Comparison of Honda XL700V Transalp 2011 and Suzuki Bandit 650 SA 2006

Attribute	Honda XL700V Transalp 2011 ×	Suzuki Bandit 650 SA 2006 ×
General
Production from (year)	2011	2006
Make	Honda	Suzuki
Model	Honda XL700V Transalp	Suzuki Bandit 650 SA
Category	Super motard	Naked bike
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Fuel system	Injection. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection	Carburettor. Keihin CVR32
Displacement (cm³)	680.2	656
Power (kw)	43.2	56.6
Cooling system	Liquid	Air
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	-
Torque (Nm)	60	59.2
Bore (mm)	81	65.5
Stroke (mm)	66	48.7
Gearbox	5-speed	6-speed
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Driveline	O-ring sealed chain	-
Ignition	Digital transistorised with electronic advance	Digital
Lubrication system	-	Wet sump
Compression	10.0:1	10.5:1
Chassis
Front suspension	41 mm leading-axle telescopic fork,177 mm axle travel	41 mm telescopic, coil spring, spring pre-load fully adjustable
Rear suspension	Pro-Link with adjustable compression damping, 173 mm axle travel	Link type, oil damped, coil spring, spring pre-load 7-way adjustable, rebound damping 4-way adjustable
Front brakes	Double disc	Double disc
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Diameter (mm)	240	240
Front tyre	100/90-R19	-
Rear tyre	130/80-R17	-
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	-	26
Other
Starter	Electric	-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,515	1,440
Dry weight (kg)	218	204
Power/weight ratio	0.1982	0.2775
Overall height (mm)	1,305	1,235
Overall length (mm)	2,250	2,110
Overall width (mm)	905	770
Seat height (mm)	841	770
Ground clearance (mm)	177	135
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	17.5	20