Love the build, Dork . Personally, I don't like hard bags . It's a balanced thing . O.C.D. plus, I keep the weight higher and closer to the frame . I put a high mount for the exhaust . And that silver rack GONE ! I liked the crash plate . Those spots lights are nice . Ian's setup is nice . His lights are attached to the triple clamps, so when turning, you still have light . Those tires from Tusk are awesome looking, and its bad ass pairing with that front fender ! All in all, Dork, it's very nice, and thanks for sharing your build with us ....
Having a 390 adv pivot pegs were really nice. I also have mountain bike background and have only ridden gas powered 2 wheel machines for a year since I got my 390. The pivot pegs give me a lot more confidence and grip on the bike. I feel less likely to loose my footing on a bump.
Hepco becker crash bars and engine protection aluminum plate are excellent. Very good quality, I think the most beautiful, I didn't use the side extra plates because I wanted better airflow, I'm living in Greece and we have high temperatures most of the year.
Hey thanks so much. Lots of great ideas. I’m getting a Transalp this weekend. I will immediately order the Veridian cruise control. I use cruise control all the time. Thanks again!
I was smoozing around on t'internet last autumn and found the OE heated grips for €121 from Japan. It was an offer, but was valid for ages. You need to search with Honda's part number. The dc socket, oe fogs, oe grips etc need activation due to how the canbus electronics work, just be thankful its not a triumph, they say 'take it to a dealer'... BTW, those links in the description are worth it for your suppliers, I have looked at several products, though some links were so slow I gave up.
It is great, you are really enjoying your Transalp. Mine is a great bike as well, but Ihave kept it quite stock. In Germany I use it most of the time on paved roads.
Thanks for the walk-through and overview. Your series on this bike has given me a lot of great ideas for when I buy my own Transalp ... soon (not soon enough).
Thanks for all the info. I made the mistake of getting a few things for my Transalp right away from Revzilla and can't use my awesome top case because the Transalp requires some additional brackets to be able to put the monokey plate back there for the Givi box to sit on. Also, thanks for the links! You rock.
Thanks Ben for the great content, always great to see what you do with your bikes. I also have a new Garmin that I’ve got to put on my 2017 Africa twin I might pay someone to put it in for me. Thanks a lot looking forward to the next video.
Thanks for the good Content as always. And really thanks for cleaning up the Transalp Image. After youre Video i Testride one and really loved it and maybe ordert one 😍😉. Did i get this correct, you „only“ did adjust the Suspension Not get a different one?
I had great and perhaps unrealistic expectations on my new Transalp. It does some things well and is a fail for me in others. Stock Metzler Karoo Streets, noisiest tires I have ever ridden on the highway. I heard they quiet down after a 1000 kms, still waiting. Low speed "city" driving is terrible and stutters so bad I think it's missing. Dealer checked it and said the usual "it's normal". The speedo is off by 8 kms per our compared to my GPS. I so wanted to love this bike but after 6 months I just can't. Try before you buy is all I can say. No offence to those of you who love it.
Side fairings are so cheap on Hondas, it may be worth just getting lower bars. I replaced both sides and another piece of plastic on a CB500X for like $80.
Not all Honda plastics are cheap. Then if the original ones had decals and you want them on the new ones, most of the time that’s an additional cost. It just depends on the bike.
Hey! Great video. Looks like you threw the works at that bike. I was wondering if the aurora lights made riding at night on the road considerably safer. Looking for something a bit less expensive than Denali
I like the idea of that seat... but that thing has absolutely no chance of performing here in Florida save for perhaps 2 months of the year... maybe. 🤣 Swampass 4 Life!!!
I shit on this bike when it came out but gotta say it looks more capable then I gave it credit with these mods. Whereas the T700 looks more capable stock.
It really should have been "the only color option," or at the very least, the only colorway offered to countries that only get one color of any given model.
Hey - first comment on your channel. I'm seriously considering buying a Transalp. Will be my first bike. Is this suitable for a tall person? I'm 6'2" - 230lbs. Should I consider a bigger bike? Are the ergos acceptable for tall dudes?
