Thanks for showing us around your part of Estonia. Very scenic. Yes, the feel of the bike is influenced by what you usually ride, and what you rode immediately before. I was coming from an old 1995 Cagiva Elefant 750, and the Honda feels bigger and higher by comparison, but is far better out on the highway. I think if you spent more time on the Transalp, it would start to make more sense. After 20,200 kms on mine, many on dirt roads, it has 'grown on me'. I have other bikes (Ducati sports bike) and the Honda is a good alternative to a madly fast road bike. More relaxing for an older rider, happier at gentler speeds, and can explore any interesting minor roads. I was a little underwhelmed by it on the test ride, but took the chance and bought it anyway, and I don't regret it. At all. This is a bike that makes more sense the longer you ride it. It becomes smoother over time, has remarkable economy (400 kms from a tank, if it is filled right up) and has an 'easiness' about it. A superb clutch take-up - I have never stalled it in those kilometres - It can do most road surfaces, yet still handles well at higher speeds on the highway. A lot to like about it. Try to get a bit more time on your friend's bike - it might start to grow on you also. Having a Transalp for the longer rides, or two-up, would make a good alternative as a second bike to your 300.
You make a solid case. By the sound of it Honda has succeeded in making a very solid travel bike - much like the original Transalp. As long as my “trips” hardly ever extend longer than trips around the city or my immediate surrounding trails, a 300 makes more sense. Once I start stretching those rides longer, I will definitely revisit this bike. Thanks for watching and commenting! Very good insight!
You are keeping the revs too low, and change gears to early on road, that's why you don't feel you want to wring it. Maybe because it's your friends bike and you are used to shorter gears of the crf. This bike flies.
Yeah, it is a bit on the heavy side, visually as well. That’s one reason why I was never too fond of the way XT660r looked, though it’s a cool bike - looks like its belly is too big and hanging..
Yes, I agree they look a bit awkward from front on, but not so bad from other angles. But I don't think we buy these for their looks - I have a tasty Ducati to stare at - but the Transalp is a very useful model, and gets better as you go. I don't know an 'adventure bike' that I would describe as good looking - they are more about practicalities. Yes, the engine and exhaust hang quite low, but it only has 20mm less ground clearance than the Tenere, and costs a fair bit less in Australia. Not so top-heavy either.
I have Honda Transalp 750 XL ,2024.Do not coment,just trust me,AVOID if you have some brain. i did pay 11900 € and it is a peace of crap.Together with another one I have tried after complaining on vibrations on handles and seat.
Sorry to hear you are so disappointed with your Transalp. I suggest you persist with it, as the engine becomes smoother around 5,000 kms. It is a far better bike than you have found so far, and if you read my comments above, you will appreciate that this bike actually gets better as you go. Mine is now completely smooth at open road speed - 100 - 110 kmh in top gear - and returns amazing fuel economy. Don't give up on it; it is actually a lot of bike for the price. Good handling, not too heavy, etc.
Thanks for showing us around your part of Estonia. Very scenic. Yes, the feel of the bike is influenced by what you usually ride, and what you rode immediately before. I was coming from an old 1995 Cagiva Elefant 750, and the Honda feels bigger and higher by comparison, but is far better out on the highway. I think if you spent more time on the Transalp, it would start to make more sense. After 20,200 kms on mine, many on dirt roads, it has 'grown on me'. I have other bikes (Ducati sports bike) and the Honda is a good alternative to a madly fast road bike. More relaxing for an older rider, happier at gentler speeds, and can explore any interesting minor roads. I was a little underwhelmed by it on the test ride, but took the chance and bought it anyway, and I don't regret it. At all.
This is a bike that makes more sense the longer you ride it. It becomes smoother over time, has remarkable economy (400 kms from a tank, if it is filled right up) and has an 'easiness' about it. A superb clutch take-up - I have never stalled it in those kilometres - It can do most road surfaces, yet still handles well at higher speeds on the highway. A lot to like about it. Try to get a bit more time on your friend's bike - it might start to grow on you also. Having a Transalp for the longer rides, or two-up, would make a good alternative as a second bike to your 300.
You make a solid case. By the sound of it Honda has succeeded in making a very solid travel bike - much like the original Transalp.
As long as my “trips” hardly ever extend longer than trips around the city or my immediate surrounding trails, a 300 makes more sense. Once I start stretching those rides longer, I will definitely revisit this bike.
Thanks for watching and commenting! Very good insight!
You are keeping the revs too low, and change gears to early on road, that's why you don't feel you want to wring it. Maybe because it's your friends bike and you are used to shorter gears of the crf. This bike flies.
Yeah, makes sense. I am used to singles that rather don’t like to rev.
Hi mate
It seems like a fun bike too
It has quite a strange look tho.. especially on the front 😑😅
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Yeah, it is a bit on the heavy side, visually as well. That’s one reason why I was never too fond of the way XT660r looked, though it’s a cool bike - looks like its belly is too big and hanging..
Yes, I agree they look a bit awkward from front on, but not so bad from other angles. But I don't think we buy these for their looks - I have a tasty Ducati to stare at - but the Transalp is a very useful model, and gets better as you go. I don't know an 'adventure bike' that I would describe as good looking - they are more about practicalities. Yes, the engine and exhaust hang quite low, but it only has 20mm less ground clearance than the Tenere, and costs a fair bit less in Australia. Not so top-heavy either.
One of my favorite bikes. Too bad it doesn't have CC...
You mean displacement? More CCs would make it an Africa Twin, no? 😄
@@MargusMoto Cruise Control :D
@@iSlanderEST Realized this was what you meant right after posting 🤦♂️
@@MargusMoto my current bike is the smallest cc bike I've ever owned :P I don't think I need more engine power :P
I have Honda Transalp 750 XL ,2024.Do not coment,just trust me,AVOID if you have some brain.
i did pay 11900 € and it is a peace of crap.Together with another one I have tried after complaining on vibrations on handles and seat.
Yeah, I hear ya. No real plans to go for a mammoth at this time 😄
Sorry to hear you are so disappointed with your Transalp. I suggest you persist with it, as the engine becomes smoother around 5,000 kms. It is a far better bike than you have found so far, and if you read my comments above, you will appreciate that this bike actually gets better as you go. Mine is now completely smooth at open road speed - 100 - 110 kmh in top gear - and returns amazing fuel economy. Don't give up on it; it is actually a lot of bike for the price. Good handling, not too heavy, etc.