| Attribute | Honda XL 700 V Transalp × | Metisse Desert Racer 2010 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2010 |
| Make | Honda | Metisse |
| Model | Honda XL 700 V Transalp | Metisse Desert Racer |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Classic |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor. Amal |
| Displacement (cm³) | 680.2 | 649 |
| Power (kw) | 43.2 | 34.3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | - |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 60 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 79 | 71 |
| Stroke (mm) | 76 | 82 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | - |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | - |
| Ignition | Fully transistorised electronic | - |
| Clutch | Mechanical. cable-actuated, Wet, Wet, multiplate with coil springs | - |
| Compression | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Period chromed exhaust pipes |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | Cerani fork |
| Rear suspension | - | BSA |
| Front brakes | Double disc | - |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | - |
| Frame type | - | Mark III chrome moly, nickel plated, oil-bearing frame with oil filter included |
| Front tyre | 100/90-R19 | 100/110-18 |
| Rear tyre | 130/80-R17 | 2.75-21 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 218 | 135 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1982 | 0.2541 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17.5 | - |