Honda XL700V Technical Specifications

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This is most definitely a “work in progress”, so any additional info gratefully received.

These specifications are intended as a guide and do not constitute official measurements or specifications. If you are unsure please get a Honda approved mechanic to check or maintain your bike.

All units in millimetres mm (inches in) unless otherwise specified.

Honda XL700V
Covers the years: 2008 onwards (V-
Please post up specs of other variations if you have them.

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Dimensions
Length: 2250 mm (88.6 in)
Width: 905 (35.6 in)
Height: 1305 mm (51.4 in)
Wheelbase: 1515 mm (59.6 in)
Seat height: 841 mm (33.1 in), low seat option 821 mm (32.3 in)
Ground clearance: 177 mm (6.97 in)
Kerb weight: 219.0 Kgs (481.8 lbs)

Frame
Frame type: Single downtube with double loop cradle of rectangular section.
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Front wheel travel: 177 mm (6.97 in)
Rear suspension: Swingarm
Rear wheel travel: 173 mm (6.8 in)
Front tyre size: 100/90-R19 57H
Rear tyre size: 130/80-R17 65H
Front brake: Hydraulic twin discs 256 mm (10.08 in), twin piston sliding caliper
Rear brake: Hydraulic single disc 240 mm (9.4 in) single piston sliding caliper
Caster angle: 28º 23'
Trail length: 111 mm (4.37 in)
Fuel tank capacity: 17.5 litres (3.85 Imp Gal)

Engine
Type: Petrol, liquid cooled 4-stroke SOHC 52º V-twin, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore and Stroke: 81.0 x 66.0 mm (3.19 x 2.6 in)
Displacement: 680.2 cm³ (41.5 in³)
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Valve train: 4-valve, single chain driven SOHC
Lubrication system: Forced pressure with wet sump
Oil pump type: Trochoid/double rotor
Cooling system: Liquid cooled

Carburation
PGM-F1electronic fuel injection

Drive Train
Clutch system: Wet multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission: Constant mesh, 5 speeds
Primary reduction: ?
Final reduction: ?
Gear ratio 1st: ?
Gear ratio 2nd: ?
Gear ratio 3rd: ?
Gear ratio 4th: ?
Gear ratio 5th: ?
Gear-shift pattern: Left operated return system 1 - N - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5

Lubrication System
Engine oil capacity:
at draining ? Litres (? Imp qt, ? US qt)
at disassembly ? Litres (? Imp qt, ? US qt)
at filter change ? Litres (? Imp qt, ? US qt) Recommended engine oil: Honda 4-stroke oil or equivalent motor oil. API service classification: SE, SF or SG Viscosity.
Oil pump rotor:
Tip clearance: ? mm (? thou)
Body clearance: ? mm to ? mm (? thou to ? thou)
Rotor end float: ? mm to ? mm (? thou to ? thou)

Fuel System
Idle speed: ? ± ? rpm
Throttle grip free play: ? – ? mm (? - ? in)

Cooling System
Coolant capacity: Approximately ? litres.
Radiator cap opening pressure: ? to ? Psi (? to ? Bar)
Thermostat:
Opening temperature: ? to ?º C (? to ?º F)
Fully open: ?º C (?º F)
Valve lift: ? mm (? in) minimum Standard coolant concentration: 50% mixture with soft water

Cylinder Head / Valves
Valve clearances:
Inlet: ? to ? Mm (? thou to ? thou)
Exhaust: ? to ? mm (? thou to ? thou)

Clutch
Clutch lever free play: ? – ? mm (? to ? in)
Clutch spring free length: ? mm (? in)
Clutch disc thickness:
A (7 Discs): ? to ? Mm (? to ? in). Service limit: ? mm (? in)
B (1 Disc): ? to ? mm (? – ? in). Service limit: ? mm (? in) Clutch plate warpage service limit: ? mm (? in)

Front Wheel / Suspension / Steering
Cold tyre pressure, front: ? psi (? bar), Rider only
Cold tyre pressure, front: ? psi (? bar), Rider and pillion
Fork spring free length: ? mm (? in). Service limit: ? mm (? in)
Fork tube runout service limit: ? mm (? thou)
Fork oil type: 5 W fork oil
Fork oil level: ? mm (? in)
Fork oil capacity: ? cc

