The Transe, the cult moped for the touring enduro guild. Built heavy enough to survive a trip around the world. Light enough to push the fallen Transe out of a water hole. When I look at the current Beamer GS, on the other hand, it's as ugly as an industrial vacuum cleaner, weighs tons and is equipped like it was for World War 5. I like THIS Transe...
I have never owned a Transalp, but my NTV 650 was equipped with e same 650 cc engine. This engine is simply indestructible. This thing is a phenomenon.
I’m a proud owner of a 1997 (twin front disc brakes) Transalp. I decided to sell my car to see what it’s like to live with only a motorcycle. So I bought this one. 2000€ here in northern Italy, enough power to get 2 people comforfably everywhere, changed chain sprocket etc., some more mantainance and it’s a tank, ridiculous fuel consumption for everyday life, it brakes okay, if you want to tour just jump in and go no matter what. It is 27 years old (i’m 26) but every single part is widely available (some issues with the fairings 😒) but no carb problems or whatsoever it just runs and gets you from A to B in the best possible way
Just came back from a 2week, 6000km trip from Germany to Portugal and back. The only issue was a broken speedocabel. Mine was built in ´92 and has about 76000km on the clock.
I own my 2008 Transalp 700 since 2019. I've been to Romania, Czechia, Poland, France, Spain. It's even more road orientated than the XL 600 or 650 with it's 19" front wheel. Community is great, bike runs good. I always rode on two wheels out of everything.
Great to see a transalp:) I have the tansalp xl700V as my first bike. It's very comparible but bit modernized and more power. Really made my in love with motorcycling so much that i almost never touch my car anymore!
@@FreeMilesMC I guess it depends where most of your viewership watches from. Somehow I hadn't really thought about the Transalp being a V-Twin. I've been wanting to scramblerise a dual-sport from that sort of era because I love the simplicity, reliability and capability of the bikes, but the looks really don't do it for me. I'd sort of settled on the DR650, but I love v-twins, and the early-ish Transalp engines (with the cooling fins) look lovely without all the faring! Hmm, time for some more research.
Guess what my first bike ever was. xD I loved my XL600V dearly but unfortunately had a severe accident with it. Anyway, especially if you want to travel third-world countries this is _the_ bike to go, as it won't complain about inferior fuel and even if you crash, it can be easily fixed. I'll also underline the statement that the engine is bullet-proof; we have a saying that it's just barely broken in at 70.000km, so "six digits" is an understatement. It can do 200.000km, 300.000, you name it. Benefits of low compression and power density. That said, I tried one again a couple of years ago, really beautiful machine that got a lot of love from its owner, but riding it I had to realize that 50hp just ain't cutting it for me anymore. :/ But that's just me! The Transalp is a really fine bike and will get you places.
Great review guys. I have just bought a Transalp 600cc 1987 with 63,000kms on the clock. Its a beauty of a bike but the brakes are quite terrifying. Do you think i could put a twin piston caliper on the front brake disk or would i need to upgrade the disk as well? I will definately look for a rear disk setup and a bit more stiffer suspension coils or oil for the front. Such an awesome bike and i have only just heard of them. All the best!
@FreeMilesMC You should plan to have some brake fluid and wrenches available to bleed your brakes before riding your Interceptor. Not running is one thing, not stopping is quite another.
I actually do and i am often in the reagon for Reviews Because many people that Watch my Channel live there. Feel free to send me an email i would love to Review it soon ☺️
mine took 5.0 litres pretty consistently. It has carbs and takes somewhat more fuel than warranted by the power, because the rear cylinder needs a larger jet for coolance, due to the engine layout.
Oh, i had a transalp from 1994 for awhile, i can give some more info and experiences. To be honest, i would NOT recommend this bike for anyone. It's pretty top-heavy in day to day use, it feels like old technology, it's got v-twin engine so 2 carburettors, you have to set each one up then have to synchronize them (which is a job no mechanic wants/can do anymore... no shops will do it, you have to learn DIY with bottles and water method from youtube carb sync), then you leave the bike parked for 2-3 months or in the winter and when you start again it won't hold idle, the carbs get messed up again... big annoyance, take the tank off, resync, clean stuff. The bike can do 90-100km/h max, after that it vibrates bad thru the handlebar and pegs, you get numb. It heats up a lot in the city in summer traffic. The brakes are very very bad, from '97 onwards it gets 2 discs which help a little but its still a bad brake, models untill '97 are awful at breaking. The only good thing is 18/21 wheels are good for comfort and potholes, can do a little offroad too, also they are super cheap, but not very cheap, most people ask for 1500-2500 euros for one, but then you have to spend more like fix this, fix that, new tires, rebuild carburettors, make some upgrades, before you know it you reach 4-5000 euro sunk into a junk motorcycle from 30 years ago and you realize you can get a CFmoto 450MT new for 500 euros more, with modern brakes, engine, technology, or a Voge, Royal enfield, etc All in all its the kind of bike you can make do if you receive it for free from an uncle or something, like an old opel vectra from 1990 your granddad gave you to learn to drive, not worth keeping on the road tbh, just save 1-2000 eur more and buy a new and better bike.
