1989 Honda Transalp Rare Opportunity

4500, USD

Honda Transalp XL600V Dual Sport Adventure Tourer
Low mileage; 23,000 miles
Excellent condition
New Bridgestone Battle Ax tires
New battery
Custom seat, GPS and fuel cell represented in some photographs are not included.
Bike is as in first two St. Helens photos.

Jesse Luggage
• BMW 650 Odyssey Panniers: 82 liters; 20"x18"x8"
• Integrated lockable tool compartment, 15" deep.
• Narrow profile (width is less than handlebars)
• Powder coated white panniers with Transalp markers
• Quick disconnect cam locks
• Custom made pannier rack utilizing Jesse Luggage mounts
• Four metal tabs were added to the pannier rack for future accessories
• The costly and time consuming alterations allowed the right pannier to accommodate the hockey
stick form of the exhaust system
• http://www.jesseluggage.com/g650gs.html
• Estimated retail/fabrication values: $1075/panniers + $200/mounts + $375/(custom rack,
pannier, sidestand, engine guard alterations, paint & markers); Total = $1650

Engine guards
• GIVI
• Powder coated white
• Highway pegs added for taller riders or riders with bad knees
• Highway pegs match the passenger foot pegs
• Mounts for driving/fog lights
• Metal tabs added for future accessories (convenient containers, etc)
• http://www.happy-trail.com/Departments/bFind-Your-Bikeb/Honda/Transalp-XL600V.aspx
• $130+

Skid plate or engine guard: $200+
• Custom made heavy duty bash/skid plate
• Powder coated white
• Uses the same mounting point as the original; easy to remove

Side stand alteration
• Larger base or footprint for dirt & sand
• Powder coated black

Windshield upgrade
• Clearview GT23: 12 inches longer & 4 inches wider
• $153
• http://clearviewshields.com/shop/product.php?id=32
• http://www.happy-trail.com/Honda-TransAlp/Clearview-Windshields-Honda-Transalp.aspx

Fuel Tank:
• White metal flake still shines like new.
• Tank Bag: MotoCentric Mototrek 19 - $90

Misc:
Dual spark plugs per cylinder: starts quickly and easily every time
Travel solo with the confidence of Honda's proven reliability
Fuel tank capacity: 18.0 litres (4.7 Gal)
Everything functions as new. Absolutely zero problems during ownership.
GIVI black E340 Monolock 34Ltr case is included.
Recently replaced oil, filter and brake fluid.

Honda Transalp XL600V: Promotional Brochure

Paris to Dakar or Brisbane to Perth

The Honda Transalp 600V -- A remarkable new machine which will change the way you think about long distance riding -- A totally new concept in rally touring.

Only Honda could have produced a machine which is so comfortable in so many different situations -- from Paris to Dakar, from Brisbane to Perth or from home to the local store, the Transalp 600V will go anywhere you are game to point it with ease and it will do so at a level of comfort and luxury that you'll find hard to believe.

Sure, it looks great but that stylish fairing is a serious piece of aerodynamics made to ensure that your Transalp cuts through the air beautifully. Atop the fairing, the integrated mini-screen creates an area of rider-protection for superbly comfortable and fatigue-free touring.

The engine is 583cc of smooth, tractable, V-twin, power-to-spare with features such as special vibration-reducing dual pin crank and twin CD ignition.

Suspension starts with Honda's legendary Pro Link at the rear and goes from there to huge 41mm air-assisted forks up front. The wheels even feature a new hub design which incorporates Honda's latest Tangentially Located (TL) spoke system which reduces spoke maintenance dramatically.

Nothing less than a comprehensive inspection and test-ride can begin to sho you the pure excitement and on-off highway riding pleasure which is the Transalp 600V story.

• Big capacity fuel tank is ergonomically designed for long-distance touring comfort
• Slim, 583cc liquid-cooled 52 degree V-twin power plant delivers loads of power and low-end torque.
• Pro-Link rear suspension ensures smooth ride with low seat height
• Beefy, 41mm forks with integrated fork-brace provide 200mm of axle travel
• Dual-piston caliper front disc brake with semi-metal pads
• New, aerodynamic, frame-mounted fairing
• Comfortable, deeply padded long-distance touring seat.
• Sturdy resin rear carrier with integrally styled tail light
• Instruments, including a coolant temperature gauge, accurate electronic tachometer and
one-touch trip meter are centrally located in the fairing.
• Controls include compact side-pull throttle, starter button, push-to-cancel indicator switch and
choke control.
• Bar-mounted hand guards provide effective protection from bushes etc. when you are riding in
the rough.
• Large, full-coverage resin bash plate provides rugged protection without excessive weight and
detaches for easy engine access.
• Large, rugged resin rear carrier with rigid light weight aluminum brackets provides a steady
mount for luggage and other essentials.
• Twin aluminum radiators stabilize running temperatures. Right hand unit features a
thermostatically-controlled electric fan.
• Engine Type 583cc OHC 4-Stroke, Liquid-cooled 52 degree V-twin
• Bore and Stroke (mm) 75x66
• Compression Ratio 9.2:1
• Carburetors 2x32mm
• Start System Electric
• Transmission 5-Speed
• Final Drive O-ring sealed chain
• Length 2265 mm (89")
• Width 865 mm (34")
• Height 1260 mm (49")
• Wheelbase 1505 mm (59")
• Seat Height 850 mm (33")
• Ground Clearance 225 mm (9")
• Front Tire 90/90-21
• Rear Tire 130/80-17
• Front Suspension Air-assist leading-axle fork
• Rear Suspension Pro-Link
• Front Brake Hydraulic disc
• Rear Brake Leading/trailing drum
• Dry Weight 175 kg (385 lbs)




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