I really appreciate a review that focuses on the type of riding a bike was intended to do instead of pretending, trying to thrash it on gnarly off road trails, then bashing it for not doing what it wasn’t supposed to do in the first place. Thank you. ✌️
I agree, I’ve had my eye on this, I live in upstate New York in the USA. We’ve got terrible asphalt (tarmac) due to ice heave, frequent sudden black ice patches on otherwise dry roads, coarse logging roads, and long stretches of twisty two-lane tarmac with unspeakably gorgeous vistas, and wild temperature shifts based on altitude and shadows. You’ll find ice in caves on the 4th of july, and 20*C on the bank of the lakes in December. This bike ticks the boxes!
"Welcome back Transalp, we missed you" I loved that, it made me feel a nostalgic feeling maybe from 1988 when I first saw a Transalp in my life, here in the coast of Buenos Aires, Argentina , I was 14 years old and I thought I was seeing spaceships , amazing bikes now and then , thanks for the video .
Utterly magnificent and you summed up just why I’ve always loved Australasia and her people - you know no limits just living your lives to the full. You also proved all the naysayers wrong about the wonderful Transalp, those of us who know are the ones laughing with joy. I honestly have never enjoyed such a modern motorcycle epic on the scale you took on more and how you condensed/edited/shot those staggering panoramas emphasising just how gigantic Australia is in every direction. Just breathtakingly beautiful from start to finish. I will be heading back to Australia again one day just to ride as you have done.
What a nice way to test this beautiful bike, thank you for the cinematic presentation it was a pleasure to watch. I had this bike on my mind for the last 3 years I now I still cannot believe that I own it, it's a real joy to ride it and I cannot wished more from it considering it's initial purpose: versatility, reliably and a bike that you can live with it for many years without thinking about something else. Greetings from Romania 👍
What a masterpiece!! Stunning video, lovely cinematography and editing, and honestly a great, thorough review. Very entertaining and amusing. Thank you!
Amazing video and magnificent work. Thanks taking us on this journey through the outback. Almost felt like we were there, such a top shelf production. Go the Honda Transalp!
Just outstanding. Great cinematography, wonderful dialogue, music that was astounding. A great heart felt movie that included an intelligent and thoughtful review. The outback looks amazing, and your introduction to it was greatly appreciated by this ol' Texan. Thank you for your excellent post. Perhaps I may get to see you on the road over there some day!
This is a genuinely great and informative video, excellent editing and camera work, good honest reviewing and interesting points. Can see a lot of work was put into this!
I was excited with all the initial launch chatter and reviews on this bike. I took one for a brief but extensive test ride on extremely twisty tarmac roads and a few hard packed dirt lanes. I already knew the ground clearance was low so my planned usage would be 90% tarmac and 10% easy gravel roads. It is a really well engineered bike, suspension, brakes, screen layout and interface all good, dynamic handling on twisty roads, great, ergonomics for my 6ft4 frame, also great, optional quick shifter, also great. The only negatives for me start with the engine characteristics. That is at low revs below 4000rpm, power is lacking, it hits around 4500rpm and then accelerates with decent urgentcy. Perhaps Honda have gone all out to hit the headline peak bhp figures at the expense of bottoms end roll on torque. Which is a shame. My post ride summary is that the bike felt vanilla. Competent but with no memorable characteristics that would make me desire one. It is a tool to get the job done rather than a bike that I would find pleasurable just to ride for the sake of it. For me it is white goods on two wheels, like a fridge or a washing machine, I just can’t get passionate about it.
Oddly enough and coming from a T7, I don't find any issue with the power at low revs. Having said that, I do have an issue with the gearing and throttle response which seems a bit snatchy. T7 was more smooth in that respect. I can never seem to be in the right gear for a given situation
Best honda description ever, that it means reliability, do you want unforgettable? Try bmw, ktm, triumph, you will never forget downtime and reapairs invoices.
Damo, this video is awesome. Amazing production, fantastic cinematography and beautiful narration. Your best yet. I really felt the spirit of the outback and its beautiful magnificence.
Awesome vid mate! I test rode one today and had an absolute ball! I reckon for the money and my abilities it’s a great do it all, I said to the guy at the shop, I could’ve ridden it all day without an issue! I am tossing up between the TA, a standard Norden and a 790 Adv R. Norden gets the power and retro looks, 790 gets the raw grunt and alien looks and the TA is the smooth and reliable, glad to see the TA with all the gear and good tyres, really toughens it up!