No, you are not. I mounted my 7" TFT Android Auto screen to the bars also, centered and below (but NOT blocking my view in any way) the OEM LCD screen. It's a screen for navi and music, not a television; and I'm riding a motorcycle on the street, not sitting on a couch.
Well done Dork. I do think the hand guards are rather ugly compared to Bark Busters, but they serve a purpose I guess. Do you control the Oxford heated grips through the Honda display or with a seperate controller?
In your opinion are the dunlop raids in the same class or between than the TKC70 or tkc70 rock? I've been comparing the 2, I want something a little more offoad preformace than the tkc70 without loosing a ton of wet traction for touring.
Ben, Quick question you have probably been asked a million times, but I watched your T700, Transalp videos and now the 790 videos. If you had to choose between the three and have just one, which would it be?
Which bike is better, Transalp or KTM 790 adventure? I'm on the verge of selling my Versys 300x and Buying the 790. I really wanted the Transalp but they just don't have any for sale near me. They sell quickly but I can get the 790.
Does the TPS actually let you know how much pressure you have? What’s the purpose of this gadget? As on/off road riders we’re constantly adjusting/checking tire pressure anyway.
the TPMS will give you current pressure and temperature. It's interesting to see how much they change when on highway vs off road and adjust accordingly. It also has a leak detector, if your tire starts to loose air it will set off an alarm both audible and visual letting you know that you are loosing pressure( saved my butt a couple times from having to change tube in a bad place, when I was just in a good place to change). Also over temp alarm. All settings are adjustable to your liking.
@@brianfradenburg49 that’s pretty cool. I didn’t know that it did all that. I’m well aware of pressure fluctuation though, from driving 18 wheelers. It happens mostly due to temperature fluctuation. Whether it be from ambient temps or friction, it’s going to fluctuate. That’s why it’s good to always check it. Thanks for the information!
Temp and PSI. I mostly like it for peace of mind when my brain invents a wobble or something and I start thinking I have a flat. I don't adjust pressure at all, honestly. There's very little benefit most of the time. I
For me it's a safety feature. After my hand goes numb after several hours of riding, it's nice to hit the button and relax my hand and shoulder. It also keeps me from speeding, because when I get tired and bored after an 8 hour day, I tend to go faster. But it always depends on where you are riding.
I have an Atlas throttle lock on my T7 and prefer that to cruse control. I rented a gs in Vegas and every time I shut it off is surprised my wife on the back. With the throttle lock you can roll off power smoothly
Just changed the stock tires on my Transalp to Dulop Trailmax Missions. Huge difference off road from the stock tires. Installed SRC Moto upper and lower crash guards. You do not have to loosen or remove the bars to get the side faring's off. Built my own pannier racks out of 3/8" round rod. Have 3100 miles on now and really liking it other than it's a pain in the a$$ to turn of the traction control. Headed to North Carolina next month for a week of riding the mountains
No choice on the colour in U.S.A., Honda gives us colorways in the U.S. that don't sell well in the rest of the world....and usually only one color each model year (like the Transalp or NC750), maybe two if we're lucky. Heck, we didn't even get the Transalp until 2024 MY (no 2023 for U.S.), and we still don't get the NX500, Hornet 500, Hornet 750, or NT1100.
Not hating, but for those of us that aren't sponsored, it seems like the Transalp is lacking a TON! Would have liked to see more on the Aprilia 660 since that one seemed like a better ADV when you had it.
This bike was made for Europe first. It will get adapted to be more adventurous soon I bet. The price/value for this bike right now is just awesome though.
@@matthew3136 wish that was true but it seems like more and more ADV mid-sized bikes are needing a ton on upgrades to be ready for actual off-road use.
