USA Owner Honda Transalp XL750 Honest Detailed Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ก.ค. 2024
- Review of the new adventure motorcycle from Honda, the XL750 Transalp.
I will be discussing this motorcycle in detail as an actual owner, this is not a loaner, test ride, or media bike. We will also go for a little ride on and off road. We will answer the question of, is the Honda XL750 actually an Adventure Motorcycle.
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TIMESTAMPS
Intro - 00:00
Ergonomics - 02:21
Riding Characteristics - 06:49
Fit & Finish - 13:36
Tech - 15:10
Ride - 21:50
Final Thoughts - 38:14
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I had my leg and arm snatched off and reattached with lots of titanium parts and a couple of plates in the old skull 💀 from compound fractures… in a street bike crash…. My sons would carry Me to My other motorcycle while I was still in casts and sit Me on it so I could ride it in the parking lot to get Me back to riding 😊
I thought I was obsessed!😂
How'd it happen?
I love the clutch release way out at the end of the lever, makes for instant access to perform clutch work and minimizes the amount of finger movement needed to get the job done. The low exhaust pipe/muffler, udder oil pan and 90/10 street tires point to the street/fire road intentions of Honda's design. I think they hit the bullseye with an overall package that suits the needs of a big chunk of adventure bike consumers. Thanks for the nice review.
Excellent presentation as always! Looking forward to your upcoming videos on accessories and mods, in particular the panniers and top case.🤙
I am only half way through this video, AND, I don't even desire this bike. Yet this is one of the best reviews I have ever seen. Thank you, &, keep up the great work.
Thanks a bunch
You helped me with your reviews to find the best headset for me (Audeze Penrose), and now with my future motorcycle. Thank you. ❤
😂 that’s so cool man! Now we just need AUDEZE helmet speakers
I enjoyed this review and you have a great delivery!
thank you
After about an hour on the road lol I have said that about every motorcycle I ever own. Good job new subscriber now .
Yep, so true
" Milking my bike " 😂 great comprehensive review ! also like the intro ! thnx
Thanx!
Great & honest!
The legend is back & ready for the digital era.
Been a long wait over 10 years.
4 version & probably the best one yet but not perfect.
Am from Scandinavia & drive mostly in arctic climates.
Finally got to test ride this beauty but hard to find as they seem ro fly of before they even hit the showrooms…
Cons:
1. Price/cost here in tax hell.
2. Too naked out of the box.
3. All needed accessories adds major to the final price.
4. No Wingbadge.
5. No air temprature indicator (a must in arctic climates)
6. No indicator for km range to empty.
7. No easy adjustable suspension.
8. No adjustable windscreen.
9. No adjustable front fender.
10. Major issue: Airfilter under the tank… What About accessibilty to spark plugs ?
11. Welded Subframe.
12. Sump lump….need a bashplate asap… first curb disaster…
13. No CC.
14. No tubeless.
15. Muffler way too low.
16. No suspended gear & break levers.
Small issues?? however many Small issues leads to major ones…
Half hearted ?
The Power Of Dreams ❤
Keep Riding #
Great review...considering buying one.
Thanks for the review. I broke the exact same bone/same foot in 8th grade BBall game. Wait till you are 62 and you'll be able to predict the weather with it. I am looking forward to your new tires and how they perform for you. I didn't know the quickshift comes on the bike - Great News - my Transalp750 is supposed to arrive end of December. Take Care.
Yeah I broke my arm (compound) when I was 18, metal plates and all. I can tell when it’s gonna be cold, lol
They do seem like a good value for the money. While watching your video, at the beginning, I thought SE US, loblolly pines and all. Then when you went up that fireroad and saw the garbage dumped, I thought... must be southern Mississippi. ;-) Then when you crossed Hwy 49 I thought... south of Hattiesburg. I caught a street sign, Tradition Parkway, and found out you were not far from the coast. I grew up over in Pass Christian so recognized the terrain and vegetation. I also lived in a cabin for a while on Black Creek near the little town of Brooklyn south of Hattiesburg. Enjoyed your video, thanks.
That was outstanding. Thank you.