What a “magical” review… very inspiring. Last bike I had was a Bajaj Pulsar 2004 which I sold back in 2012…. Recently had the “wish” for a adventure bike and I have mu eyes on this one. Here in Costa Rica it is $13500. Very nice video
Trying to keep it constructive here. I actually watched for a Transalp review, as I'm on the cusp of buying one and I need to be sure it can fo the work I need it to. Appreciate your work, I really do, and your enthusiasm for our beautiful land, but my respectful suggestion would be to perhaps do two presentations. One a travel commentary, and the other a bike review. You're blessed to have been able to do the amazing trip you did! Peace ... 💚
Incredible Video! Informative, Inspirational and Beautiful made. As a RD11 2006 Transalp owner, i'm more than happy that Honda decided to bring the Legend back to life. F..k Bali, im coming to Australia 😊
Pfff, youtube algorithm, do your work! Excellent camera work, perfect sound, dramatic/touching story, funny AND informational about the bike. Yet just 5400 subscribers? I thought I was the only one with this problem, either the bars are super high or not the RIGHT people are watching this. Subscribed, hope to meet you once in Aussie! Came for info about the TransAlp, stayed for the story and the sceneries... TransAlp seams like a bike I want now.. the cruise control though :/
The further away from civilisation this guys gets the happier he is !!! @9:02 just made whole video awesome 🙌. This video more like poetry, a poetry of mad bikers and of course the Transalp 🤙🫡
Thanks Damo, I really enjoy your videos mate. I’m a newer rider & in the market for step up from a 650 single to a mid size twin early next year…so much on offer and now the Transalp too! Cheers…Go Dazza!!
Beautiful video. Thank you. In the market for my next bike and this helped. Trying to decide between the Twin, this and a 901. You’re channel has been a huge help.
I would like to add my thanks for this enjoyable video, and its highlighting of our fantastic, wide brown land. I am fresh from a test ride of the model, yesterday, I believe the first test ride of it in South Australia. Thank you Moto Adelaide. I must say I was left with mixed impressions of the Transalp, after an hour or so on it, having ridden the 90-ish kilometres up to Adelaide on my ageing Cagiva Elefant beforehand, and adding a brief test ride of the Aprilia Tuareg to round out my impressions. (Thank you Peter Stevens - that is a great machine). Followed by the ride home on my much-modified 'old girl'. Yes, that bike, after about 14 years, and many improvements, 'fits me like an old shoe', but I had expected the Transalp to feel similar, but better. I was wondering how you all got on with air filter cleaning, given that it appears to require the tank removing, as does the Elefant, as this wasn't mentioned in the video. A major PITA on that bike, which I had hoped a newer replacement would alleviate. Riding with so many others must have caused them to dirty up during the ride? I might still buy the Transalp, even though it didn't quite 'grab me' like I had thought it might. The bars were too far back, it had too much tyre pressure (which I rectified, with my trusty little gauge at the roadside) but disappointingly, for this old rider (riding for 61 years now) it felt remote, and I returned it feeling somehow 'disengaged'. (Perhaps I should have taken a 6mm Allen key with me to rotate the bars forward, but it wasn't my bike)! And now, after a night's sleep and time to think about it, I'm still not sure why. Obviously there are disappointments with the model - ground clearance, 'low rent' suspension, no ambient temperature, the maligned Dunlop tyres (with almost no miles on them) in my case, some damp roads etc. - but I remain puzzled why I didn't enjoy it more. Now the question is, will I still buy it, in spite of being told 'the white ones won't be here until October'?! (I can see why the 'struggling punter' can't get a white one down here - you blokes had them all, thrashing them in the dust)! But it's quite a quandary at this point; one which I hadn't anticipated, given that the specs, and the multitude of video tests, suggested it is the closest to a modern version of my current, much-loved dual-purpose bike. Perhaps I expected too much. It certainly is quite a nice engine, but again - I didn't feel as connected to it as I do to my old Elefant (which I should add, has FCR carburettors, and Ignitech ignition with TPS, significantly lightened, and many improvements). It is quite a bit lighter than the Transalp or the Tuareg, and a few mms lower in the saddle than the Honda. The Transalp's handlebars were smoother than the Cagiva's, but the vibes through the footrests from 3,000-on were every bit as noticeable as on the Elefant, which is smoother through the footrests than the Honda until about 5,500 (which is as far as I revved the Honda, given its newness). Not a biggie, but a surprise, given that the TRXs (similar cross-plane design) of the '90s always felt smoother than the air-cooled 750 Ducati motor (I had a 750SS back then, with the same engine as the Cagiva) in bike swaps. I guess I expected the Transalp to feel like the modern equivalent to my 28-year oldie, but with more power, more brakes, better suspension, 21" wheel, smooth, etc, but somehow it just didn't. I guess I will need to accustomise to it, alter it, and give it time for us to get to know each other! It's a lot of bike for the money, but will need some work to 'make it mine'. Any mods carried out on your tour bikes, apart from increased preload (I could feel that would be something to try when I was riding it) would be of interest. Thanks again for a great, and very Australian, video.