@archivecontentsrestoration387 I hear you. I'm running a 2013 Moto Guzzi Stelvio myself. Did the WABDR a few years ago on it - stock! But it's got 83,000 miles now and I'm looking for something lighter since I'm older😟
@RichardDePas that's one of many good reasons I traded in my Multistrada V4S for the Tuareg, I was more offroad focused and the weight, suspension, cruise control just made it a great fit for me, only items I've upgraded were my own choice since I broke a mirror after dropping it on the trail and beat the crap out of the stock skid plate, but overall good quality and no issues so far after almost 10k miles
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My 2024 Honda Transalp 750 Mods List:
(affiliate links where possible)
Doubletake Adventure Mirrors: bit.ly/3F1lxkT
Dunlop Trailmax Raid Front Tire: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/tires-and-wheels/dunlop-trailmax-raid-front-motorcycle-tire-p
Dunlop Trailmax Raid Rear Tire: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/tires-and-wheels/dunlop-trailmax-raid-rear-motorcycle-tire-p
Puig Windscreen Deflector: imp.i104546.net/OrDrDQ
Pivot Pegz: imp.i104546.net/Nkxkx7
Aurora DRL Aux Lights: www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/Aurora-2-Inch-with-DRL-ring-19-Watt-Auxiliary-Light-Set_p_245.html?AffId=15
Skene P3 Tail/Brake Lighting System: www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/Skene-P3-TailBrake-Lighting-System-_p_161.html?AffId=15
Cyclops Motorcycle TPMS: www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/Motorcycle-Tire-Pressure-Monitoring-System_p_171.html?AffId=15
3dCyclePartsTail Tidy: www.3dcycleparts.com/2023-up-Honda-Transalp-XL750-Tag-Relocation-Kit-Fender-Eliminator-p604806289?aff=2
SW-Motech Transalp 750 GPS Mount: www.3dcycleparts.com/SW-MOTECH-GPS-Mount-Honda-XL750-Transalp-2022-p623317570?aff=2
Garmin Zumo XT2 GPS: motocampnerd.com/products/garmin-zumo-xt2?ref=dork
Giant Loop ZigZag Handlebar Bag: www.giantloopmoto.com/product/zigzag-handlebar-bag/?ref=dork
Giant Loop Possibles Pouch: www.giantloopmoto.com/product/possibles-pouch/?ref=dork
Viridian Cruise Control for Honda Transalp 750: veridiancruise.com/discount/DORKINTHEROAD?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fpre-order-honda-xl750-23-transalp
Cool Cover Transalp 750 Seat Cover: www.motomachines.com/cool-covers-motorcycle-seat-cover-honda-transalp-750xl-2023-current
Tusk Waypoint ADV Tires: tinyurl.com/26f42h4h
Hepco and Becker Transalp 750 Tank Guard: www.motomachines.com/hepco-becker-tank-guard-honda-xl750-transalp-2024
Hepco and Becker Transalp 750 Engine Guards: www.motomachines.com/hepco-becker-engine-guard-honda-xl750-transalp-2024
Hepco and Becker Transalp 750 Skid Plate: www.motomachines.com/hepco-becker-engine-skid-plate-honda-xl750-transalp-2024
Hepco and Becker Side Stand Enlargement: www.motomachines.com/hepco-becker-side-stand-enlargement-honda-xl750-transalp-2024
Hepco and Becker Pannier Racks for Honda Transalp 750: www.motomachines.com/hepco-becker-side-carrier-honda-xl750-transalp-2024
Hepco and Becker Engine Guard Mounting Adapter: www.motomachines.com/hepco-becker-engine-guard-mounting-adapter-set-honda-xl750-transalp-2024
Hepco and Becker Headlight Guard for XL750 Transalp: www.motomachines.com/hepco-becker-headlight-guard-honda-xl750-transalp-2024
Hepco and Becker Side Protection Plates for XL750: www.motomachines.com/hepco-becker-side-protection-plates-for-engine-guard-honda-xl750-transalp-2024
Hepco and Becker Handguards: www.motomachines.com/hepco-becker-handlebar-guards-honda-xl750-transalp-2024
Almost 3k on mine and still loving it! Very interested in that cool cover.
