The XL600V Transalp is the first Transalp, listed as available from 1986 and in the United States in 1989, and Honda built the first prototype in 1985 as a motorbike for riding off the road. The first version made 50 hp at 8,000 rpm, raised to 55 hp for the 1989 and 1990 version. A rear disc brake arrived in 1991, new appearance in 1994, new 34 mm carburetors and a microprocessor-driven ignition in 1996 and a second front disc in 1997. Each model year has its own page.
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Source Wikipedia: Honda TransalpLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
The Honda Transalp is the XL400V, XL600V, XL650V, XL700V, and XL750 series of dual-sport motorcycles manufactured in Japan by Honda since 1987.
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The XL600V from 1986 - available in the United States in 1989
Lead paragraph, manufacturer
The Honda Transalp is the XL400V, XL600V, XL650V, XL700V, and XL750 series of dual-sport motorcycles manufactured in Japan by Honda since 1987.
Models, first power
The first version output 50 hp (37 kW) at 8,000 rpm, increased to 55 hp (41 kW) for the 1989 and 1990 version.
History, prototype
The first prototype was built in 1985 as an off-road motorbike with a 500 cc (31 cu in) engine.
Body style, dual-sport-motorcycle: Lead paragraph, dual-sport
series of dual-sport motorcycles manufactured in Japan by Honda since 1987
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