Cheers mate. We only had 6 days on the bikes so didn’t need to do a filter change. I had a very quick turn around after that ride and I’m away riding for another 3 weeks, but when I get back I’ll write a more detailed feature on the Transalp that addresses a lot of those types of things. The bars are a bit close for me too but I’m told you can actually move them forward on the triple clamps which would make a big difference. The engine vibrations even out at about 4000rpm I believe because it’s geared so high. You’ll find that more often with EU5 emissions regulations in place. I’d gear it down by at least two teeth on the rear sprocket and gain back a more responsive and better revving lower end. The suspension can be improved with preload adjustment, but it absolutely needs heavier springs. It’s a pretty basic suspension setup so that wouldn’t cost too much. It’s not perfect and certainly built to a price, but I see it as a durable platform to build on with a little room to play with before you hit the cost of more ‘dirt specific’ bikes.
@@advlife Thanks for your detailed reply. We are 'on the same page', as I also thought to add a tooth or two to the rear sprocket. My Ducati road bike was similarly drive-by-noise-test afflicted, and an extra tooth on the rear sprocket solved that. Much better around Phillip Island. I will look forward to your next report.
Great video. My wife collects her one in September, she can’t wait. Opted for the rally pack, wind deflectors, heated grips, centre stand & 12v socket. It feels so light compared the Africa Twin, I might trade my AT & get one next year… I’ll see how it goes.
@@BikesDrones yeah, about £250-£300 I think. Bit of a piss take tbh. Especially as most of the options we chose should really be on the bike as standard. Don’t bother with Honda crash bars, they’re expensive & made of chocolate. Get HEED bars instead. Same with luggage, I prefer soft panniers so going for GIVI monolock rack & canyon bags same as what I’ve got on my AT.
@@toejamtimmy4402 Thanks for the update. Just going with Honda quickshifter, heated grips, centre stand + wind deflectors. Just wanted to know how much they will take the piss as well find out tomorrow. Will go aftermarket with everything else. Honda has turned into BMW with the price of accessories. Might even lend my bike to MCCruise so they can get cruise control sorted for the Transalp.
Hi, that was one of the best Motorcycle videos I´ve ever seen. And the Transalp here in Germany is a legend for Motorcycle traveller. So I'm thinking about it to by one.
Would love to come. Would be a massive change to riding the mountains here in NW Washington state in the USA. Here they love to dump fresh gravel over the dirt roads, turns them into marbles. I notice most of your roads there are dirt, grippy dirt.
Great video. Australia is on my list to go ride. I just put money down on my Transalp, hope to have it within a few days and then rig it up for myself. It’s perfect for my intended use as you so alluded to in the video. Thank you!
Great video Damo. Loved the footage. Especially the drone clips. Close call when it snuck through under that branch on that dirt road out of Tenterfield. Hope to see you on another ride mate. Cheers. 👍
@@advlife oh mate... You're as reckless as me with my drone but wayyyy more skillful!! I gotta get more practice is what I worked out from watching this. But yeah the branch clip turned out killer cause you didn't flinch. 👌
Wow, what a fantastic video. Brilliant footage, production and quality. I'm from South Africa and now I want to buy a Transalp and come tour across Australia 😁
Great Moovie Mate, I enjoy your cinematic approach to your channel and the little bits of poetry and good humour along the way, thanks for introducing us to the re mastered offering from Honda in the form of the Transalp. And great to see ol No.4 back 9n the big screen... 👍🏻
Great bike - i'm loving it. Great video - really professional and informative. Great country - looks appealing and very flat 😊 ... A bit far from Denmark though
Well done guys, beautiful and enjoyable watching this outback footage adventure. The journey itself is more important than the destination doesn't matter with wich motorbike you choose. Go for it! Looking forward to make a test ride here on north America.
