I have waited WEEKS to see this type of video on the NEW TransAlp......thank YOU. Yep, definitely the bike for me. I dont need to jump anything crazy hard but I want to get out in the stuff and not be concerned about tearing something up. PERFECT!!!!
It’s great to see these getting used and really worked hard. Honda took too long to get into this segment of ADV bike and it appears it was worth the wait.
I’m happy we’re all realizing we don’t need 50 inches of travel and 87 inches of clearance to ride off-road. We’re not doing hard enduro. This Honda is all we need and possible my next purchase in a year or so (if they bring different colors)
That's exactly how I felt the first time I cracked that throttle and heard that motor growl!! Thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate it ✌️
It's more fun in my opinion because I don't have to work the gears in slow situations, the Honda seems to be able to pull out of any situation with the low end grunt 1st,2nd or 3rd gear where the KTM needs to be in a certain RPM range or it starts lugging out making all kinds of weird noises so you're working harder worrying about stalling or over reving
I was just right done before or after his suspension upgrade ??? Looks like a lot of fun but would be just as fun with the stock Suspension & some luggage is the question. Great video thank you
Nice! I have to say though that after nearly sixty years of riding motorcycles it's been forever since I've thought about "reaching down and grabbing the clutch" as you put it. It's automatic, no conscious thought goes into it. The quick shift thing is not a selling point for me.
@@ADV_Agenda Enjoyed it, thank you. I'd be feathering the clutch still; too old to change that now. 😂 When I test rode one, it felt like the quick shift was messing with me a bit. But like it's not a selling point, it didn't hamper me either. The bike felt good, and I test rode it with my wife on back.
@@ADV_Agenda Amén! With good reason... She's gotta be comfortable enough on it to accompany me on trips, and I want her to mentally "sign off" on the purchase. That's important because if I autonomously choose and purchase it and anything were to happen then my judgement would be questioned. She always says it's up to me but this way she has the opportunity to object beforehand for whatever reason. And of course I want to feel how the bike handles with her on the back. It did great BTW. We're decided to get it but we have family through the holidays so other activities will also give the decision time to marinate so it's not an impulse buy. We're in our 43rd year of marriage BTW.
What tires are in it? Was the quick shifter an option? The one I got to ride a couple times was without the quick shifter. The owner missed that one week when they were throwing them into the deal for free. And off road, low-end torque is wonderful, compared to having to high-rev to get any grunt. In that regard, the KLR and DR 650's have the right feel. Pretty sure I'll get roasted for that statement. Same as the exhaust tone, for me, is less important than the exhaust being quiet and spark arrested.
Thank you so much for watching!! Running the Dunlop trail max raids... good in everything but deep sand. Quick shifter came stock and it's amazing. ✌️✌️
Hey Buddy! Congrats on the 100K Subscribers! Here's to the next big milestonr🍻! So, I'm split between getting a pre-owned Tiger 900 Rally Pro (2021/5K kms) and a new Transalp. I know spec-wise they are Oranges and Apples. My riding usage is city and touring; My riding style is pretty Hooliganish. So, here in India (no T7s, Tuaregs or KTM 790/890s here. Even the Honda AT comes in a lowered suspension model) the Tiger 900 Rally is the bike that checks all the boxes. The Maintainance Costs are the Only Red Flags. So, enter the Transalp: it's light and nimble: makes for a good project bike - rally seats, suspension upgrade etc along with Honda's reliability and affordability. What would you suggest?
I wish I had 100k😁 As for the bikes the Tiger is an amazing machine, it's fully loaded with extras and it rides like a dream, it does feel slightly heavier than the Transalp... it is a more polished bike than the Honda .
@@ADV_Agenda Thanks for that Lightening-Fast response. The Tiger eats up the TA in all ways; but the Honda trumps Triumph in the Affordability and Reliability department. Doing you think that Gap is Huge?
"IMO"... based on this review and others regarding the Transalp, one has to (from the perspective of a single rider/ no passenger) take a "serious" look at spending approximately $10K +/- more for the various bigger CC adventure bikes. We truly live in a great age for various affordable motorcycles which are "very good".
