Honda’s affordable new XL750 Transalp impresses both on- and off-road | MCN Review
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
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Neevesy has been out on the launch of the new Honda XL750 Transalp. Watch his video verdict here and read the review at the link: www.motorcycle...
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Respect! Such a good report. I love reading and watching reports from MCN, especially from Neevesy. I'm from Bavaria, more precisely from Franconian Switzerland. A very nice motorcycle area. I think British motorcycle reports are better than German ones. This may be due to the fact that in Germany motorcycles are no longer used as much in everyday life and are often just purely for fun. Anyway, I will give your channel more importance than any other in the world. You're such a good journalist, Mr. Neeves. Come to my area with the highest concentration of breweries in the world. Over 100 breweries. I will be your Tourguide.
Who doesn’t like touring Bavaria from England on a bike and sampling those great beers? Great roads to and hospitable people - lovely.
I think there are a lot if us in England who would enjoy the trip!
Put my name down for that tour
Hut ab! Ihr Englisch ist verdammt gut. Die meisten Engländer machen deutlich mehr Fehler. Ich hasse es, dass meine Muttersprache so vergewaltigt wird. Besonders durch die Werbung.
So am Rande: Bayern ist echt geil. Dort haben die Menschen irgendwie eine bessere Erziehung und Bildung. Schönen Tag noch.
@@christiangrendel9893 Viele Reisen mit Bike im englischsprachigen Raum und jeden Montag English Conversation Group in der Bücherei 😉
What a fantastically thorough and articulate review. I appreciate the references to so many other bikes that have come before and exist now. Puts this bike in clear context. I also appreciate the modesty of skill presented and how this bike is therefore great for most riders who don’t aspire to be another Chris Birch! 😊 Well done MCN, and Honda!!
Still riding my XL600 from 1990, which I bought as my first bike 2 years ago. Enjoyed every minute on it so the release and timing of the XL750 seems pretty ideal for my second one. Excited to try it.
XL600 was a blast, had one for ages, excellent 👌
Look up Redfleming . It's my UA-cam channel I have my 1996 alp and I have a green 95 aswell
That bike is almost 200 lbs heavier than your xl600.
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Don’t believe the legacy hype. The bike will be complety something else
My early biking days were on BSA, Triumph and Norton. I never found parallel twins to be boring ❤
Things really have gone full circle haven't they. British manufacturers always thought parallel twins were best for performance, cost, packaging, handling etc ...turns out they were right all along 😮
@@nickrider5220 "Being right" doesn't mean siht, when the crap loses oil as well as screws right out of the showrooms 😁
First P twin I rode was a mate's Yamaha TDR 250 as a teenager and that was definitely not boring!
@@DanTube2010 Spicy 2-strokers are mostly, if not always, good fun 😁
100 years old (and hardly further developed) technology on the other hand...
Correct, they definitely weren't boring - mine kept me fully occupied watching them self-destruct...
You can’t argue with Neevesy, well you could , but you’d be just wrong 😂 love his reviews always spot on, seems effortless but he always also delivers a super comprehensive review. Looks a class leader .
He is bike journalist and not a youtuber. He earned the respect and done his apprenticeship
What's with these manufacturers not including cruise - or even offering it?! Given this engine and physical configuration is so well suited to longer journeys, both the Hornet and the Transalp are screaming for cc. And for anyone who says this is just a bunch of arm-waving, if you haven't enjoyed cc on a several hour trip, you don't know. This and the new parallel twins at Suzuki are absolutely perfect for ANY cruising/touring aid. Great review, and so exciting to see so many incredible bikes at our disposal. If cruise magically appears, I might have to think about replacing my '18 V-Strom 1K (which doesn't have cc either!).
Totally agree!!! What’s with these new japanese bikes like the Transalp and V-strom 800 without cruise!!!! Wake up!!! Any one who rides multiple several hundred mile days in a row cherish cruise-control. I won’t even consider road bike without cruise control anymore. This is the second miss in in 2023 by a japanese manufacturer. I bet Aprilia is sitting back and gleaming as the sales increase more and more having offered a great standard equipment package on the Tuareg.
