I just passed 300 miles on my USA Transalp. The quickshifter comes stock on our version. The "Fn" button is "Function", a general purpose button. I have the optional, fully integrated factory grips, that button brings up the grip level/temp control menu. That's what was nice about the TA - I could pick and chose which options I wanted, in this case, the factory center stand, heated grips and 12v outlet (not standard on ours). Everything else, I've gone aftermarket. Our version is detuned because of EPA noise rules to 83 HP and I'm still baffled by people who say it's slow. It's indeed tame below 4000 RPM or so, really wakes up after that. Wound up past 4k, and it'll jump from 25 to 65 MPH in a blink and sound absolutely fantastic doing it. They only cheap/fiddly things I've found on the bike are A) The three plastic body panel fasteners you have to remove along with the screws on each side body panel and B) The tool kit on the American version at least is absolutely useless. You can't even adjust the chain using it. Mine's a little buzzy on the highway around 4000 RPM, but the engine is barely out of the break-in period.
Just picked up my own yesterday. Thanks for the "fn" tip. I wasn't going to get the oem grips. But honda gave me a coupon for more than what the grips cost, so if it's that easy, I'll go for them. Do you grips reset every time you turn the key or do they remember what you set them at?
I have the grey / black. The grey is flat, matte paint. So special cleaner is require, cannot polish nor wax it. You make so many valid points about this bike, riding and your needs (and many other people's). I agree it starts out at a nice price until like me you add a Hepco Becker skidplate and lower crash bars, wrap around hand guards, a bigger rear rack, Honda heated grips, Honda USB socket in the dash & a Honda centre stand. I have no use for cruise control as it is for whimps or people with a handicap. Not even on 12 - 18 hour rides (on sportbikes prior to now).
I own this bike and have put 2000 miles (and counting) on her. I am 6' tall and 179lbs. Pros: Stable on highway, very good in the twisties, plenty of power, great looks, great sound, capable off-road (at least by my definition), comfortable, decent range, adequate fuel economy, clear display (with many display options), Honda reliability, quick-shifter (what fun), factory running lights (blinkers), long service intervals, Cons: Lack of standard cruise control, lack of standard heated grips, lack of ambient temperature indication, standard windshield too short for someone above 5'8", some "bouncing" from front of bike at certain speeds (still playing with preload settings-seemed soft from factory in front). Mods I have done: Barkbusters, SW_MOTECH DUSC Top Box, Honda engine guard, Honda skid plate, Honda taller windshield (with additional wind diverters). What I still would like to do: Center stand, cruise control, heated grips, panniers, windshield extender, possibly factory "low seat" (I can't flat-foot this bike). Would I buy again....ABSOLUTELY!
The pros are all the parts we can't ad ourselves, the cons are all fixable in the aftermarket. Glad you love it. I can't wait to get my own. Ps, quick shifter cost extra in japan, but not ever $200 u.s.dollar
I ended up buying the bike and have lots more content. Gloves are gortex from "Five". It was a close out sale. No finger touch screen, but great gloves otherwise
The Transalp for me sits in that sweet spot for a motorcycle. This is my third over 40 plus years of riding. I have owned many bikes in between but the Transalp was and is always the most versatile and thoroughly dependable of them all without costing an arm and a leg. I'm sure some would disagree as expected, but when all things considered it is the only bike i'll ever need. Minor gripes with the new model? Yes, suspension, not bad, but could be way better. Seat, a bit bumb-numbing. Screen, very noisy and buffeting at speed. As for lack of cruise and tubeless tyres? Not bothered. All forgiven at this price point. And as for that that engine? Well, it's very nice indeed.
I just bought one three weeks ago, and I am enjoying it quite a bit. My only wish is that it had cruise control. Oh well--thanks for the video. Liked and subbed!
If I was in the usa, I'm not sure I'd get the transalp. With only 81hp, the aprilia is better at everything and the price isn't that different. In Japan we have the full 92hp and the honda is only $8,000 brand new.
Thanks for the video, again. I really love Transalp. Tried it recently and realized it's a great one to do it all. Looking at it to substitute my 07 for cold rides, long rides and bad roads in my country.
I agree with you 💯 about the power. I was lucky enough to demo a transalp overnight. Pretty much like you trying to decide. I tried the 800de too and i didnt like it. The transalp being softer lower in the revs makes it great around town. And its cool to wring its neck and have it keep pulling. Its certainly not lacking in torque i think its perfect.
this bike is at the top of my list....but,i m gonna do 90% on road.so,with 1k euros more i buy the tracer 9,that comes with centre stand and handguards and tall windscreen.so ,its less than 1k euros more.i m sceptical the last days.what's your opinion on this?gen 3 tracer is better than previus gens.
