| Attribute | Honda XL 650 V Transalp 2001 × | Kawasaki KLE 500 2001 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2001 | 2001 |
| Make | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model | Honda XL 650 V Transalp | Kawasaki KLE 500 |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Enduro / offroad |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 647 | 499 |
| Power (kw) | 40.1 | 24.8 |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 56 | 36 |
| Bore (mm) | 79 | 74 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66 | 58 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Dual disc | Dual disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 230 |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | 90/90-S21 |
| Rear tyre | 120/90-17 | 130/80-S17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 200 | 220 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 172 | 200 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,501 | 1,510 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 191 | 181 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2099 | 0.137 |
| Seat height (mm) | 840 | 850 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 175 | 137 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 19 | 15 |