Great stuff Damo...for some reason i don't get notification from 'the tube' about new videos anymore; this is not only a great and honest review about the Transalp, but a stunning advertisement for touring the 'real Australia' on two wheels; well done you; curious to know if Budda's obviously modded bike was much better than a stocker?
Your intro definately shows how much you ozzies are more connected to whats going on. An ameriyank would have said, this is sand let's ride it. Thanks for the review!
Currently waiting on my Transalp and I’ve been very patient! BUT not now! That’s one very good video and now you’ve got me all worked up! Think I need to ship it to Australia?
Great review I only past my test last November at 60 😂 I bought a triumph speedmaster and a Honda 300 rally but I’m thinking of swapping the rally for a Transalp
Wow! I just discovered you and think its best cinematic on YT for bikes channel, thanks a lot! i got TA from 2000 and already ordered the new one... i agree with you at all, mots of people compare it with KTM or Tenere and thats wrong... Transalp is what you said: able to be off and able to ride hundreds of km per day feeling good in all moments. Best Off review ive seen of the new Transalp, thanks again, u got my sub !
I really appreciate a review that focuses on the type of riding a bike was intended to do instead of pretending, trying to thrash it on gnarly off road trails, then bashing it for not doing what it wasn’t supposed to do in the first place. Thank you. ✌️
This is rather Honda ad
I agree, I’ve had my eye on this, I live in upstate New York in the USA. We’ve got terrible asphalt (tarmac) due to ice heave, frequent sudden black ice patches on otherwise dry roads, coarse logging roads, and long stretches of twisty two-lane tarmac with unspeakably gorgeous vistas, and wild temperature shifts based on altitude and shadows. You’ll find ice in caves on the 4th of july, and 20*C on the bank of the lakes in December. This bike ticks the boxes!
The best Transalp review so far!! Finally, somebody that understands what the Transalp is all about.. cheers
Great review. I'm seeing more and more positive reviews on the Transalp praising it for doing what it was designed to do well.
Damo is versatile! Geologist, Transalpist, Historian. Great story telling.
Cheers mate!
@@advlife What is that song and the artist? " Let it all burn down in the fire" Shazam doesn't help
The best Transalp video I have seen yet. This video really shows what the Transalp is all about. I just got mine last month. Thanks for the video.
Big thank you Damo. Your commitment to quality work and hard works shows in your final product! You set the standard!! And you are fun to be around..,
Always good catching up and riding mate. Let's do it again ASAP.
"Welcome back Transalp, we missed you" I loved that, it made me feel a nostalgic feeling maybe from 1988 when I first saw a Transalp in my life, here in the coast of Buenos Aires, Argentina , I was 14 years old and I thought I was seeing spaceships , amazing bikes now and then , thanks for the video .
Utterly magnificent and you summed up just why I’ve always loved Australasia and her people - you know no limits just living your lives to the full. You also proved all the naysayers wrong about the wonderful Transalp, those of us who know are the ones laughing with joy. I honestly have never enjoyed such a modern motorcycle epic on the scale you took on more and how you condensed/edited/shot those staggering panoramas emphasising just how gigantic Australia is in every direction. Just breathtakingly beautiful from start to finish. I will be heading back to Australia again one day just to ride as you have done.
I just love how you spliced this film together. You have great information and a unique sense of humour.
Well done
Thank you very much!
What a nice way to test this beautiful bike, thank you for the cinematic presentation it was a pleasure to watch. I had this bike on my mind for the last 3 years I now I still cannot believe that I own it, it's a real joy to ride it and I cannot wished more from it considering it's initial purpose: versatility, reliably and a bike that you can live with it for many years without thinking about something else. Greetings from Romania 👍
I have a 1990 Transalp with 240000 km on the dial. It is still an awesome ride that I would take almost anywhere.
wow damn, i hope my Africa Twin can reach that mileage.
Mine is at 220k, only a slight oil consumption
Never had any bad adventure with a puncture at 90mph ?
These videos are like therapy.
"fuck Bali! come and see Australia!" awesome well said ahaha
Then come to Canada 😁
What a masterpiece!! Stunning video, lovely cinematography and editing, and honestly a great, thorough review. Very entertaining and amusing. Thank you!