Oh dang just realized where you’re riding. I started riding while living in Hattiesburg a few years ago
Excellent review.
Your fuel economy is definitely better than I would have thought. I have a Vulcan S 650. I average about 44 mpg. Part of that is from my size as I am 6"3 230 lbs. Cool bike. It's definitely a consideration for when I am ready to upgrade. I'm currently on my first bike.
Hello, I am from Germany and use Google Translate. But I haven't seen a German or English review of the Transalp that describes this bike so well with all the good or not so good ones from the Transalp. Thanks for this video
ps: In Germany, the Transalp will be offered in a promotion in the next few weeks for €9,400 instead of €10,890 and for €9,990 with accessories with transfer. greetings
It's perfectly fine to give the clutch cable a bit more play to move the biting point of the clutch closer to the handle bar.
Non of the trials bikes and road bikes I had and have, have adjustable levers, so it's the only option one has in many cases.
Great thorough review though, thanks!
Great review. Came here after buying a couple of your headphone recommendations.
I currently own 2xCRF230L and a CRF250L and am currently looking for a midsize ADV bike. Top of my list is the CB500X.
As you can see I’m a Honda nut too. My street bike is a VTX1800RT.
Lol, also a Honda fan boy, but man I absolutely love a good triumph.
@@adventureundone yup, their inline 3 is a winner. My past big ADV bike was a BMW 1200GS. It was awesome too 👍
Glad to see the review. The value of the low slung muffler is allowing symmetrical bags/cases vs one that is tiny because of the big, high muffler. I am a bit baffled by Honda's road biased orientation of some features and choice of using inner tubes in the tires which is clearly a nod toward off-road use.
The muffler being high enough and having bags or cases is always going to be a tricky one. Under would hamper suspension travel and under engine would reduce ground clearance. I still don't like the exhaust low on an of road bike
The spoke wheels and tubed tires was probably more budget minded IMO. I like the lower exhaust for the extra baggage space on the right side for my personal needs. I imagine there should be options for a high pipe exhaust very soon. The bike seams like it will be a winner in Honda’s lineup.
Do not put cases on this thing. Soft bags maybe.
someone explain to me why the exhaust is too low. I don't get it. It's higher than any of the low points of the bike.
@@topshelf6623 Large rocks, logs, etc. can hit the exhaust while off-road ridding. Normally happens when in deeper ruts.
Thanks for the review! So disappointed the bluetooth is disabled!
Bluetooth disabled? I missed that. Was that for the US bikes? The UK bikes have it and it works very well.
I noticed in a dealers they had used clear self adhesive circles for the tank bag contact area. Might be worth getting some for yours.
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Great Review! New subscriber here.. nice job on the sand with those tires!
Thank you, and that sand was tough lol
Greetings from Germany!!! Nice! I love this Bike! My BlackBeauty have red crashbares and a black engine protection...
Three things... 1) in the video, these are the exact mirrors that are on the Tenere 700 2) Riding in sand is tricky... we all need to embrace the fact that rider skills require us to practice the things that we are not good at.... and I am horrible in sand!!! 3) People complain about the Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR as an OEM tire on the Tenere. After riding the stock rubber Transalp, how do you like me now? (STR) Nice review
Good video!
I am about the same height and weight as you and find the ergos almost perfect. I have lowered the pegs by about 1.5 inches which makes it even better, easier to control and flick.
This is an excellent review, thank you so much! I am in the market for the first time in 10years and currently debating an AT vs. this beaut. I am concerned that the AT is just too big and too hefty... I just found your channel so idk if there is a previous video of why your AT is no longer your main squeeze, but if you could compare the two, "me love you long time!"
Yeah I have many vids on my previous Africa Twin, I absolutely loved that bike, but like you said its so heavy, and thats why I sold it.
Lol, I felt like I had special needs as soon as I finished the one, I saw the previous! The AT is so sexy looking, I wish honda would actually make a baby AT even at the same price point.
@@adamc8302yeah, if this bike had tubless tires and cruise it would be perfect
I had the AT1000 and found it a little heavy and less flickable than my current XL750.
I do, however, prefer the looks of the AT. For me the XL750 is almost perfect.