Buy one of those manual throttle locks for £20 as a work around although I agree it’s a curious oversight by Honda
They are holding back so in 3 years they can offer a revised edition with cruise control to boost more sales of an updated version.
Really pleased that the TA has received such a great review from you after some of the misguided negative views from other channels that haven't even ridden the bike. I've been considering the AT but I think the TA would suit me better. Many thanks.
Great review. I am absolutely sold. Except my current country of residence has a 125cc limit! But as a soon as I move back to the real world... this thing is mine!!
Never thought an AVD bike would ever be described as 'cuddly', hahaha.
Exactly why I love watching Neevesy and MCN.
I love the look of this bike ... the classy Honda colour scheme is very reminiscent of an old single cylinder XL600L I used to beat about on ... if this new XL just had a red engine too then it would be perfect 😉
Still riding my 87xl600.
Ripped Kawasaki this time...Honda are famous for such things
@@williamrae9954 not sure what you mean by 'ripped Kawasaki' ... could you expand on that please?
@@MotoGoato put either side on view together, a clone...just as Honda did with a Range Rover in the States
@@williamrae9954 which Kawasaki are you referring to?? The only adventure-ish bikes Kawasaki sell currently (in the country I live in at least) are the Versys 1000 and 650 which have very different styling to the new Honda.
Coming from years of mountain biking prior to getting my first motorcycle several years ago, I'd like to say that the old Transalp is much better off-road than just "little gravel path" riding.
The lack of cruise control is very disappointing, just like with the smaller Tiger. At this point, in 2023, it's a major insult by companies forcing you to get their unnecessarily larger, heavier and pricier bikes just for a simple thing like cruise control.
Agree.
I agree but its the same thing that I don't manufacturers do to differentiate models.
Thank you for the review (finally one in English :) )! I'm so happy that the bike didn't disappoint. I've ordered one in Jan, should be here in a few weeks, and looking forward to see how it looks in real life. I absolutely agree on your comment on the CB500X - it really is more than the sum of its parts (I would know - I'm trading in mine for the Translap), and I'm really glad to hear that this is something similar in that aspect :)
I'll second that, I love my cb500x so much that there is no way I could trade it. I'm 63 y/o and owned a lot of bikes and the little cb is special to me. Good luck with your Transalp I'm sure it will be a keeper too.
I have a cb500x as well and yes it is definitely a bike that is much better than it seems on paper. When you live in the rocky mountains and all of your roads are terrible, rocky, pot hole filled, salt-corroded, etc, the plush suspension and great wind protection are so much appreciated. The transalp just seems to be more of what makes these 50/50 bikes so compelling and enjoyable
FINALLY!
The first English TransAlp review!
Not quite but close… Great review as always though.
Good job of the review as ever, owned the previous gen one for 2 or 3 years loved it but it needed more power and here we are 15years later.
Cant wait for a group test! Looks awesome.
I've been hoping neevsey would review this one. Seems like a lot of initial internet criticism is unwarranted. Looks like a fantastic all rounder which is what its meant to be.
Of course it is but it’s no africa twin - Thsts not to say that it’s not fantastic, just in different ways
a great "first look" guys, nice job! This smaller size than the Africa Twin was pretty interesting to me.... I just wish they would have done a "premium" version as well, with cruise control, Android Auto and a DCT. I'm probably a minority on wanting those things, but they are "deal breakers" for me. I get wanting to compete at a low price point though.
Looks sensational. I also think the lack of cruise control is a bit odd. Besides the usual wrist relief you always mention, there's also just the mental relief of having one less thing to focus on, and makes a big impact when you string multiple really long riding days together.
Not odd, but missed by plenty of people. Tenere and v-storm don’t have it either.
I’d expect an adventure sport model in a year or two with it and DCT
@@patarchibald303 I wouldn't unless they change the engine. It won't work with the dct. The reason the other bikes don't rev past 6k is the dct.
@@chrishart8548 Africa Twin doesn’t rev past 6k? I didn’t know it was such a low revving engine
@SLAKK makes maximum power @ 7500rpm i would have thought it would be lower being 1000cc only making 93hp the transalp makes its maximum at 9500rpm. It wouldn't work well as an automatic.