Amazing video and magnificent work. Thanks taking us on this journey through the outback. Almost felt like we were there, such a top shelf production. Go the Honda Transalp!
Just outstanding. Great cinematography, wonderful dialogue, music that was astounding. A great heart felt movie that included an intelligent and thoughtful review. The outback looks amazing, and your introduction to it was greatly appreciated by this ol' Texan. Thank you for your excellent post. Perhaps I may get to see you on the road over there some day!
What an incredible video! Thanks for showing us how the Transalp can be used. 👌
This is a genuinely great and informative video, excellent editing and camera work, good honest reviewing and interesting points. Can see a lot of work was put into this!
Much appreciated!
"Its Marbo, Its the Vibe!" Thanks for a great video.
I nearly snuck that clip in there ha ha!
In my opinion the 2008 Transalp looked stunning. It's a timeless style. Much preferred to the current one imo.
I took my 2008 into most terrains. Was considered a softroader but I found it very capable. The new version looks even more capable.
Few Transalp reviews explore actual off-road tours. That is what I noticed out this channel. Its cool looking bike, with unique platform.
I was excited with all the initial launch chatter and reviews on this bike. I took one for a brief but extensive test ride on extremely twisty tarmac roads and a few hard packed dirt lanes. I already knew the ground clearance was low so my planned usage would be 90% tarmac and 10% easy gravel roads. It is a really well engineered bike, suspension, brakes, screen layout and interface all good, dynamic handling on twisty roads, great, ergonomics for my 6ft4 frame, also great, optional quick shifter, also great. The only negatives for me start with the engine characteristics. That is at low revs below 4000rpm, power is lacking, it hits around 4500rpm and then accelerates with decent urgentcy. Perhaps Honda have gone all out to hit the headline peak bhp figures at the expense of bottoms end roll on torque. Which is a shame. My post ride summary is that the bike felt vanilla. Competent but with no memorable characteristics that would make me desire one. It is a tool to get the job done rather than a bike that I would find pleasurable just to ride for the sake of it. For me it is white goods on two wheels, like a fridge or a washing machine, I just can’t get passionate about it.
Oddly enough and coming from a T7, I don't find any issue with the power at low revs. Having said that, I do have an issue with the gearing and throttle response which seems a bit snatchy. T7 was more smooth in that respect. I can never seem to be in the right gear for a given situation
Best honda description ever, that it means reliability, do you want unforgettable? Try bmw, ktm, triumph, you will never forget downtime and reapairs invoices.
Excellent video! I tuned in to see what the Transalp could do and found so much more.
Thanks!
When I was traveling on the Transalp(japan), a tourist from overseas told me that I was riding this motorcycle. Cheers to fellow Transalp
Thanks guys, was waiting for this review. Booked mine just now. October delivery.
Fantastic review...best one yet ..and I've seen plenty...I love mine best buy in years for me
Hardly comment on youtube but in this one I have to congratulate you guys, what a movie i just saw! Thank you!!
Wow, thank you!
Damo, this video is awesome. Amazing production, fantastic cinematography and beautiful narration. Your best yet. I really felt the spirit of the outback and its beautiful magnificence.
Awesome vid mate! I test rode one today and had an absolute ball! I reckon for the money and my abilities it’s a great do it all, I said to the guy at the shop, I could’ve ridden it all day without an issue! I am tossing up between the TA, a standard Norden and a 790 Adv R. Norden gets the power and retro looks, 790 gets the raw grunt and alien looks and the TA is the smooth and reliable, glad to see the TA with all the gear and good tyres, really toughens it up!
What a “magical” review… very inspiring. Last bike I had was a Bajaj Pulsar 2004 which I sold back in 2012…. Recently had the “wish” for a adventure bike and I have mu eyes on this one. Here in Costa Rica it is $13500. Very nice video
Trying to keep it constructive here. I actually watched for a Transalp review, as I'm on the cusp of buying one and I need to be sure it can fo the work I need it to. Appreciate your work, I really do, and your enthusiasm for our beautiful land, but my respectful suggestion would be to perhaps do two presentations. One a travel commentary, and the other a bike review. You're blessed to have been able to do the amazing trip you did! Peace ... 💚
Incredible Video! Informative, Inspirational and Beautiful made. As a RD11 2006 Transalp owner, i'm more than happy that Honda decided to bring the Legend back to life. F..k Bali, im coming to Australia 😊
the production quality is absolutely top calss. Fantastic,
Came for a Transalp review. Stayed for the epic shots, surreal landscapes and a spellbinding narration.