They are both great bikes but if you do a lot of motorway/highway riding the AT would edge it, but for slower riding through English country roads and in town the TA is way better.
It’s annoying that Honda didn’t give us the 1986 white/blue/red throwback color option. Thanks for the review!
Matt finish bikes are difficult unless you use a ceramic coat polish and then your tank paint will last. Can't polish matt paint so its important to coat it before you get the marks.
Was looking big time for the Translap but when you've tried the Triumph Tiger 900 gt pro, unfortunatly my heart cannot be back with Honda (No cruise control and and suspension adjustment are like from man cave age 🙂) Even If I compare apples with apples, the de-tune version of Tiger (850), Tiger shown a better design, better rear suspension adjustement. Have to admit, Honda have a better dealer network and long term reliability
The solution to that hurly-jerky cable clutch is Honda’s DCT, but sadly it’s not an option for the Transalp. However, there’s news on Honda’s-soon-to-be-released e-Clutch technology that can be fitted to any bike with a cable clutch and having shift lever linkages.
But personally i think DCT is the jam and nothing else compares. I daily commute my NM4 (gen 2 DCT logic) and don’t miss clutching and shifting and clutching and shifting and clutching ad nauseam. I just focus on my ride and the logic ensures I’m in the correct gear, there’s no possibility of stalling, no possibility of popping a wheelie unexpectedly (or intentionally), and helps to return impressive mpg numbers. Additionally, according to the forums, riders with DCT are reporting 50K miles before a clutch change is needed and that is unheard of on common manual bikes.
The only problem with DCT’s is Honda’s engineers (or accountants?) religated the rear brake actuation to be eternally condemned to the right foot lever! Instead of putting both brakes under both hands, like scooters and bicycles have, Honda decided to retain the foot pedal, and this feels unnatural if not unsafe! Particularly for off-road models such as the Africa Twin, whereby if a rider dismounts on a steep incline on the right-side it becomes impossible to apply the rear brake to prevent it from rolling backwards. However, there are many DCT owners who correct Honda’s oversight by sourcing a left hand brake from Honda scooters (X-ADV, Silverwing, Forza, etc), relocating the parking brake (if one exists near the left grip), running one or two brake lines, and ride happily ever after.
It’s too bad that the long anticipated US model of the Transalp does not offer a DCT option even though the engine is probably the same as the X-ADV 750 which is also kept away from US.
The current models with the DCT are much more refined and dialed-in using 6-axis gyromometers and Honda released a Transalp DCT it would have shut the door on the competition.
I have had multiple Honda dct bikes (Rebel, Africa twin, nc750) it can be very jerky as well.
I absolutely love dct, but it does get boring after some time.
Great review on this bike! Actually, great content in all of your videos. It's a joy to watch HONEST takes on the bikes. Glad you're on the mend, and please keep it going!
Question...did I miss what you were going to go back and mention about the "Favorite Information" and the "Date & Time" tabs?
Nicely done review. You mentioned liking the wind and heat management around your legs. How do those two elements compare to the Africa Twin?
Similar, but more heat from the twin.
I'm disappointed that honda lowered the HP from the EU version. Then only the black version is a little tiring. Great video.
Is there proof of the lowered HP.
Great review, but you were really pushing your luck on that last trail. Be careful with that foot. 👍👍
Yeah that sand was a bit much
The seat comfort is a huge bummer considering they specifically put on the features and marketing page that this seat is supposed to be very comfortable. I just wish for once in history a company would make a sub 30k bike you don't have to immediately go out and spend $300 on a seat. Tire choice is a bummer too, I wouldn't trust those on mud for one second! I really wish they would have the option to add cruise control as well, or just bump the msrp $500 and have it standard. It looks like regardless of make and model you have to get into the 12-15k price range to get cruise control. I wanted to love this bike but for a couple grand more I'd rather get a Norden 901.
