Comparison of Honda CBF600 S and Honda XL650V Transalp

Attribute	Honda XL650V Transalp ×	Honda CBF600 S ×
General
Production from (year)	2007	2007
Make	Honda	Honda
Model	Honda XL650V Transalp	Honda CBF600 S
Category	Sport touring	Allround
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	3	-
Fuel system	Carburettor. 34mm slant-type CV type carburettor x 2	Carburettor
Displacement (cm³)	647	600
Power (kw)	38	55.5
Cooling system	Liquid	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Chain
Torque (Nm)	55	58
Bore (mm)	79	65
Stroke (mm)	66	45.2
Gearbox	5-speed	6-speed
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition	Digital transistorised with electronic advance	Computer controlled digital system
Compression	9.2:1	11.6:1
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	Double 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	197
Power/weight ratio	0.199	0.2817
Overall length (mm)	2,260	2,170
Seat height (mm)	843	785
Ground clearance (mm)	192	130
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	19	19