In my twilight years - thin seat, no screen adjustment, no DCT, and (moreover) no cruise. These are dealbreakers. They missed the mark for us older touring riders looking for a lighter, sub liter adv tourer.
Great review. Brilliantly done!!! This TransAlp looks exciting 😎🔥
It's not that parallel twins are boring. They are just different and I like the character of other engine types more. It's a preference.
I hope you don't feel the need to needlessly defend these p-twins. They are just easier and cheaper to make (for euro emissions as well) and package it seems. They are in my opinion the "safe" engine choice. Take that as you will.
I might test-ride this but I don't think it would be very high on my list. Wish them the best in sales.
I know what you mean. The modern p-twin with their super extreme tolerances, balancer shafts and the like bring cost reductions to manufacturers and, in turn, Joe Public. But give me a characterful V-twin any day. The old Brit’ twins had vibes aplenty and character, of course, but also reliability issues if not spannered regularly.
New Parallel twins with 270 cranks are not the twins of yesteryear (I love me a p-twin, KZ750 twin, GS500, and an interceptor 650) They all make roughly the same power but the sound of my interceptor is head and shoulders better than anything else I own. I am hoping this comes to the USA which still hasn't been confirmed. If Honda keeps this to around 10k then they will have bike that will sell like hotcakes.
Nice review👍👍, but I would go with the Aprilia Tuareg. The Tuareg have tubeless tires (big issue I think), it have longer and fully adjustable suspension, it have the mentioned CC, and is only 204kg with bashplate and hand guard.
I agree with you only thing is dealer support, Aprilla doesn't have it, Honda does, I moved away from Honda to KTM and have to travel an hr to find a main dealer for a service etc, i have 2 Honda main dealers within 20 mins, for me this matters in the long term
Very nicely described. One thing I noticed though, at the start you talk about the Honda striking gold with the engine in general 'loads of low down power" - 0:53. Yet in the Hornet review you describe the engine as peaky.
Neevecy is the defacto authority on motorcycles. I am now in Greece and I know I can trust his judgement. I am sick of a lot of other journalists that try to justify the free hospitality they get from the factories. MCN values great motorcycle journalists!
Can’t believe Honda didn’t put cruise control on this bike , that would’ve been a selling point for me.
go fetch a Turareg, bro
I want mine to have an inbuilt AI that can ride it without me needing to be there.....oh wait....
@@davidnobular9220 Make sure to strip your bikes of everything unnecessary. Who needs foam on their seats? Tachometers are just a distraction. Quit being a wimp and toss that windscreen too while you’re at it.
Buy a throttle clip, works well
@@fivespeed3026 Yeah !!
The lack of cruise control is a real disappointment. Needs to at least be an option, if not standard.
Go buy a miata.
@@getinit56 I'm not a hairdresser
@@TheLucas2696 haha.
Use a throttle lock in place of cruise if a need rather than a nice to have
Wait for 2024 modal maybe got upgrade.
Now they're going to shove this 750 engine in anything they can get their hands on. i wish they would make a scrambler instead. something like the ducati desert sled.
Cbr750r too
Heard of the CL500? If that takes off in the sales charts, they might go ahead with a CL750...
@@DonnyTrent5533 but it's a Munter they need to employ someone in the styling department...an Italian would be perfect
They just made the 300 and 500 scrambler, so they might make a 750 scrambler
@Paul Ridgeway they already did with the 500, 300, 250, 125 so I'm not sure why a 'sport tourer' style 750 wouldn't work.
Awesome! What a year. When it rains it pours. Decisions decisions. Gorgeous new Cosmic Yellow 765 or bike to go play on the gravel and ride Mama to lunch...
No cruise control !? That sucks. Heard tail subframe is welded not bolted as well.?
Honda CRF300L Rally looks like a better deal, if not doing too much highway speeds.
Nice review. It looks great & the engine sounds like a gem but it's a road bike through & through & is quite superficial so seemingly an adventure bike in name only. It's good value but looks like it's all for show & cheap because the chassis isn't actually spec'd that well suspension wise to be a truly accomplished dual purpose bike. All fine as long as you know what you're getting I guess.