Love from India ❤🇮🇳
Thank you from Portugal... I LOVE IT.
That was awesome! You may have convinced me! 😎
Pfff, youtube algorithm, do your work! Excellent camera work, perfect sound, dramatic/touching story, funny AND informational about the bike. Yet just 5400 subscribers?
I thought I was the only one with this problem, either the bars are super high or not the RIGHT people are watching this. Subscribed, hope to meet you once in Aussie!
Came for info about the TransAlp, stayed for the story and the sceneries...
TransAlp seams like a bike I want now.. the cruise control though :/
Congratulation for this work! This is the best Transalp 750 video and test.
One of the best adventure videos I’ve seen on the tube 💪🏴👍 thanks for sharing
Amazing production this should be on TV. Really enjoyed viewing this, much love from Cyprus :)
The further away from civilisation this guys gets the happier he is !!! @9:02 just made whole video awesome 🙌. This video more like poetry, a poetry of mad bikers and of course the Transalp 🤙🫡
Thanks Damo, I really enjoy your videos mate. I’m a newer rider & in the market for step up from a 650 single to a mid size twin early next year…so much on offer and now the Transalp too! Cheers…Go Dazza!!
Great Video, Thanks so mutch! After i see this im sure ive got more bike than i expected.
Great vid, love em...just ordered an white one, due here in March...to go with my 2018 CB500X...
👍Thumbs up! a video so beautifully made...And so nice to see Darryl Beatty. Thanks!
Beautiful video. Thank you. In the market for my next bike and this helped. Trying to decide between the Twin, this and a 901. You’re channel has been a huge help.
I would like to add my thanks for this enjoyable video, and its highlighting of our fantastic, wide brown land. I am fresh from a test ride of the model, yesterday, I believe the first test ride of it in South Australia. Thank you Moto Adelaide. I must say I was left with mixed impressions of the Transalp, after an hour or so on it, having ridden the 90-ish kilometres up to Adelaide on my ageing Cagiva Elefant beforehand, and adding a brief test ride of the Aprilia Tuareg to round out my impressions. (Thank you Peter Stevens - that is a great machine). Followed by the ride home on my much-modified 'old girl'. Yes, that bike, after about 14 years, and many improvements, 'fits me like an old shoe', but I had expected the Transalp to feel similar, but better.
I was wondering how you all got on with air filter cleaning, given that it appears to require the tank removing, as does the Elefant, as this wasn't mentioned in the video. A major PITA on that bike, which I had hoped a newer replacement would alleviate. Riding with so many others must have caused them to dirty up during the ride?
I might still buy the Transalp, even though it didn't quite 'grab me' like I had thought it might. The bars were too far back, it had too much tyre pressure (which I rectified, with my trusty little gauge at the roadside) but disappointingly, for this old rider (riding for 61 years now) it felt remote, and I returned it feeling somehow 'disengaged'. (Perhaps I should have taken a 6mm Allen key with me to rotate the bars forward, but it wasn't my bike)! And now, after a night's sleep and time to think about it, I'm still not sure why. Obviously there are disappointments with the model - ground clearance, 'low rent' suspension, no ambient temperature, the maligned Dunlop tyres (with almost no miles on them) in my case, some damp roads etc. - but I remain puzzled why I didn't enjoy it more.
Now the question is, will I still buy it, in spite of being told 'the white ones won't be here until October'?! (I can see why the 'struggling punter' can't get a white one down here - you blokes had them all, thrashing them in the dust)! But it's quite a quandary at this point; one which I hadn't anticipated, given that the specs, and the multitude of video tests, suggested it is the closest to a modern version of my current, much-loved dual-purpose bike. Perhaps I expected too much. It certainly is quite a nice engine, but again - I didn't feel as connected to it as I do to my old Elefant (which I should add, has FCR carburettors, and Ignitech ignition with TPS, significantly lightened, and many improvements). It is quite a bit lighter than the Transalp or the Tuareg, and a few mms lower in the saddle than the Honda.