Are you the keyboard reviews guy? If you are I didn't know you ride too, that's so cool
Keyboard, headset, mice, anything gaming The Techne yes 👍
Great review~ the biggest deal killer for me on any bike is it's tendency to throw heat onto the riders legs. It's amazing that after all these decades there are still plenty of 2023 motorcycles that have this problem~ including the new Suzuki Vstrom 800. I live in Las Vegas & it's darned hot here for 6 months out of the year & going stoplight to stoplight on a hot bike is miserable. I am going to buy this motorcycle for what I am hearing has perfect heat management. Please give a section to a bikes effective or ineffective heat management when you do a bike review. Most reviewers just don't do this~ they will say something like 'it's throws heat, but it's a Ducati so you have to expect that' ~ as if it's no big deal. I'm brand new to your channel, so you may be giving heat ratings already. I'm also considering the Africa Twin~ especially if they put a supercharger on it in 2024. Was your Africa Twin good with heat management? I can't get a strait answer in the forums.
africa twin had great heat management, but you did feel a little. Now the triumph ugh my, you would feel so much! This transalp is one of the best
@@adventureundoneAwesome information!
@@adventureundone We will see how the heat management goes when Honda adds the supercharger to the Africa Twin~ it may be a while, but please comment on this when you review the next Africa Twin Supercharged~
@@jmsmikeythere is no supercharger
@@adventureundoneI feel more heat on atas than t900
The legs position looks realky comfortable.
It is very
The biggest deal killer for me is the fact that the Ross white is not available in the US.
Wait what? Bummer
@@theoldhistorian415 No kidding. I'm hoping that they do make it available next year in the US. Silly Honda.
Same here! I'd buy one now, but I don't want the black one...
@@westeagle00 Yup, not following Honda's logic on that decision. I'm going to email my local dealer and let them know that I'd have already test-ridden one with the intent to buy, but they preempted my purchase.
My dad got his transalp last week and I got to ride it back to back with my ‘23 CB500X.
It’s insane how close the two bikes are in terms of feel overall, but man the transalp has a ton of great features over my bike. I’m almost jealous enough to buy one.
I found the TA750 seemed a lot bigger than I thought it would vs the 500x the seat isn't high but it seems like a lot of bike, I own a f800gs the TA seems very similar.
I'm actually tempted to downsizing to a cb500x,
One of many of the strong points of 500x's appeal is it's simplicity.
Go for it
Thanx for giving your personal sizes like leg inseam, weight,..
If I was looking to replace my street bike this is the bike I would get.
Touring screen or add a GIVI peak.
Since it is a motorcycle I like a bit of wind on me. I do not want to feel like I am in car.
What rider rides resting their foot on the brake pedal? Do they like wearing out the pads.
Did you lose a battle with an elk on the road in the Smokey Mountains ? LOL
Lol, I lost the battle with gravel
When you made that remark about it being "The Ridgeline of adventure bikes", that was like a kick in the gut. unfortunately I'm afraid you may be right. so first question, what is a quick shifter? I know the Atwin has some kind of paddle shifter thing on the DCT, is it something like that? I first saw a couple of days ago that this bike has come out and when I heard 459 lb. wet and 83 hp, that is about 90% of what I;m looking for. I've never had a new bike and if I go out and get one now, it will probably be my last one. Been riding about 60 yrs. now and actually enjoying it more than before. Now that I no longer have to work and have enough $'s to pull a wad out of my pocket and buy something new I may just do it. Watched a couple of other reviews, and went to the honda shop to see one and getting more disappointed and depressed with what I'm finding. First thing, I sat on it. I'm 5'11 3/4" , 32 inseam and trying to sling a leg over this thing just to get on it is way too tall. don't know why it is the rear seat and rack on these new bikes are made to stick up like they do. They should be flat so you can actually carry something on them and not be dragging your foot across them trying to mount up. The real killer for me on all these new bikes is the excessive complicated gadgetry and doo dads. To sum it up, first they need take this bike up to 100 hp and full liter. There's no replacement for displacement. th-cam.com/video/pHb4KH08bZs/w-d-xo.html
Next do away with the display and all that traction control, mode whatever wimpy snowflake horseshit and just have a speedo, tach, water temp, oil temp, and oil pressure guage, one toggle switch to turn ABS front on and off and another for rear or just do away with ABS altogether to save more weight and $'s . Fix that dumass sump just begging to get knocked off. Add something I've never seen on a bike-- Quick change wheels so when you want to change from road to off road you just change tires and wheels for that day. No half measures. th-cam.com/video/YSrvFjT0vmY/w-d-xo.html
Something to keep in mind, The Transalp is a middle-weight adventure bike, not to be confused with a dirt bike. This is why many features are road-orientated
Hi Friend! Great channel, great review. I have a question. I plan on purchasing a Transalp but I live in South Africa where anything that isn't literally chained to the ground gets stolen. I was wondering, if I bought a 2m long Abus chain, how would you connect it to the motorcycle for maximum security? Going through the front wheel alone is not enough - and routing the chain around the exhaust pipes out front might invite damage. Do you think, with 2m, it could go through the gap at the rear, around the whole engine, then still have enough slack to connect to a pole or something?