Top review! Bike is very nice over all but the lack of cruise control is shame, also I feel like there is too much plastics on the front and around the dash. I can't say I like the face of the bike. Rather have the T7.
As a 2020 CB500x owner, I'm really annoyed about the lack of cruise control. Living in Canada, we have massive and long stretch of highways and as nice as a throttle lock is, it's simply not as safe or convenient as cruise. I have no doubt this will be a hit but come on Honda.... You didn't have to cheap out on the cruise lol
I'm in the process of swapping parts on my 1973 CB750 from a cafe racer to a Transalp style terrain traveler
My XL185s has a nice growl believe it or not haha. Sweet bike there I dig it.
I hope they make a retro standard or cafe version out of this platform, it sounds like a great road engine and chassis.
The GB750 (might not go down well with the Irish?),Is stunning, and all the CB500 offroad stuff should fit directly onto it?
@@williamrae9954 why would they call it GB? that's bloody stupid.
first review I've seen of this bike, fantastic!
Looks great and long awaited! I have an Africa Twin so I am going to get the NC750X next (cruise control) for touring, but the Transalp is just so nice.
Why not a new africa twin? 500lbs and has lots of electronic stuff including cruise.
Interested to hear from a Honda spokesperson as to why they didn't include Cruise control. Apart from that, I agree with you about it being the better bike for most riding than the Africa Twin - does that have Cruise control?
Sure does! Makes no sense at all why the Transalp doesn't have cruise control. What a shame.
@@mikemcmurray2506 Very poor marketing given the way 100k zones are saturated with speed cameras. No leeway anymore. Road toll is up 20 deaths on what it was this time last year so the Pollies are on the back of the cops to get toll down.
Does mean you have to watch your speed,engage cruise control - don't get a bike without it.
All it needs now is a decent looking square headlight like the 1st gen, cruise control, bolt on rear subframe and most importantly tubeless 19/17 wheels.
They'll probably get it right after 3 updates, like they did with the cb500x...
A 2023 bike interview,speaking actually about the motor,suspension,feeling and capabilities,than electronic systems and buttons.Totally loved that.Good job Honda,good job MCN!
(You can unleash the British guys with motors like that 😈)
Nice looking bike, if I hadn’t bought a V85tt last year, which I love, I’d be considering one of these. Would probably want to fit some aftermarket cruise control though. Silly to have left it out. Hope you enter the V85tt into your upcoming comparison vid.
I'll get one. The cruise control is in right wrist.
great review!!!! This Honda is very impressive, however "for me, myself and I" I NEED cruise control. Hopefully, Honda will offer it as an option?!?
IMO the Desert X is the best looking adv bike by far, but the power of the new transalp is perfect for an ADV bike, and also the capacity is the perfect capacity and weight, you get smething with enough lug to do multiple day cruising and something that can carry you through the outback really well.
Yeah, all those C/C people can spunk £5000 at their wee switch, and buy a Ducati?
Nice to hear praise for this bike... personally I would have liked the suspension and ground clearance to be more comparable to the latest T7 but to counter that, the price and value of this bike is super punchy! Good job Honda. Fingers crossed for a Rally Edition later for the offroad nutters
Even back in the day, the Tenere was more off road focused than road biased transalp of the day
Thanks for the review, nice imputs much appreciated! I order this bike just after the EICMA, look forward to recieve it in June, and hopefully test ride it in March. How come it came so fast in your country?
Just superb reporting and analysis 👌hope mcn appreciates you!
Why did they make it 755cc ? In places like Portugal that’s a massive increase in taxes - for no benefit !
I notice the test was in the Algarve ! Motorcycle heaven. 👍🏻
So wish they can manage to bring this to India! Such a perfect all rounder package!
It is great to see the re-imagination of these models. Will we ever see a more sensible balance between power and weight? Because these "middleweight" advs are getting more mass than anything.
So true! I’ve now ended up on a 250cc dual sport due to this general trend.
@@untangledco Same here, Drz400
I am a big fan of Michael Neeves, he describes the riding experience better than anyone. He also gives this engine the big thumbs up, which I agree with having now ridden the Hornet. Such a great engine (coming from a CP2 fanboy...).