I agree, the selection is getting better for sure, with the Chinese companies sneaking up the rear, the Japanese manufacturers had to step up their game. About damn tim🤣🤣 Thank you so much for watching!✌️
Thanks for the quick response. I rode one yesterday but, could only do a short demo ride. Have you ridden a aprilia tuareg 660? I've also test rode that as well. I'm torn between the two. Play it safe and go with the Honda or live a little on the wild side and go with 660.. I'm in your age bracket. I liked the bars on the 660. If I went with the Honda I'd to play around the bars. I would like to hear your opinion if you've ridden the 660
@@james8518 out of the box, the Aprilia is hands down. The better bike. All that it needs is heated grips. The electronics and the suspension is hands down better than the Transalp. The transalp is faster and you need to invest money into it. If I was in the market I would buy the Aprilia.. Ian has the same opinion as me on this.
I have waited WEEKS to see this type of video on the NEW TransAlp......thank YOU. Yep, definitely the bike for me. I dont need to jump anything crazy hard but I want to get out in the stuff and not be concerned about tearing something up. PERFECT!!!!
Thank you so much for watching!!✌️
It’s great to see these getting used and really worked hard. Honda took too long to get into this segment of ADV bike and it appears it was worth the wait.
Definitely worth the wait for sure, impressive machine for sure!!✌️
Finally !!! A proper review of the trans alp off road !!!
Thank you so much, it was so fun in the dirt !!!
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Great day on the CRF 750, you put ot through the test!!
I’m happy we’re all realizing we don’t need 50 inches of travel and 87 inches of clearance to ride off-road. We’re not doing hard enduro. This Honda is all we need and possible my next purchase in a year or so (if they bring different colors)
Especially cuz I'm in my late 50s I need simple.
That’s the best review yet on TransAlp !!! 🎉
Wow, thank you so much I really appreciate it.
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Great dirt review, I’m glad to see a real world test…cheers mate
Thank you so much for watching,!!!
Like!! I love my Transalp too! Greetings from Germany!
I bet the riding out there is amazing!
Thank you so much for watching ✌️
Nice job putting it through the sand Jeff! Its hard not to like how balanced it feels.
Totally!!
I'm a believer ✌️✌️
Can’t wait to test ride a Transalp 😊
Unbelievably fun!!
Sehr gut gemacht! Like aus Deutschland
❤ Honda bikes. Great test
Thanks Chase!!
You have to get one✌️
great track and riding.
Thank you so much for watching!!
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I was sold on the xl750r within the first 45sec of riding it .
That's exactly how I felt the first time I cracked that throttle and heard that motor growl!! Thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate it ✌️
Can you elaborate on why it's more fun than the ktm 790?😊
It's more fun in my opinion because I don't have to work the gears in slow situations, the Honda seems to be able to pull out of any situation with the low end grunt 1st,2nd or 3rd gear where the KTM needs to be in a certain RPM range or it starts lugging out making all kinds of weird noises so you're working harder worrying about stalling or over reving
I was just right done before or after his suspension upgrade ???
Looks like a lot of fun but would be just as fun with the stock Suspension & some luggage is the question.
Great video thank you
Thank you so much!!!
That was before the upgrade and I was very impressed.
Than bike has so much potential ✌️
Tell Ian it is time for a serious two up ride!!! Thats probably my only area I need to check the box for the wife.
That's a great idea!!
I will😅
Great to see this new bike in the segment!
It will be even better with Rigg Gear on it!!!✌️
@@ADV_Agenda We think so ;)
Nice!
I have to say though that after nearly sixty years of riding motorcycles it's been forever since I've thought about "reaching down and grabbing the clutch" as you put it. It's automatic, no conscious thought goes into it. The quick shift thing is not a selling point for me.
I get that...I like the option especially in technical stuff. I was surprised how much I liked it.
Thank you so much for watching ✌️✌️✌️
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Enjoyed it, thank you. I'd be feathering the clutch still; too old to change that now. 😂 When I test rode one, it felt like the quick shift was messing with me a bit. But like it's not a selling point, it didn't hamper me either. The bike felt good, and I test rode it with my wife on back.
@@elgringoec That's so cool you took your wife. I do the same thing!!
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Amén! With good reason... She's gotta be comfortable enough on it to accompany me on trips, and I want her to mentally "sign off" on the purchase. That's important because if I autonomously choose and purchase it and anything were to happen then my judgement would be questioned. She always says it's up to me but this way she has the opportunity to object beforehand for whatever reason.
And of course I want to feel how the bike handles with her on the back. It did great BTW. We're decided to get it but we have family through the holidays so other activities will also give the decision time to marinate so it's not an impulse buy. We're in our 43rd year of marriage BTW.
Great review. Do you have any thoughts or experiences with it on water crossings and also picking it up after a fall?
Never been in a water crossing, It's definitely one of the easier bikes to pick up.