The Transalp's handlebars were smoother than the Cagiva's, but the vibes through the footrests from 3,000-on were every bit as noticeable as on the Elefant, which is smoother through the footrests than the Honda until about 5,500 (which is as far as I revved the Honda, given its newness). Not a biggie, but a surprise, given that the TRXs (similar cross-plane design) of the '90s always felt smoother than the air-cooled 750 Ducati motor (I had a 750SS back then, with the same engine as the Cagiva) in bike swaps.
I guess I expected the Transalp to feel like the modern equivalent to my 28-year oldie, but with more power, more brakes, better suspension, 21" wheel, smooth, etc, but somehow it just didn't. I guess I will need to accustomise to it, alter it, and give it time for us to get to know each other! It's a lot of bike for the money, but will need some work to 'make it mine'. Any mods carried out on your tour bikes, apart from increased preload (I could feel that would be something to try when I was riding it) would be of interest. Thanks again for a great, and very Australian, video.
Cheers mate.
We only had 6 days on the bikes so didn’t need to do a filter change.
I had a very quick turn around after that ride and I’m away riding for another 3 weeks, but when I get back I’ll write a more detailed feature on the Transalp that addresses a lot of those types of things.
The bars are a bit close for me too but I’m told you can actually move them forward on the triple clamps which would make a big difference.
The engine vibrations even out at about 4000rpm I believe because it’s geared so high. You’ll find that more often with EU5 emissions regulations in place. I’d gear it down by at least two teeth on the rear sprocket and gain back a more responsive and better revving lower end.
The suspension can be improved with preload adjustment, but it absolutely needs heavier springs. It’s a pretty basic suspension setup so that wouldn’t cost too much.
It’s not perfect and certainly built to a price, but I see it as a durable platform to build on with a little room to play with before you hit the cost of more ‘dirt specific’ bikes.
@@advlife Thanks for your detailed reply. We are 'on the same page', as I also thought to add a tooth or two to the rear sprocket. My Ducati road bike was similarly drive-by-noise-test afflicted, and an extra tooth on the rear sprocket solved that. Much better around Phillip Island. I will look forward to your next report.
This is the first time I saw the Transalp being tested off-road. I usually saw V-Strom 800DE being tested there by several vloggers
This isn't off road. It is off tarmac however.
Excellent video! You're stirring in me the itch to go visit
What a brilliant video ... superb 👌💯.... showed another side to the Transalp, I.e a serious bit of kit rather than a road based commuter
Great video. My wife collects her one in September, she can’t wait. Opted for the rally pack, wind deflectors, heated grips, centre stand & 12v socket.
It feels so light compared the Africa Twin, I might trade my AT & get one next year… I’ll see how it goes.
Hey toe, just test rode one today. Pricing up the options. Did you get charged a fitment fee by the dealer to install the accessories ?
@@BikesDrones yeah, about £250-£300 I think. Bit of a piss take tbh. Especially as most of the options we chose should really be on the bike as standard. Don’t bother with Honda crash bars, they’re expensive & made of chocolate. Get HEED bars instead. Same with luggage, I prefer soft panniers so going for GIVI monolock rack & canyon bags same as what I’ve got on my AT.
@@toejamtimmy4402 Thanks for the update. Just going with Honda quickshifter, heated grips, centre stand + wind deflectors. Just wanted to know how much they will take the piss as well find out tomorrow. Will go aftermarket with everything else. Honda has turned into BMW with the price of accessories. Might even lend my bike to MCCruise so they can get cruise control sorted for the Transalp.
Clicked for a bit of info on the new Transalp and stumbled across some of the best motorcycle flim making I've ever seen. Well done mate.
Cheers mate - really appreciate that 👍🏻
Best video so far presenting the Transalp!! Now i do want one, thanks for an awesome video!
Great video on both the Transalp and Australia!
That was awesome! Emotive, happy, brilliant!
Spectacular. And what a way to camp!!!
Fantastic video enjoyed watching it, even made me convince to order a new Transalp
Great video mate. Interesting bike, good review. Beautiful country ✌️
After watching this video I've made my decision to buy the Transalp. Awesome video guys!
Great review. High quality production too. 👍
Hi, that was one of the best Motorcycle videos I´ve ever seen. And the Transalp here in Germany is a legend for Motorcycle traveller. So I'm thinking about it to by one.
Would love to come. Would be a massive change to riding the mountains here in NW Washington state in the USA. Here they love to dump fresh gravel over the dirt roads, turns them into marbles. I notice most of your roads there are dirt, grippy dirt.
What a lovely video. I hope to be doing something similar in 2025 when I go to Oz with my brother.