Love the build, Dork . Personally, I don't like hard bags . It's a balanced thing . O.C.D. plus, I keep the weight higher and closer to the frame . I put a high mount for the exhaust . And that silver rack GONE ! I liked the crash plate . Those spots lights are nice . Ian's setup is nice . His lights are attached to the triple clamps, so when turning, you still have light . Those tires from Tusk are awesome looking, and its bad ass pairing with that front fender ! All in all, Dork, it's very nice, and thanks for sharing your build with us ....
Having a 390 adv pivot pegs were really nice. I also have mountain bike background and have only ridden gas powered 2 wheel machines for a year since I got my 390. The pivot pegs give me a lot more confidence and grip on the bike. I feel less likely to loose my footing on a bump.
Hepco becker crash bars and engine protection aluminum plate are excellent. Very good quality, I think the most beautiful, I didn't use the side extra plates because I wanted better airflow, I'm living in Greece and we have high temperatures most of the year.
V2 of this bike is going to be awesome.
Thank you very much for this very informative video. Have a great day Sir.
Hey thanks so much. Lots of great ideas. I’m getting a Transalp this weekend. I will immediately order the Veridian cruise control. I use cruise control all the time. Thanks again!
I was smoozing around on t'internet last autumn and found the OE heated grips for €121 from Japan. It was an offer, but was valid for ages. You need to search with Honda's part number.
The dc socket, oe fogs, oe grips etc need activation due to how the canbus electronics work, just be thankful its not a triumph, they say 'take it to a dealer'...
BTW, those links in the description are worth it for your suppliers, I have looked at several products, though some links were so slow I gave up.
It is great, you are really enjoying your Transalp. Mine is a great bike as well, but Ihave kept it quite stock. In Germany I use it most of the time on paved roads.
Thanks for the walk-through and overview. Your series on this bike has given me a lot of great ideas for when I buy my own Transalp ... soon (not soon enough).
Be excellent my dude!
Thank you, between you and swanky cat have helped me in many questions on equipment!
Can confirm - monkey butt bad. Cool seat cover good.
Thanks for all the info. I made the mistake of getting a few things for my Transalp right away from Revzilla and can't use my awesome top case because the Transalp requires some additional brackets to be able to put the monokey plate back there for the Givi box to sit on. Also, thanks for the links! You rock.
It's really looking good!
Great Video. Have followed your build on the Transalp and am looking forward to installing many of your same mods.
Guess it's time to swap it for a new BMW900 and start over. 😁
Thanks Ben for the great content, always great to see what you do with your bikes. I also have a new Garmin that I’ve got to put on my 2017 Africa twin I might pay someone to put it in for me. Thanks a lot looking forward to the next video.
It's not too hard to wire up if you find the stock accessory plugs.
Pivot Pegz are great on the highway as well. Means you can rock your foor to exercise your ankles. Eases the load on your knees
She looking good.
Nice build.....I like to browse a few cookies myself! 😁😁
Thanks for the good Content as always. And really thanks for cleaning up the Transalp Image. After youre Video i Testride one and really loved it and maybe ordert one 😍😉. Did i get this correct, you „only“ did adjust the Suspension Not get a different one?
Cool build. 👍🏾
I had great and perhaps unrealistic expectations on my new Transalp. It does some things well and is a fail for me in others. Stock Metzler Karoo Streets, noisiest tires I have ever ridden on the highway. I heard they quiet down after a 1000 kms, still waiting. Low speed "city" driving is terrible and stutters so bad I think it's missing. Dealer checked it and said the usual "it's normal". The speedo is off by 8 kms per our compared to my GPS.
I so wanted to love this bike but after 6 months I just can't. Try before you buy is all I can say. No offence to those of you who love it.
Is that a Luna Park Cafe sticker on the front fender?
Side fairings are so cheap on Hondas, it may be worth just getting lower bars. I replaced both sides and another piece of plastic on a CB500X for like $80.
Not all Honda plastics are cheap. Then if the original ones had decals and you want them on the new ones, most of the time that’s an additional cost. It just depends on the bike.
@@airadaimagery692 it was included on the cb500x. They were already on, too.