However I dont agree with the enduro bike comment. Enduro bikes are for racing with compact dimensions and short service intervals. Many of us want bikes capable of 6-700km days on long journeys, but also capable of rough tracks and tighter trails when required. I think the Transalp falls short of what it could have been in this regard. Adjustable suspension would have been a good start. Honda seriously needs to build an "Africa Twin spec" bike around this engine with better suspension and more emphasis on inherent crashproof-ness. Personally I think all manufacturers should simply start with a light trail-bike version of their twin engines and offer accessories like rally towers and big tanks to make it want the buyer wants.
Would love one of these. I guess the lack of cruise is a model differentiator; it could decimate the AT market otherwise. Unfortunately it may just sway people towards the smaller BMW's which do have options for those luxuries. Often the way electronic packages work these days is that the option is already embedded, and can be turned on if the option is bought - in other words it's relatively cheap to do and annoying when they choose not to offer it.
You may be right about a model differentiator, but I don't want the bigger heavier bike that has cruise. This is common technology, and it should be standard like it is on just about every car now. Cruise control also enhances safety, as it allows you to pay attention to the traffic situation, instead of watching your speedometer for speed limit compliance.
"internet economists" are overreacting when it comes to how much this bike 'overlaps' with Honda Africa Twin buyers. Look, people with lots of money to spend who want to buy the best available are still just going to buy the africa twin anyway. But instead of only being able to appeal to people with lots of money who are willing to buy the best, but only the best, now they have a bike that more frugal buyers can actually afford. The africa twin is still going to handle better offroad and it's still going to be far more comfortable on the road as well, given that it weighs more and has much greater displacement to give a more planted and also smoother ride.
To me Honda is not only a fantastic brand but also a producer that is well-known for announcing new bikes in the "adventure stable" and then not delivering any real capabilities outside the asphalt. Thus, there is only one thing I would like to know about this bike: is it any near to T7 and Tuareg suspension-wise? Or is it another on-road "neither tour nor enduro" bike which is price-competitive only before you buy a few accessories?
Shame no cruise control. The engine is marvelous at 90hp from a 750.
the KTM has little more capacity and also better torque. The max power isn't so important, especially for this kind of byke.
The Aprilia Tuono and RS660 makes both 95 hp.
Not having cruise control is a deal breaker for most who would want to travel far. Although if folk don't wake up and help prevent this Great Reset from happening, none of us will be going far,....15 minute cities anyone?
I have a cb500x and yes, just like the TransAlp, it is definitely a bike that is much better than it seems on paper. When you live in the rocky mountains and all of your roads are terrible, rocky, pot hole filled, salt-corroded, etc, the plush suspension and great wind protection are so much appreciated. The TransAlp just seems to be more of what makes these 50/50 bikes so compelling and enjoyable
I always listen to Neesvesy, what a guy. Think I'll trade my 390 Duke commuter in for one (not my XSR900LC though)
Give it cruise control, back lit switchgear, better screen and tubeless tyres. It would be unbeatable.
Looks interesting. 750 twin would be about right for me. I don't need or even want all the bells and whistles most of the new bikes come with. Hope it isn't too expensive.
It seems fantastic. So disappointed it doesn’t have cruise control. I use mine all the time. Deal killer for me.
Yup agree. Also switchgear not back lit. Wheels/tyres are not tubeless? When these are all sorted it will be the best middle weight ADV bike on the market.
Awesome review! Love the bike 🤙
I wonder if it will come the USA this time. Not having cruise control though is a deal breaker for me.
Another excellent review from Mr Neeves. I want one.
This bike is not for sale in the USA yet, according to Honda website. Why do I feel like it's not going to be sold in North America at all?
Indeed, a nice looking bike; but no way I’d give up my F750GS with factory low suspension and seat, fantastic 270 twin, cruise control, and excellent sound and handling for one.