That oil reservoir jutting down like that is an udder mystery to me.
You can speedo angels screen protector, i get one for every bike and you can get anti glare. Works on my Hornet 750 (same clocks)
Same, and already installed 👍
@@adventureundone Happy with the results?
Me too on XL750
That pipe is waiting to get demolished! Aftermarket skid plate makers will make a few bucks on that. Good-looking bike!
10k, then how much in mods to get it to the point you want it? Is there a bike comparable that would come with the necessary mods that would cost less to start?
I wish they'd use a non reflective surface on the display like a non reflective TV or PC monitor...
what topcase should i use in transalp?
3:32 just finished my first 100 miles on my new Transalp ……❤❤❤
If they can put cruise control on the $10K Rebel 1100, they could’ve put it on this. It needs more fairing in my opinion. I like the old Transalp to this new one.
100% that’s a very good point!
I wanted one, it wasn’t available, neither was the NT1100. I went with Tracer 9 GT.
I almost went with a tracer 9gt as well. That is one solid bike!
Such a pity it does not have cruise control.Heated grips would be good to.Thanks.
Wonder if next year they do a Transalp adventure sport with tubeless and cruise control ?
@@chrishart8548I think cruise will stay on the Africa Twin for the foreseeable future. No manufacturer seems to want to have that as a feature on sub-litre bikes since Triumph killed the Tiger 800s.
Heated grips are an option
Do you prefer this one or the Scrambler XE?
You talk a lot about the tires not working for you, but you are very sandy terrain, how old do you think the tires would do on gravel roads with the tread pattern?
Did I miss it, or is it true, no cruise control or throttle lock
White one does look so hot with the gold wheels. How’s the power versus the 890?
Feels very similar to the 890 actually
So is the TA worth selling my fully fettled Fairly low mileage 2011 650 Strom?
That’s a great motorcycle for Me…. ❤😊
dont know what happened with my other comment saying you can use road sync in the us if it is side loaded but another question did you buy a bike specific mounting plate or mounting just the default plate with your shad case?
I purchased the Shad mounting plate specifically for the bike
from which site because on the shad us site i dont see the xl750 listed?
@@SomeOne-zz4hsyeah I ordered it from over seas, motostorm I believe.
Would be a perfect bike with dct.
gross
I like it more than the 1100
I wonder how long before you total this one.
Again, I think this is a decent bike, but again I like the KLR 650 over this, but again that may be to high for some, however again they do make an S model, but again for the money I feel that again the KLR is better deal. Again this bike seems ok, but again I think it depends on what you want to do off road wise. Again.....😉
That's a cool cassette tattoo
Thank u
Could someone just do a "dishonest" review sometime?
The thing I like best about the Transalp is that it doesn't have the ridiculous "adventure bike beak". Very refreshing.
How is the vibration at 70 plus?
You mainly feel it around the high 70’s into the 80’s
howdy ...if may i ask ..how's the 🏍️ in city ride ?! is the heat come from the engine and burn your legs when u ride with short pants🤔..tx
perfect for city riding
did you tried the vstrom800?
Sat on one, but never rode it.
People raving about the handling on road, what are your thoughts?
It’s tuned more like a street bike in the USA.