The tracer windscreen is terrible, you’ll want an Mra screen. Tracer 9 isn’t in Japan, we only have gt and gt+. The gen 3 is way better than the first 2. They all come with quick shifter and heated grips (not sure on the standard 9), they have cruise control, the 9 has adjustable suspension while the other 2 have electronic suspension and I believe they all have cornering abs. Not to mention the best cast wheels on the market which of course means no tubes. I am getting the Transalp because my friend has convinced me to do off road. But if I wasn’t going to do off road, or I was only going to do basic dirt road, I’d get the tracer. If the standard tracer 9 (not gt or gt+) was available in Japan and her 2 years ago, I would have gotten that instead of the mt07 and I wouldn’t even think about the Transalp. The tracer makes way more sense unless you really like the idea of dirt riding. Remember who you road the last 10 years, do you actually wanna go off road or is the TH-cam algorithm just making you think you do. That’s the answer. And thats making me re-consider the tracer 1 think I will say in my own view. The first time I road a tracer 9gt, I felt like it was amazing but after 5 min, it felt like a computer or a machine doing most of the work. But when I road the Transalp, it felt like I was riding it and it was a fun silly bike with just enough electronics without being too much. But ride both and follow your heart while being honest about how much dirt you’ll actually ride
Luckily cruise is and option for not too much money. And I got 300km on under 14l. So I'm very happy with the range. But acerbis has a 23l plastic tank for the transalp, so if I was doing a major road trip, that's the solution
The fuel range on mine is great, I’m a long way over 200 miles before the light, with another 40 plus to empty (I do fill the tank full, not to the plate). It’s the best bike for range on any bike I’ve owned. Look at the 1250/1300gs test by bike social, they had the lights on (in general use, not particularly hard) at about 148 miles and completely ran out at a little over 200. And aren’t they the benchmark for long distance touring 🤔
@@Chuz662 I don't get the whole BMW GS thing. Bikes like the Transalp are meant to be ridden through the Alps and they've been phenomenal in the past. Fuel economy and a slightly bigger gas tank is a must over there. With a 14l tank you need to plan a gas stop, which can be stressful when you're in the middle of a mountain pass. These roads stretch for miles on end with tight corners or off-road sections. No place for a heavy GS weighing 450kg..
The tank is 16.9 litres specced in the manual, but if you fill over the dividing plate you are getting 18 litres easily in with no issues. I tour Europe regularly and my VFR used to make me sweat occasionally looking for fuel, this has a considerably longer range. About 250 miles to empty generally (400k) ?
@Chuz662 I figured I'd have gotten just at 400km. And that was on a new bike. So after the break in and then a few more oil changes, is expect 400 to a take while pushing hard
@@DragoniteMotoJP i m asking couse a few days ago i test rode,at the athens bike expo,the transalp and the vstrom800de.man,the vstrom has so much instant power,the bike takes off.but then i realized that vstom was in mode A,which is the most powerfull an transalp was in standard.vstrom was more aggresive in general,the position of riding,the handlebars was puting you more forward.but, it felt bigger,higher and bulky.i would go for the vstrom800re,which was perfect,but its too ugly.and something else,irrelevant.i really liked the new mt09...goddam,i am not for a street bike,but,this thing was nice.i didnt test rode it,just sat on it.the bike is perfect,and i d love to have the experience of this infamous cp3.
Standard and sport feel difference. The same horsepower, but the trick they use is alter the ratio of throttle twist to throttle opening. So in sport you get more throttle for a small twist. It’s a trick most bikes do, it’s a simple thing. But it makes it feel much more punchy in sport. So it’s a preference thing as in standard you just have to twist it more. I leave mine in sport as it’s always smooth anyway.
The standard mode is 75%of the total engine power as it is inbicated on the dash . Totally different feeling. I use Standard mode in worse tarmack conditions ( city streets) and sport mode while traveling on highway or twisties.
