Comparison of Honda CBF 500 2007 and Honda XL650V Transalp

Attribute	Honda XL650V Transalp ×	Honda CBF 500 2007 ×
General
Production from (year)	2007	2007
Make	Honda	Honda
Model	Honda XL650V Transalp	Honda CBF 500
Category	Sport touring	Allround
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	Twin, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	3	-
Fuel system	Carburettor. 34mm slant-type CV type carburettor x 2	Carburettor. 34mm slanted flat-slide VP-type carburettor x 2
Displacement (cm³)	647	499
Power (kw)	38	40.9
Cooling system	Liquid	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Chain
Torque (Nm)	55	45
Bore (mm)	79	73
Stroke (mm)	66	59.6
Gearbox	5-speed	6-speed
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	-
Ignition	Digital transistorised with electronic advance	Computer-controlled digital system
Compression	9.2:1	10.5:1
Chassis
Front suspension	41mm leading-axle fork, 220mm axle travel	41mm telescopic fork, 120mm axle travel
Rear suspension	Pro-Link with adjustable compression damping, 172mm axle travel	Monoshock damper with 7-step adjustable preload, 125mm axle travel
Front brakes	Double disc	Single disc
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Diameter (mm)	240	240
Other
Starter	Electric	Electric
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,505	1,480
Dry weight (kg)	191	186
Power/weight ratio	0.199	0.2199
Overall length (mm)	2,260	2,170
Seat height (mm)	843	771
Ground clearance (mm)	192	140
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	19	19