The Yamaha T7 is probably the worst. It is very top heavy.
Jeff, what track are you on? Great video
Sand wash was in Ocotillo Wells, dirt section was Indian Flats/Lost Valley
I wasn’t able to hear was this ride before or after upgraded the suspension?
Before the upgrades, I would be totally happy on a stock one!!✌️✌️
Thank you so much for watching!!
What tires are in it?
Was the quick shifter an option? The one I got to ride a couple times was without the quick shifter. The owner missed that one week when they were throwing them into the deal for free.
And off road, low-end torque is wonderful, compared to having to high-rev to get any grunt.
In that regard, the KLR and DR 650's have the right feel. Pretty sure I'll get roasted for that statement.
Same as the exhaust tone, for me, is less important than the exhaust being quiet and spark arrested.
Thank you so much for watching!!
Running the Dunlop trail max raids... good in everything but deep sand.
Quick shifter came stock and it's amazing.
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I just bought one. How to you adjust the shifter? My boots are to big to fit underneath.
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Here you go!!!✌️
Do you remember what tires were on the bike and besides the Motech skid plate what crash bars were on it. Thx.
Motoz tires
Rallz on the back and Dualventure on the front. Thank you so much for watching!! ✌️
Hey Buddy! Congrats on the 100K Subscribers! Here's to the next big milestonr🍻! So, I'm split between getting a pre-owned Tiger 900 Rally Pro (2021/5K kms) and a new Transalp. I know spec-wise they are Oranges and Apples. My riding usage is city and touring; My riding style is pretty Hooliganish. So, here in India (no T7s, Tuaregs or KTM 790/890s here. Even the Honda AT comes in a lowered suspension model) the Tiger 900 Rally is the bike that checks all the boxes. The Maintainance Costs are the Only Red Flags. So, enter the Transalp: it's light and nimble: makes for a good project bike - rally seats, suspension upgrade etc along with Honda's reliability and affordability. What would you suggest?
I wish I had 100k😁
As for the bikes the Tiger is an amazing machine, it's fully loaded with extras and it rides like a dream, it does feel slightly heavier than the Transalp... it is a more polished bike than the Honda .
@@ADV_Agenda Thanks for that Lightening-Fast response. The Tiger eats up the TA in all ways; but the Honda trumps Triumph in the Affordability and Reliability department. Doing you think that Gap is Huge?
@@2-WheelsMoveTheSoul j believe it's a 5k gap unless you buy a used Tiger
@@ADV_Agenda Yep, as mentioned used Tiger RP 2021 (Run ~5KM) loaded with Accessories (+2 year Extended Warranty). So, that why the confusion🙈!!!
I meant a GAP in terms of Reliability and Maintainace Costs? Would you agree?
didnt like it when they revealed it , went on test drive , returned , bought it
I wasn't sure what to think when I first saw it as well, after I cracked the throttle it was game on!! Thank you so much for watching!✌️
Same here!
"IMO"... based on this review and others regarding the Transalp, one has to (from the perspective of a single rider/ no passenger) take a "serious" look at spending approximately $10K +/- more for the various bigger CC adventure bikes. We truly live in a great age for various affordable motorcycles which are "very good".
I agree, the selection is getting better for sure, with the Chinese companies sneaking up the rear, the Japanese manufacturers had to step up their game. About damn tim🤣🤣
Thank you so much for watching!✌️
It's got 90 hp, I don't think you'd have a problem taking a passenger and hitting 100 mph easy
Is this before Ian put on 3500 worth
Suspension upgrades and knobbies or still the stock tires and suspension. That will make a hugh difference
Yes, this was when the bike was completely stock!
Thanks for checking out the video ✌️
Thanks for the quick response. I rode one yesterday but, could only do a short demo ride. Have you ridden a aprilia tuareg 660? I've also test rode that as well. I'm torn between the two. Play it safe and go with the Honda or live a little on the wild side and go with 660.. I'm in your age bracket. I liked the bars on the 660. If I went with the Honda I'd to play around the bars. I would like to hear your opinion if you've ridden the 660
@@james8518 out of the box, the Aprilia is hands down. The better bike. All that it needs is heated grips.
The electronics and the suspension is hands down better than the Transalp.
The transalp is faster and you need to invest money into it.
If I was in the market I would buy the Aprilia.. Ian has the same opinion as me on this.
Alright.... I take back some of the things I said about the Transalp in Ian's last video. 😉
🤣🤣🤣🤣 thank you so much for watching!!!
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