Simple technology is easier to fix on the road...KISS principle...that is why these old motorcycles are being restored and gaining value cause modern bikes don't offer this option...which is very valuable on RTW trips
I can confirm especially with very early models you are fixing something every small trip you take or have to rebuild it completely. With ages up to 37years like mine it's just too old to hold up means it has problems everywhere. But i assume i would not have the same amount of fun with a cfmoto 450 because it's nearly the same weight, has lower hp and nm, is geared slower, so you are constantly shifting gears. Also i don't like anymore if i have to rev the engine pretty high to get any power output. As i said i have a transalp from the very first year with single disc brake front and drum rear. Aside you have no abs, front braking with 2 fingers makes my front wheel lock up on tarmac, so for me it's sufficient. Brakes same as is clutch, new pads are worth every penny.
It is not an adventure bike; it is a bike for adventure. =)
The Transe, the cult moped for the touring enduro guild. Built heavy enough to survive a trip around the world. Light enough to push the fallen Transe out of a water hole. When I look at the current Beamer GS, on the other hand, it's as ugly as an industrial vacuum cleaner, weighs tons and is equipped like it was for World War 5. I like THIS Transe...
Yes it truly is an amazing bike it was so fun to Review ☺️
I watched some touring channel. They dropped the GS and then it took 3 people to put it straight up again. Lmao. What and adventure! :D
I have never owned a Transalp, but my NTV 650 was equipped with e same 650 cc engine. This engine is simply indestructible. This thing is a phenomenon.
I’m a proud owner of a 1997 (twin front disc brakes) Transalp. I decided to sell my car to see what it’s like to live with only a motorcycle. So I bought this one. 2000€ here in northern Italy, enough power to get 2 people comforfably everywhere, changed chain sprocket etc., some more mantainance and it’s a tank, ridiculous fuel consumption for everyday life, it brakes okay, if you want to tour just jump in and go no matter what. It is 27 years old (i’m 26) but every single part is widely available (some issues with the fairings 😒) but no carb problems or whatsoever it just runs and gets you from A to B in the best possible way
Just came back from a 2week, 6000km trip from Germany to Portugal and back. The only issue was a broken speedocabel. Mine was built in ´92 and has about 76000km on the clock.
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Welcome to free miles mc. Great news, cause i’ve bought a transalp!
Haha maybe ☺️
Gran moto. Ne posseggo una del 1999 e la apprezzo ogni giorno di.più. Bel video . 👍
It's like a budget RD03 Africa Twin, I'm in the balkans and I see many many of these around.
Now already a legendary model. Nice video mate.
I own my 2008 Transalp 700 since 2019. I've been to Romania, Czechia, Poland, France, Spain. It's even more road orientated than the XL 600 or 650 with it's 19" front wheel. Community is great, bike runs good. I always rode on two wheels out of everything.
THIS is the type of bike you should have! Nice review.
I am tempted to be honest ☺️
One of my fav bikes
It is a really nice one☺️
Great to see a transalp:) I have the tansalp xl700V as my first bike. It's very comparible but bit modernized and more power. Really made my in love with motorcycling so much that i almost never touch my car anymore!
Its funny to see my bike in action and not from the top of it as usual :) Nice video. Love it
It was a plesure to Ride your amazing bike ☺️
Damn. You are as tall as me. Ill have to watch more of your videos to see what bikes I can fit on.
I have the 1996 alp, great bike!
You should test a NX650 Dominator too... They younger sister or brother of the old XL...
Ooh, early! :)
Yes still figuring out the best Release time for the sunday ☺️
@@FreeMilesMC I guess it depends where most of your viewership watches from.
Somehow I hadn't really thought about the Transalp being a V-Twin. I've been wanting to scramblerise a dual-sport from that sort of era because I love the simplicity, reliability and capability of the bikes, but the looks really don't do it for me. I'd sort of settled on the DR650, but I love v-twins, and the early-ish Transalp engines (with the cooling fins) look lovely without all the faring! Hmm, time for some more research.
the leather jacket looks good on you
Guess what my first bike ever was. xD I loved my XL600V dearly but unfortunately had a severe accident with it. Anyway, especially if you want to travel third-world countries this is _the_ bike to go, as it won't complain about inferior fuel and even if you crash, it can be easily fixed. I'll also underline the statement that the engine is bullet-proof; we have a saying that it's just barely broken in at 70.000km, so "six digits" is an understatement. It can do 200.000km, 300.000, you name it. Benefits of low compression and power density. That said, I tried one again a couple of years ago, really beautiful machine that got a lot of love from its owner, but riding it I had to realize that 50hp just ain't cutting it for me anymore. :/ But that's just me! The Transalp is a really fine bike and will get you places.
