalp 400cc is identical to the XL600V. The mileage is better (33km/l @60kmph), power (37hp @ 8500rpm) and torque (3.5kgm @ 6500rpm) are less compared to the TA600. Weight (183kg) is the same. Pay attention to the cooling design of the engine. Bit different from the 600.