Rear Wheel / Suspension
Cold tyre pressure, rear: ? psi (? bar), Rider only
Cold tyre pressure, rear: ? psi (? bar), Rider and pillion
Drive chain slack: ? to ? mm (? to ? in)
Drive chain:

Disc Brakes
Specified Brake Fluid: Dot 4
Front brake disc thickness: ? mm (? in). Service limit: ? mm (? in).
Front brake disc maximum run-out: ? mm (? thou)
Rear brake disc thickness: ? mm (? in). Service limit: ? mm (? in).
Rear brake disc maximum run-out: ? mm (? thou)

Electrical System
Ignition System: Digital with electronic advance
Spark plug type: ? – standard.
Spark plug type: ? – high speed riding
Spark plug gap: ? – ? mm (? – ? thou)

Alternator: 12 Volts, ? Ah, ? W at 5000 rpm UK, ? W at 5000 rpm European
Regulator / Rectifier output: ? Volts at 5000 rpm
Headlight bulb: 60 / 55 Watts
Tail light bulb: 21 / 5 Watts
Speedo light: 1.7 Watts
High beam indicator: 1.7 Watts
Turn signal lights: 21 Watts
Turn signal indicator: 3.4 Watts x 2
Neutral indicator: 3.4 Watts
Oil pressure indicator: 1.7 Watts
Immobiliser (HISS) indicator: 3.4 Watts
Fuses: Main: 30 Amp, 10 Amp x 4, 15 Amp x 2 ??

Torque Values
Unless specified all bolts should be tightened to the following torque values.

Standard Fasteners N-m (kgf-m, lbf-ft):
5 mm Bolt and nut: 5 (0.5, 3.6)
6 mm Bolt and nut: 10 (1, 7)
8 mm Bolt and nut: 22 (2.2, 16)
10 mm Bolt and nut: 34 (3.5, 25)
12 mm Bolt and nut: 54 (5.5, 40)
5 mm Screw: 4 (0.4, 2.9)
6 mm Screw: 9 (0.9, 6.5)
6 mm Flange bolt (8 mm Head: Small flange): 9 (0.9, 6.5)
6 mm Flange bolt (8 mm Head: Large flange - engine only): 12 (1.2, 9)
6 mm Flange bolt (10 mm Head) and nut: 12 (1.2, 9)
8 mm Flange bolt and nut: 26 (2.7, 20)
10 mm Flange bolt and nut: 39 (4.0, 29)

Engine
Engine / transmission oil drain plug: ? N-m (? kgf-m, ? lbf-ft)
Engine / transmission oil filter: ? N-m (? kgf-m, ? lbf-ft)
Rocker arm adjusting screw locknut: ? N-m
Spark plugs: ? N-m
Front sprocket retainer plate bolts: ? N-m

Front Wheel / Brakes
Front axle shaft: ? N-m (? kgf-m, ? lbf-ft)
Front axle holder nuts: ? N-m (? kgf-m, ? lbf-ft)
Brake caliper mounting bolt: ? N-m (? kgf-m, ? lbf-ft)
Brake caliper bleed valves: ? N-m
Brake hose banjo bolts: ? N-m

Rear Wheel
Rear axle nut: ? N-m (? kgf-m, ? lbf-ft)
Rear sprocket nuts: ? N-m

Frame / Suspension
Front fork clamp bolts (bottom yoke): ? N-m
Front fork clamp bolts (top yoke): ? N-m
Front fork damper rod bolt: ? N-m
Front fork top bolt: ? N-m
Handlebar holder clamp bolts: ? N-m
Shock absorber mounting bolts nuts: ? N-m
Sidestand pivot bolt: ? N-m
Sidestand pivot bolt nut: ? N-m
Steering head bearing adjuster nut: ? N-m
Steering stem nut: ? N-m

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All units in millimetres mm (inches in) unless otherwise specified.