Hey! Great video. Looks like you threw the works at that bike. I was wondering if the aurora lights made riding at night on the road considerably safer. Looking for something a bit less expensive than Denali
I like the idea of that seat... but that thing has absolutely no chance of performing here in Florida save for perhaps 2 months of the year... maybe. 🤣 Swampass 4 Life!!!
I shit on this bike when it came out but gotta say it looks more capable then I gave it credit with these mods. Whereas the T700 looks more capable stock.
Yes the T7 is more capable all around. It's designed to be.
Great bike for Oregon FSR's. I only wish we got the European colour option.
It really should have been "the only color option," or at the very least, the only colorway offered to countries that only get one color of any given model.
@@kenbowlus2995 They probably chose matte black so they could upsell the Africa Twin.
I like the black. I would have chosen it even if I had an option.
Hey - first comment on your channel. I'm seriously considering buying a Transalp. Will be my first bike.
Is this suitable for a tall person? I'm 6'2" - 230lbs. Should I consider a bigger bike? Are the ergos acceptable for tall dudes?
comparing transalp with this setup, with 790 Adventure, witch one is better all around?
Do you have an estimate cost for all the upgrades? I always wonder if it's worth buying a more expensive bike that already has most of that stuff.
Any plans for highway pegs?
Wow bike looks awesome well , is there an option for tubeless rims?,what sort of mileage are you getting from a full tank ?
im wondering how someone can use side and top cases ,and fill them up , the rack weight limit is only 18 pounds ?!?!
Are u able to safely stand on those pivot pegs ? Do they give a weight rating I’m curious .. ?
How much total weight has been added?
Have you ridden the Benelli TRK 702X or TRK 502X? I would like to know more about them but can't find any good reviews other then some European ones.
Am I the only one that does not like the GPS disrupting my view. I ended up mounting it to the handlebars instead.
No, you are not. I mounted my 7" TFT Android Auto screen to the bars also, centered and below (but NOT blocking my view in any way) the OEM LCD screen. It's a screen for navi and music, not a television; and I'm riding a motorcycle on the street, not sitting on a couch.
Mounted my Zumo XT on the left side of the bars. That was the best place I could come up with without blocking my view of any thing else
9:07 interested on how the tires go mate ,did you say there tusk 2 track tires ye .
I have the 2 tracks on my 790. These are the waypoints.
Nice vid DITR. What's your opinion of the Cool Cover? I need to decide between Cool Cover and Sit N Fly for my 1050XT. TY.
digging it so far.
Well done Dork. I do think the hand guards are rather ugly compared to Bark Busters, but they serve a purpose I guess. Do you control the Oxford heated grips through the Honda display or with a seperate controller?
Sorry, I just saw your controller. Ive read of others on BG groups who have intgergrated them with the Honda dash and OEM controls which is nice.
I didn't know that was an option.
In your opinion are the dunlop raids in the same class or between than the TKC70 or tkc70 rock? I've been comparing the 2, I want something a little more offoad preformace than the tkc70 without loosing a ton of wet traction for touring.
Love the channel and content, but i cannot help but pronounce that bike tran-slap
Ben, Quick question you have probably been asked a million times, but I watched your T700, Transalp videos and now the 790 videos. If you had to choose between the three and have just one, which would it be?
Impossible to answer because it's so subjective and I don't have enough time withe the 790 yet I don't think.
Which bike is better, Transalp or KTM 790 adventure? I'm on the verge of selling my Versys 300x and Buying the 790. I really wanted the Transalp but they just don't have any for sale near me. They sell quickly but I can get the 790.
Completely subjective but the transalp is definitely more road focused and the 790 is better off pavement but still pretty good on the road.
Does the TPS actually let you know how much pressure you have? What’s the purpose of this gadget? As on/off road riders we’re constantly adjusting/checking tire pressure anyway.
the TPMS will give you current pressure and temperature. It's interesting to see how much they change when on highway vs off road and adjust accordingly. It also has a leak detector, if your tire starts to loose air it will set off an alarm both audible and visual letting you know that you are loosing pressure( saved my butt a couple times from having to change tube in a bad place, when I was just in a good place to change). Also over temp alarm. All settings are adjustable to your liking.