I have the same, so underrated bike. Didnt even mention it amongst the competitors. Heated grips, adjustable suspension, good sound, decent mpg, good torque, fast enough, etc
@@johnb.3481 indeed; massively underrated; and agree with your list of pros. I’ve ridden a lot of bikes and I tried to find a bike to beat the F750GS package and just couldn’t. I bought it without a test ride because it was the only one that fit my criteria and was in stock in triple black with the rarer low suspension/seat. I don’t need low suspension/seat, but wanted the easiest on/off and foot-down handling in all situations. (I didn’t get on with the Tiger GT). After having had two of the first gen F650GSs (and an R12GS, a KTM 1190SA, and several smaller ADVs and dual sports, among many other bikes and styles) years ago, I was surprised the first time I started it and even more surprised the first time I rode it. It’s actually a little too loud for my taste, but it does sound great. Besides the features, the 5-minute air filter change is also a bonus; though this model range has always had easy air filter change. For those of us who know, we know how good the F750GS is. Happy riding. Cheers.
I've been waiting for this bikee ever since the rumours of a new transalp, as I had 2005 model for the last 8 years. Looks fantastic, I guess they must do a highlander model also.
What a strong review, sounds like a great bike. Other manufactures are going to lose alot of sales to this bike it would seem.
Its funny because it was welcomed by the motorcycle community with overwhelming negative press based off of specs
Strong paid promotion more like it - Honda quality is pretty bad these days and I speak from ownership
I'm 5'7 and sat on this at the NEC. I could get the balls of my feet on the floor . I would need a ladder for the Tenere 700, I also find the versys 650 a struggle. It's this or the v Strom 650 for comfort for me.
try the Tuareg, longest suspensions travel and lowest seat height.
@Domas Vosylius my fault, still a better result considerino the suspension travel
Hopefully later models will have standard 21st century fittings like: Fully adjustable suspension, cornering ABS and seat height adjustment for tall riders. I can live without cruise control as I have done for the last 50 years.
I had a 650 Transalp that was a very easy bike to ride but it was not geared well for riding up steep rocky roads so I sold it because I have a XR650R which is a much better bike for dirt, I live at 10k feet in the Rockies and there are fun trails everywhere here. I tried but could not find a smaller front sprocket for the transalp which would have helped a lot. I rode the Transalp over 25 miles with a flat rear tire once. Crabbed may way back to civilization where I could hitchhike to my truck.
Mr. Neeves. I like ur post. This is amazing report. Imust go and tray new transalp.
Coming from a person who simply can't stand the current " adventure " bike scheme, I'm actually considering this as a impromptu weekend exploration rig.
Great bike - I love it. But no cruise is a deal breaker for me.
In my country, this is rumoured to cost the same as a tracer 9 gt.
Lack of cruise control is a problem, for me.
You have the problem, it'll be available from McCruise very shortly...always too many non-thinkers in the comments section!
Throttle lock can be got for a tenner lad...
If they’re selling a touring bike it should have cruise control. Even more so if it’s an electronic throttle. It’s just Honda putting cost cutting above making a better-designed and more functional package.
Agreed, it seems a crazy omission 🤔
If engines maketh the bike, does Suzuki’s new parallel twin maketh a better bike than Honda’s Transalp? And, with due respect to the knee bone being connected to the shin bone, what are the parts connected to either engine that determines a better engine?
Service intervals? Out in areas without a huge dealer network it's important to know the frequency for when this thing needs to go in for some TLC.
The talk of taking a bike like this off road makes me chuckle. I doubt many ADV owners do more than ride along highways with their hardboxes and Klim riding gear. Or they may green lane if the grass isn't wet. But off roading isn't really what these machines are designed for as too many bits of fairing to crack and break off. Having said that the old Transalp is okay off road. Took a first edition 87 on some single track with rocks, tree roots etc. Lots of bouncing around but it handled it okay. Not nimble and more of a handful than a proper dirt bike - dropped it twice but that was more down to me being fatigued than the bike's ability - but got through. Not ideal but possible.
Likely will be years before we can get one here in Texas. All these adventure bike should have cruise control standard
Got à T7 new generation…. Need more bikes likes that! This is the best to get the “f….” Out of the city and living what you need to live😊 everybody’s different, but the bike will get you there!
Just needs Cruise Control then. I've done too many years and miles with numb hands. Put cruise on it and I'll put it top of my list.
What a fantastic sounding machine and for under 10k! Wow.
Great review. No cruise control...Damn! Decision time. CFmoto 800mt or TA?