Honda XL700V(A)
Covers the years: 2008 onwards (V8 - )

Dimensions
Length: 2250 mm (88.6 in)
Width: 905 (35.6 in)
Height: 1305 mm (51.4 in)
Wheelbase: 1515 mm (59.6 in)
Seat height: 841 mm (33.1 in), low seat option 821 mm (32.3 in)
Ground clearance: 177 mm (6.97 in)
Kerb weight: 219.0 Kgs (481.8 lbs)

Frame
Frame type: Single downtube with double loop cradle of rectangular section.
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Front wheel travel: 177 mm (6.97 in)
Rear suspension: Swingarm
Rear wheel travel: 173 mm (6.8 in)
Front tyre size: 100/90-R19 57H
Rear tyre size: 130/80-R17 65H
Front brake: Hydraulic twin discs 256 mm (10.08 in), twin piston sliding caliper
Rear brake: Hydraulic single disc 240 mm (9.4 in) single piston sliding caliper
Caster angle: 28? 23'
Trail length: 111 mm (4.37 in)
Fuel tank capacity: 17.5 litres (3.85 Imp Gal)

Engine
Type: Petrol, liquid cooled 4-stroke SOHC 52° V-twin, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore and Stroke: 81.0 x 66.0 mm (3.19 x 2.6 in)
Displacement: 680.2 cm³ (41.5 in³)
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Valve train: 4-valve, single chain driven SOHC
Lubrication system: Forced pressure with wet sump
Oil pump type: Trochoid/double rotor
Cooling system: Liquid cooled

Carburation
PGM-F1electronic fuel injection

Drive Train
Clutch system: Wet multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission: Constant mesh, 5 speeds
Primary reduction: 1.763 (67/38 )
Final reduction: 3.133 (47/15)
Gear ratio 1st: 2.500 (35/14
Gear ratio 2nd: 1.722 (31/18 )
Gear ratio 3rd: 1.333 (28/21)
Gear ratio 4th: 1.111 (30/27)
Gear ratio 5th: 0.961 (25/26)
Gear-shift pattern: Left operated return system 1 - N - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5

Lubrication System
Engine oil capacity:
at draining 2.1 litres (2.2 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt)
at disassembly 2.9 litres (3.1 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt)
at filter change 2.3 litres (2.4 US qt, 2.0 Imp qt)
Recommended engine oil: Honda 4-stroke oil or equivalent motor oil. API service classification: SE, SF or SG Viscosity.
Tip clearance: 0.15 mm (0.006)
Body clearance: 0.15 mm to 0.21 mm (0.006 to 0.008 )
Side clearance: 0.02 mm to 0.08 mm (0.001 to 0.003 )

Fuel System
Idle speed: 1200 ± 100 rpm
Throttle grip free play: 2 – 4 mm (1/16 - 3/16 in)

Cooling System
Coolant capacity
Radiator and engine: 2.35 litres (2.48 US qt, 2.07 lmp qt)
Reserve tank: 0.6 litre (0.63 US qt, 0.53 lmp qt)
Radiator cap opening pressure: 16 - 20 psi
Thermostat:
Opening temperature: 80 to 84 °C (176 to 183 °F)
Fully open: 95 °C (203 °F)
Valve lift: 8 mm (0.3 in) minimum at 95 °C (203 °F)
Standard coolant concentration: 1:1 mixture with distilled water

Cylinder Head / Valves
Valve clearances:
Inlet: 0.15 plus/minus 0.02 mm (0.006 plus/minus 0.001)
Exhaust: 0.20 plus/minus 0.02 mm (0.008 plus/minus 0.001)

Clutch
Clutch lever free play: 10 – 20 mm (3/8 to 13/16 in)
Clutch spring free length: 43.2 mm (1.70 in)
Clutch disc thickness:
A : 2.62 to 2.78 mm (0.103 to 0.109 in). Service limit: 2.3 mm (0.09 in)
B : 2.92 to 3.08 mm (0.115 to 0.121 in). Service limit: 2.6 mm (0.10 in)
C : 2.62 to 2.78 mm (0.103 to 0.109 in). Service limit: 2.3 mm (0.09 in)
Clutch plate warpage service limit: 0.3 mm (0.012 in)