But I missed the point, why you bought this bike in the first place
How does it compare to tiger 900 ?
that is honestly the main bike I would compare this to (or the 850) very similar
@@adventureundone no way for tiger 850 sport. I owned a tiger 850 sport for a year, run 5000km. Good bike but it can't compared to this transalp. Maybe tiger 900 rally pro can beat the transalp
@@peterng779I just totaled my 23’ rally pro. This bike has nothing in that. Besides ergonomics, it does feel very similar sitting on them.
Do you have a brother (maybe twin) that makes reviews of Pc parts on youtube ???
almost the same voice and look 😲
Ps: his YT name is The Techne 😀
@@WilliamAndrewPhilipBodie who?
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@@TheTechne WoW !!! you !!!
Too bad no cruise control.
Big time
Cb500x > transalp 750
It's confusing how hundreds of people can review the Honda Transalp, spending hours talking about the suspension and oil sump, but never one mention of gear ratios, or comfort at extended 80mph (normal) riding in 6th gear without a proper overdrive transmission. Surely it's geared way, way too low, like every Japanese motorcycle ever.
Broke Your Ankle! Boots ?
Yes, tall Alpinestars
Fear is good …on a bike .
I see some riders riding in shorts and thongs …tailgating cars and trucks .
Macho guys until they crash .
Motorcyclists need to stay safe .
Over thinking on a bike is ok .
There are drug affected drivers everywhere .
And for $2k more you get the vastly superior Aprilia Tourage 660
Just about no dealer network in many areas though.
who the heck put a mattress in there 😂
Sorry.. after seeing a Transalp up close… I came to the conclusion that it’s build quality is sub par for a Honda , it’s looks like it should have been marketed to a 3rd world SE Asian consumer….it’s a easy pass..
That's funny, it's been out in Europe and Australia for a year, and all the reviews I've seen on the build quality are positive. Go figure...
the side mirror looks like yamaha motorcycle
I think the lower widscreen is safer if you go over the bars than a taller one.might take your neck off
Lol, I’ve gone over the bars on one of my bikes before (off road) and the windscreen just cracked off.
I love honda but a Honda Ridgeline comparison. Ridgeline is not even a real truck. Lol. 😂
and the transalp isnt a real adv bike, lol.
@adventureundone true but i would buy a touring bike than a ADV for adventure and highway travel. Thanks for replying back
SMDSR
I think this is hOnda not hAnda 😊
Let’s agree on Hunda
It is an Adventure style street touring motorcycle . Just a larger 500x! Honda once again missed a hole in one.
You waffle too much 🤦♂️
Hu? I mean, if I had a choice I’d prefer pancakes
I hate the Ridgeline
lol, I have had two and actually like them. But they are not a “truck”
@@adventureundonewrong. I have the a almost identical one of the one u showed in the video and it’s definitely a truck. Maybe some of the older ones are a little lighter use then most midsize trucks bu t the new one is definitely a truck.
@@jrreeves998I have 22 Black Edition and 23 HDP absolutely love them, I wish they would make a hybrid version.
But I drove it off my driveway just to unload a bike, and it bottomed out 🤣
@@adventureundone yeah mines a 22 black edition with the hpd package and I just had a pallet of bricks(800lbs) and mine barely felt like it at all. Me coming from a 98 trd tocoma it’s way better with weight on it especially pulling my 12x6 enclosed trailer with my other bikes in it.
@@jrreeves998oh man, I would take a Ridgeline everyday over a tocoma. I have had a few, and my gosh the Ridgeline blows it away!
I do miss my black edition. But I keep going back to teslas
OMG
You trade a tiger for a Transalp 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
I guess it's either about the weight reduction or he wanted something different.
He changes bikes so as to have new, TH-cam, content to offer, I am guessing.
I didn’t trade it. I was in a recent accident and totaled the triumph.
th-cam.com/video/nqHb9bYvESc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=7EhcVvlJ3ydjJ6i2
I rode a Triumph and hated it ..the heat off the engine was enough that I could not wait to get off it ...
Why wast time on a review as every other reviews and comparisons put Hondas in last. They could use a tricycle and it would get better reviews as all reviews are biased against honda.
People raving about the handling on road, what are your thoughts?