Everybody talks about cruise control, nobody mentions tubed rims. Did you try to remove and reinstall modern tubeless tires from/to the tubed rim with only spoons on the trail edge? It is very hard, almost impossible, exercise. You need shop equipment for it. And you can not buy tubed tires anymore in most cases.
It is an awful combination - classical tubed rim and modern tubeless tire.
It is much worse that lack of cruise control.
Reminds me of an 80s design. I remember the old one in Greece the cops used 😊🇬🇷
I have alway been a BIG FAN of Honda products, cars, motorcycles and small engines! Honda makes more internal engines in the World!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I was about order a Transalp (1st big motorbike, 90% tarmac, 10% easy gravel).
And you know what? I bought a BMW F750GS instead...
I bought it loaded with extras for the same price of a fairly "naked" Transalp. Bmw has an aggressive discount policy (probably because the model ain't particularly new). But it's a sweet road bike with electronic suspension and cruise control. It doesn't pretend to be more off-road oriented than what it is, so I've got a 19" tubeless too... In the end, I think I got a better bike for my needs. Now, I'm just sorry I delayed my decision waiting for the Transalp. I still find the Transalp a cool bike, but I think Honda made a mistake pretending to be something they don't want it to be.
If It is so much road oriented why not a 19" tubeless with cruise control?
It's a costly pretend game, imo.
Absolutely fantastic presentation!
Τhank you for the detailed review, i trust your opinion, very clear and professional.
Is this motorcycle made in Japan? Or this is marketing thing.... Bluring the assembly with production plant.
Thank you in abvance.
What a lovely intro ! Very cinematic.
i am in the market for this sector .. cant wait for the group comparison between t7 v strom and transalp...
I REALLY wanted one, but they took too long to announce the price.
£9500 is a great price, but the optional extras bump the price right up! And with it being a new bike, after market options are non existent.
Then there's delivery eta... Mid-late June!
I ended up buying a 2022 plate, pre-registered KTM890 adventure for under £10k. With over £1k's worth of options FREE, including cruise control & quick shifter.
I might think about getting one in a few years once its been out for a while and there's more after market options.
Covid delays, why there's so few Tracer7s for sale(my current steed),Yamaha dedicated parts to the Tenere production line in the French factory, as they make more money out of those!
Nice bike..too bad it doesn't come to Canada...i bought a KLR 650 and have no regrets
6foot can still be put in to the group of the short riders, i think for reviews for larger riders you should be looking at tall riders of over 6ft2 who often have long legs.
short riders would be sub 5ft5, i dont think they should look for something to flat foot but more look into things like weight of the bike. Ive seen many really short people on GS bikes and they are huge compared to other bikes i think?
Looks like its water cooled, which I don't understand on a parallel twin...? My dream is the simplicity of a late 70's CB750 and the comfort of a Gold Wing. I want the Kick Start and the Tool Bag and the comforts of a modern world
I want XL 750 transalp with DCT. and cruise control please.
Looks like the CB500X's big brother!
Will it come with a dct option and a option for cruise control
i feel like that cruise control not existing on the bike will kill sales and people will move to the CF moto 800mt with its overhauled KTM 790 engine
Considering this bike this year if it ever is introduced in the United States. How do you all think this will compare to a Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro? Thanks.
The Tiger 900 gt pro is a premium bike and better in nearly every way. Costs a ton more though.
@Domas Vosylius this Transalp is barely off-road capable itself, so weight is not much of a concern. Very minimal ground clearance and only gravel mode, which is a clue that it's designed towards road riding primarily. Let alone the weaker suspension with only preload adjustments. Definitely not an off-road contender. The Gt pro would handle gravel and smooth dirt roads perfectly fine.
Nice bike. It looks like these are Portuguese roads. Beautiful scenery.
YOU asked why would you buy the AT over a Transalp given their power to weight Ratios........ Well for me I'd lean towards the AT because IT has Cruise control - Tubless tires - More weight for Highway Stability - AND more fuel range when Turing .....
Should be a really nice mid-sized touring bike. If people try to take it off-road their probably going to be sorely disappointed.
7.5" suspension travel and a heavy bike, oh yeh.