Front Wheel / Suspension / Steering
Cold tyre pressure, front: 29 psi (2.00 bar), Rider only
Cold tyre pressure, front: 29 psi (2.00 bar), Rider and pillion
Fork spring free length: 621.4 mm (24.47 in). Service limit: 609 mm (23.98 in)
Fork tube runout service limit: 0.20 mm (0.008 )
Fork oil type: Honda ULTRA CUSHION OIL 10W
Fork oil level: 104 mm (4.1 in)
Fork oil capacity: 598 plus/minus 2.5 cc

Rear Wheel / Suspension
Cold tyre pressure, rear: 29 psi (2.00 bar), Rider only
Cold tyre pressure, rear: 41 psi (2.80 bar), Rider and pillion
Drive chain slack: 35 to 45 mm (1.4 to 1.8 in)
Drive chain: Regina REG525ZRHB-118LE

Disc Brakes
Specified Brake Fluid: Dot 4
Front brake disc thickness: 3.8 - 4.2 mm (0.15 - 0.17 in). Service limit: 3.5 mm (0.14 in).
Front brake disc warpage: 0.30 mm (0.012)
Rear brake disc thickness: 5.8 - 6.2 mm (0.23 - 0.24 in). Service limit: 5 mm (0.20 in).
Rear brake disc warpage: 0.30 mm (0.012)

Electrical System
Ignition System: Digital with electronic advance
Spark plug type: NGK CPR8EA-9, DENSO U24EPR9
Spark plug gap: 0.8 – 0.9 mm (0.03 – 0.04 in)
Battery: 12V, 11.2Ah
Alternator capacity: 396W / 5.000 rpm
Headlight high beam bulb: 55 W
Headlight low beam bulb: 55 W
Position light: 5W
Brake / Taillight: 21/5 W
License light: 5W
Turn signal light: 21W X 4
Instrument light: LED X 11
Turn signal indicator: LED X 2
High beam indicator: LED
Neutral indicator: LED
Oil pressure indicator: LED
MIL: LED
HISS indicator: LED
ABS indicator: LED
Fuses:
XL700V - Main: 30 Amp Sub: 20 Amp x 3, 10 Amp x 5
XL700VA - Main: 30 Amp Sub: 30Amp X 2, 20 Amp x 3, 10 Amp x 6

Torque Values
Standard Fasteners N-m (kgf-m, lbf-ft):
5 mm Bolt and nut: 5.2 (0.5, 3.8 )
6 mm Bolt and nut: 10 (1, 7)
8 mm Bolt and nut: 22 (2.2, 16)
10 mm Bolt and nut: 34 (3.5, 25)
12 mm Bolt and nut: 55 (5.6, 41)
5 mm Screw: 4.2 (0.4, 3.1)
6 mm Screw: 9 (0.9, 6.6)
6 mm Flange bolt (8 mm Head: Small flange): 10 (1.0, 7)
6 mm Flange bolt (8 mm Head: Large flange): 12 (1.2, 9)
6 mm Flange bolt (10 mm Head) and nut: 12 (1.2, 9)
8 mm Flange bolt and nut: 27 (2.8, 20)
10 mm Flange bolt and nut: 39 (4.0, 29)

Engine
Engine oil drain bolt: 30 N-m (3.1 kgf-m, 10 lbf-ft)
Oil filter cartridge: 26 N-m (2.7 kgf-m, 19 lbf-ft)
Spark plugs: 16 N-m

Front Wheel / Brakes
Front axle: 64 N-m (6.5 kgf-m, 4.7 lbf-ft)
Front axle holder nuts: 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 9 lbf-ft)
Brake caliper mounting bolt: 30 N-m (3.1 kgf-m, 22 lbf-ft)
Brake caliper bleed valves: 5.4 N-m

Rear Wheel
Rear axle nut: 88 N-m (9 kgf-m, 65 lbf-ft)
Rear sprocket nuts: 45 N-m

Frame / Suspension
Handlebar holder bolt: 27 N-m
Handlebar lower holder nut: 26.5 N-m
Fork center bolt: 20 N-m
Fork cap: 22 N-m
Fork top bridge pinch bolt: 26 N-m
Fork bottom bridge pinch bolt: 34 N-m
Shock absorber mounting bolts nuts: 44 N-m
Sidestand pivot bolt: 9.8 N-m
Sidestand pivot lock nut: 29.4 N-m
Steering stem nut: 103 N-m