@@brianfradenburg49 that’s pretty cool. I didn’t know that it did all that. I’m well aware of pressure fluctuation though, from driving 18 wheelers. It happens mostly due to temperature fluctuation. Whether it be from ambient temps or friction, it’s going to fluctuate. That’s why it’s good to always check it. Thanks for the information!
Temp and PSI. I mostly like it for peace of mind when my brain invents a wobble or something and I start thinking I have a flat.
I don't adjust pressure at all, honestly. There's very little benefit most of the time. I
What happened to the center stand?
LOL I forgot to mention it.
After all the money you spent (sorry, I mean were given) on upgrades….. buy an Africa Twin or the king of Adventure….. the GS. 😂
Yes and the bike would be 100 pounds heavier.
I dont like cruise control. I like to be present and in constant control of the bike. CC breeds complacency imo
For me it's a safety feature. After my hand goes numb after several hours of riding, it's nice to hit the button and relax my hand and shoulder. It also keeps me from speeding, because when I get tired and bored after an 8 hour day, I tend to go faster. But it always depends on where you are riding.
Being married breeds complacency as well. Thats why I try and cheat every chance I get.
I’m with you on that one . I never use CC for anything .. not on my bikes , car or truck
I have an Atlas throttle lock on my T7 and prefer that to cruse control. I rented a gs in Vegas and every time I shut it off is surprised my wife on the back. With the throttle lock you can roll off power smoothly
For people that do serious miles, cruise is mandatory. Won’t own a bike without it
Has anyone added all of this up? Yes, I’m being lazy.
Just don't watch Fortnine review of this bike 😅😅
I find myself disagreeing with Ryan more and more lately.
@@DorkintheRoad yeah I agree with that 👍
51% road- which do I buy? Norden or Transalp?
Great review ! Direct and to the...POINT ! EXCELLENT !
👍
Def interested in this bike... Trying to decide if I should got this route or the KLR. I am a slow roller kind of guy.
Just changed the stock tires on my Transalp to Dulop Trailmax Missions. Huge difference off road from the stock tires. Installed SRC Moto upper and lower crash guards. You do not have to loosen or remove the bars to get the side faring's off. Built my own pannier racks out of 3/8" round rod. Have 3100 miles on now and really liking it other than it's a pain in the a$$ to turn of the traction control. Headed to North Carolina next month for a week of riding the mountains
Looks awesome great choice on the colour and mods 😎😎😎😎
No choice on the colour in U.S.A., Honda gives us colorways in the U.S. that don't sell well in the rest of the world....and usually only one color each model year (like the Transalp or NC750), maybe two if we're lucky. Heck, we didn't even get the Transalp until 2024 MY (no 2023 for U.S.), and we still don't get the NX500, Hornet 500, Hornet 750, or NT1100.
@@kenbowlus2995 thanks Ken I didn’t know that we are spoilt for choice in the UK a then
Not hating, but for those of us that aren't sponsored, it seems like the Transalp is lacking a TON! Would have liked to see more on the Aprilia 660 since that one seemed like a better ADV when you had it.
This bike was made for Europe first. It will get adapted to be more adventurous soon I bet. The price/value for this bike right now is just awesome though.
@@matthew3136 wish that was true but it seems like more and more ADV mid-sized bikes are needing a ton on upgrades to be ready for actual off-road use.
That's why I bought a 2022 Africa Twin fully loaded.
@archivecontentsrestoration387 I hear you. I'm running a 2013 Moto Guzzi Stelvio myself. Did the WABDR a few years ago on it - stock! But it's got 83,000 miles now and I'm looking for something lighter since I'm older😟
@RichardDePas that's one of many good reasons I traded in my Multistrada V4S for the Tuareg, I was more offroad focused and the weight, suspension, cruise control just made it a great fit for me, only items I've upgraded were my own choice since I broke a mirror after dropping it on the trail and beat the crap out of the stock skid plate, but overall good quality and no issues so far after almost 10k miles