Gilera XRT 600 vs Honda XL 600 V Transalp (reduced effect) (1992)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Gilera XRT 600stacks up against the Honda XL 600 V Transalp (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecGilera XRT 600Honda XL 600 V Transalp (reduced effect)
Model year19901992
Price
Engine554 cc583 cc
Horsepower41 hp27 hp
Fuel capacity5.3 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 130/80-17 90/90-21 / 130/80-17

Gilera XRT 600 vs Honda XL 600 V Transalp (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Gilera XRT 600 and the Honda XL 600 V Transalp (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Gilera XRT 600 brings 41 hp, while the Honda XL 600 V Transalp (reduced effect) counters with 27 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: