Honda XL650V Transalp vs Royal Enfield Continental GT Continental GT 650 (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda XL650V Transalpstacks up against the Royal Enfield Continental GT Continental GT 650. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda XL650V TransalpRoyal Enfield Continental GT Continental GT 650
Model year20072026
Price$6,349
Engine647 cc648 cc
Horsepower52 hp
Torque55 Nm
Weight191 kg214 kg
Seat height33 mm805 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L12.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speedManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDouble discDisc
Rear brakesSingle discDisc
Tires100 / 90 R18 M/C 56H / 130 / 70 R18 M/C 63H

Honda XL650V Transalp vs Royal Enfield Continental GT Continental GT 650 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda XL650V Transalp and the Royal Enfield Continental GT Continental GT 650 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda XL650V Transalp brings 52 hp in a 191 kg package, while the Royal Enfield Continental GT Continental GT 650 counters with its own power figure at 214 kg.

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: