Comparison of Honda XL650V Transalp and Hyosung GV 650 SE

Attribute	Hyosung GV 650 SE ×	Honda XL650V Transalp ×
General
Production from (year)	2011	2007
Make	Hyosung	Honda
Model	Hyosung GV 650 SE	Honda XL650V Transalp
Category	Custom / cruiser	Sport touring
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	3
Fuel system	Injection	Carburettor. 34mm slant-type CV type carburettor x 2
Displacement (cm³)	647	647
Power (kw)	57.7	38
Cooling system	Liquid	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Belt	Chain
Torque (Nm)	67	55
Bore (mm)	81.5	79
Stroke (mm)	62	66
Gearbox	5-speed	5-speed
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition	-	Digital transistorised with electronic advance
Clutch	Wet, Multiplate	-
Lubrication system	Wet sump	-
Compression	11.6:1	9.2:1
Chassis
Front suspension	Upside down Telescopic (Compression, Rebound damping adjustable)	41mm leading-axle fork, 220mm axle travel
Rear suspension	Swing arm with Hydraulic Double shock absorber (Preload adjustable)	Pro-Link with adjustable compression damping, 172mm axle travel
Front brakes	Double disc. Semi floating double discs, 2 pistons calipers	Double disc
Rear brakes	Single disc. 2 pistons caliper	Single disc
Diameter (mm)	270	240
Front tyre	120/70-ZR18	-
Rear tyre	180/55-ZR17	-
Seat	2-person seat	-
Wheels	Three spoke wheels, dark red rims	-
Other
Starter	Electric	Electric
Color options	black/dark red	-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,699	1,505
Dry weight (kg)	229	191
Power/weight ratio	0.252	0.199
Overall length (mm)	2,431	2,260
Seat height (mm)	706	843
Ground clearance (mm)	160	192
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	15.9	19