As a former owner of a PD06: No one outside of Europe has ever heard of a "Honda Transalp". It is alien to them as any bike above 125 - 250 ccm.
Great review guys. I have just bought a Transalp 600cc 1987 with 63,000kms on the clock. Its a beauty of a bike but the brakes are quite terrifying. Do you think i could put a twin piston caliper on the front brake disk or would i need to upgrade the disk as well? I will definately look for a rear disk setup and a bit more stiffer suspension coils or oil for the front. Such an awesome bike and i have only just heard of them. All the best!
Niceone 🍻
You're doing very well. Will you be back to Greece this year?
Yes i will be soon to continue the East Europe Trip
@FreeMilesMC You should plan to have some brake fluid and wrenches available to bleed your brakes before riding your Interceptor. Not running is one thing, not stopping is quite another.
It's probably still a viable option in Europe but down here in Australia parts would be a nightmare
Parts are still available from Honda. Do you folks have access to Honda? Also many parts are the same as the XR.
Ha, if you live nearby Nijmegen you can test ride my 2023 t7
I actually do and i am often in the reagon for Reviews Because many people that Watch my Channel live there. Feel free to send me an email i would love to Review it soon ☺️
Insiders tip.
Hey nice video man, how about the fuel consumption did you find out on this bike? Cheers from Portugal
mine took 5.0 litres pretty consistently. It has carbs and takes somewhat more fuel than warranted by the power, because the rear cylinder needs a larger jet for coolance, due to the engine layout.
7-8 LITERS PER 100 km.Fact.
Idk wyd but you're doing it wrong or have a broken carb or whatever. I know with 100% certainty mine took 5.0 and that was Regular, not Super.
what do you mean future classic, its 30 years old its a classic already
In the sence of it becoming expensiv
Oh, i had a transalp from 1994 for awhile, i can give some more info and experiences. To be honest, i would NOT recommend this bike for anyone. It's pretty top-heavy in day to day use, it feels like old technology, it's got v-twin engine so 2 carburettors, you have to set each one up then have to synchronize them (which is a job no mechanic wants/can do anymore... no shops will do it, you have to learn DIY with bottles and water method from youtube carb sync), then you leave the bike parked for 2-3 months or in the winter and when you start again it won't hold idle, the carbs get messed up again... big annoyance, take the tank off, resync, clean stuff.
The bike can do 90-100km/h max, after that it vibrates bad thru the handlebar and pegs, you get numb. It heats up a lot in the city in summer traffic.
The brakes are very very bad, from '97 onwards it gets 2 discs which help a little but its still a bad brake, models untill '97 are awful at breaking.
The only good thing is 18/21 wheels are good for comfort and potholes, can do a little offroad too, also they are super cheap, but not very cheap, most people ask for 1500-2500 euros for one, but then you have to spend more like fix this, fix that, new tires, rebuild carburettors, make some upgrades, before you know it you reach 4-5000 euro sunk into a junk motorcycle from 30 years ago and you realize you can get a CFmoto 450MT new for 500 euros more, with modern brakes, engine, technology, or a Voge, Royal enfield, etc
All in all its the kind of bike you can make do if you receive it for free from an uncle or something, like an old opel vectra from 1990 your granddad gave you to learn to drive, not worth keeping on the road tbh, just save 1-2000 eur more and buy a new and better bike.
spot on.
ΕXACTLY.Been there.
Simple technology is easier to fix on the road...KISS principle...that is why these old motorcycles are being restored and gaining value cause modern bikes don't offer this option...which is very valuable on RTW trips
I can confirm especially with very early models you are fixing something every small trip you take or have to rebuild it completely. With ages up to 37years like mine it's just too old to hold up means it has problems everywhere.
But i assume i would not have the same amount of fun with a cfmoto 450 because it's nearly the same weight, has lower hp and nm, is geared slower, so you are constantly shifting gears. Also i don't like anymore if i have to rev the engine pretty high to get any power output.
As i said i have a transalp from the very first year with single disc brake front and drum rear. Aside you have no abs, front braking with 2 fingers makes my front wheel lock up on tarmac, so for me it's sufficient. Brakes same as is clutch, new pads are worth every penny.
this bike is for men not for fragile crying babies
A spound? Really? 😂