Great video. Australia is on my list to go ride. I just put money down on my Transalp, hope to have it within a few days and then rig it up for myself. It’s perfect for my intended use as you so alluded to in the video. Thank you!
Wow, the best bike review ever! Thankyou
Cmon Damo. Every time you review a bike I want to buy it. That could get expensive. 😀
Fantastic visual storytelling mate.
Mate I feel the same way too many times too! Only Powerball can make it happen though ha ha!
Great video! Amazing visuals and good down-to-earth commentary!
Beautiful edit you put together bro , I wish I can come to Australia
Great video Damo. Loved the footage. Especially the drone clips. Close call when it snuck through under that branch on that dirt road out of Tenterfield.
Hope to see you on another ride mate.
Cheers. 👍
Cheers mate. I saw that branch way too late - that poor drone has to put up with my crappy flying ha ha
@@advlife oh mate... You're as reckless as me with my drone but wayyyy more skillful!! I gotta get more practice is what I worked out from watching this.
But yeah the branch clip turned out killer cause you didn't flinch. 👌
Awesome video, Loving my Transalp, Thank you for answering my questions on Instagram, Legends, Once i get the crash protection i am doing this trip🔑
Wow, what a fantastic video. Brilliant footage, production and quality. I'm from South Africa and now I want to buy a Transalp and come tour across Australia 😁
Great Moovie Mate, I enjoy your cinematic approach to your channel and the little bits of poetry and good humour along the way, thanks for introducing us to the re mastered offering from Honda in the form of the Transalp. And great to see ol No.4 back 9n the big screen... 👍🏻
Outstanding video.Thks.
You did a great job with this video mate! Awesome work 🙂
Great bike - i'm loving it.
Great video - really professional and informative.
Great country - looks appealing and very flat 😊 ... A bit far from Denmark though
Awesome vid. I reckon I could see this being my first mid size Adventure bike!! 👍
Is that on the stock suspension? Suspect suspension is the Transalp's achilles heel.
Well done mate.
Amazing video man! Im already hooked on the transalp and this aint helping! Lol. Cant wait for it to get to the states!
... great edit guys .. cheers 🙏
Great video..I want to come down under and ride. My problem is my busy season is when the simpson is open!
First time ive seen this channel and i subscribed. Really enjoyable video.
Well done guys, beautiful and enjoyable watching this outback footage adventure. The journey itself is more important than the destination doesn't matter with wich motorbike you choose. Go for it! Looking forward to make a test ride here on north America.
Well said!
The size of a wool shed/ shearing shed goes by the amount of shear's shearing stands.
10 stands is the biggest I know of around the Tamworth NSW area.
Great stuff Damo...for some reason i don't get notification from 'the tube' about new videos anymore; this is not only a great and honest review about the Transalp, but a stunning advertisement for touring the 'real Australia' on two wheels; well done you; curious to know if Budda's obviously modded bike was much better than a stocker?
This is what you call a GREAT review. 👍👍
Awesome vid mate there an incredible bike aye I’ll never sell mine ride safe cheers
Another ripper Damo. Love your work 👌
Love the into!
Great vid!
Thanks Damo, bloody rippa little vid 👍
Cheers mate! ✊🏻
Great video guys.
I love the shots at 9:23.
Good review. I waiting and plan to buy this model in Thailand.
What a beautiful way of vlogging
Great video and review. Thanks!
Your intro definately shows how much you ozzies are more connected to whats going on. An ameriyank would have said, this is sand let's ride it. Thanks for the review!
Would like a comment on comparing it to the new ktm 790 and Suzuki 800 . Great video ! Thanks !
Currently waiting on my Transalp and I’ve been very patient! BUT not now! That’s one very good video and now you’ve got me all worked up! Think I need to ship it to Australia?
Great review I only past my test last November at 60 😂 I bought a triumph speedmaster and a Honda 300 rally but I’m thinking of swapping the rally for a Transalp
Good on ya mate! Get stuck into it
Beautiful scenery and editing 😍
Wow! I just discovered you and think its best cinematic on YT for bikes channel, thanks a lot!
i got TA from 2000 and already ordered the new one... i agree with you at all, mots of people compare it with KTM or Tenere and thats wrong... Transalp is what you said: able to be off and able to ride hundreds of km per day feeling good in all moments.
Best Off review ive seen of the new Transalp, thanks again, u got my sub !