New Honda Bikes : XL700V Transalp

XL700V Transalp

Dynamic new Adventure Sports styling really sets the pace for the all-new 2008 XL700V Transalp. Powered by a new fuel-injected V-twin engine that carries it down the road with impressive power and confident cruising speed, the new Transalp reasserts its position as Europe's most versatile midsized motorcycle.

Features

• Wide-coverage handlebarmounted knuckleguards
• NNew aggressive, more compact Adventure Sports bodywork design
• Slimmer, more contoured seat for easier reach to ground
• New sleekly designed resin rear carrier integrates pillion hand grips
• Progressive Pro-Link rear suspension
• New 130/80-17 radial rear tyre mounted on lightweight black-anodised aluminium wheel rims
• New catalyser chamber located below swingarm pivot for low centre-of-gravity
• New 680cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected 8-valve V-twin engine delivers smooth, strong performance
• New Combined-ABS version with 3-piston callipers
• New smaller 19" front tyre mountedon lightweight black-anodised wire-spoke wheels
• Dual front disc brakes with dual-piston callipers and drilled rotors
• Long-travel 41mm hydraulic leading-axle front fork
• New, more compact front cowl with over/under dual headlight
• New, more compact and stylish instrument panel