"Adventure" motorcycles make for great road bikes - I slapped some road tyres on the Scrambler 1200 and it's a hoot to ride. Sure it has 21" up front, but I'm still having a blast moving over potholes and shitty roads in the mountains of Nagano. Who cares what people think? Personally I don't see the point in taking "adventure bikes" off road, they are way too heavy and a royal PITA once dropped. I have a mountainbike for all the off road fun I need. If I wanted moto off road I'd get a 125 or 250 - but like you said, it's not easy to find proper off road trails in Japan. There is plenty of tarmac to enjoy though! ;-) Hope you settle on a bike that does it for you - you'd absolutely love the Tiger 900 ;-)
I know the tiger is great. But I don't wanna buy triumphs anymore. Wait for my video next week to see just how well this goes on the Japanese mountain roads. I'm thinking dirt and unkempt roads more than literally "off road"
Tubeless rim tape is only $100. The tiger is an extra $8000 in japan. I don't mind adding tubless, suspension, and cruise to the transalp, but I'm a mechanic. But the tiger is a lot more bike, and it's nice to get a bike that comes with everything. Have you looked at the aprilia tuareg? I'm very tempted by that
@@mickleblade but you can't take sealent out to replace a spoke or when it comes to resale. Sealent is also easier to damage when changing tires. But Sealent is much easier and more leak resistant
@@DragoniteMotoJP Hello! Can I just convert the transalp to tubeless using the tubeless rim tape? Should I just remove the tube and apply the rim tape and it's good to go? Thank you
@@Espressod if you are referring to “outex”. Follow the instructions, but it should work. I just bought the bike and plan to use that to go tubeless. The rear is fine, but the front DOES NOT have the safety bead. Safety bead is how tubeless tires seat the bead and keep it set. I’ve never heard of that being a problem on the Africa twin or t7 which have the exact same situation. So it is a very “at your own risk” ting, but I will.
Why? The extra weight, over complications, higher taxes, higher insurance, higher runing cost,40% higher price, or worse road preformance? Which parts better
I actually prefer the look of the AT over most everything on the market. But looks aside, it's too much everything. And over all cumbersome compared to the 7-800cc bikes
I just passed 300 miles on my USA Transalp. The quickshifter comes stock on our version. The "Fn" button is "Function", a general purpose button. I have the optional, fully integrated factory grips, that button brings up the grip level/temp control menu. That's what was nice about the TA - I could pick and chose which options I wanted, in this case, the factory center stand, heated grips and 12v outlet (not standard on ours). Everything else, I've gone aftermarket.
Our version is detuned because of EPA noise rules to 83 HP and I'm still baffled by people who say it's slow. It's indeed tame below 4000 RPM or so, really wakes up after that. Wound up past 4k, and it'll jump from 25 to 65 MPH in a blink and sound absolutely fantastic doing it.
They only cheap/fiddly things I've found on the bike are A) The three plastic body panel fasteners you have to remove along with the screws on each side body panel and B) The tool kit on the American version at least is absolutely useless. You can't even adjust the chain using it.
Mine's a little buzzy on the highway around 4000 RPM, but the engine is barely out of the break-in period.
Just picked up my own yesterday.
Thanks for the "fn" tip. I wasn't going to get the oem grips. But honda gave me a coupon for more than what the grips cost, so if it's that easy, I'll go for them.
Do you grips reset every time you turn the key or do they remember what you set them at?
I have the grey / black. The grey is flat, matte paint. So special cleaner is require, cannot polish nor wax it.
You make so many valid points about this bike, riding and your needs (and many other people's).
I agree it starts out at a nice price until like me you add a Hepco Becker skidplate and lower crash bars, wrap around hand guards, a bigger rear rack, Honda heated grips, Honda USB socket in the dash & a Honda centre stand.
I have no use for cruise control as it is for whimps or people with a handicap. Not even on 12 - 18 hour rides (on sportbikes prior to now).
I own this bike and have put 2000 miles (and counting) on her. I am 6' tall and 179lbs. Pros: Stable on highway, very good in the twisties, plenty of power, great looks, great sound, capable off-road (at least by my definition), comfortable, decent range, adequate fuel economy, clear display (with many display options), Honda reliability, quick-shifter (what fun), factory running lights (blinkers), long service intervals, Cons: Lack of standard cruise control, lack of standard heated grips, lack of ambient temperature indication, standard windshield too short for someone above 5'8", some "bouncing" from front of bike at certain speeds (still playing with preload settings-seemed soft from factory in front). Mods I have done: Barkbusters, SW_MOTECH DUSC Top Box, Honda engine guard, Honda skid plate, Honda taller windshield (with additional wind diverters). What I still would like to do: Center stand, cruise control, heated grips, panniers, windshield extender, possibly factory "low seat" (I can't flat-foot this bike). Would I buy again....ABSOLUTELY!
The pros are all the parts we can't ad ourselves, the cons are all fixable in the aftermarket.
Glad you love it. I can't wait to get my own.
Ps, quick shifter cost extra in japan, but not ever $200 u.s.dollar
Weird question, what gloves are those? They look nice
I appreciate the perspective and background you provide in your videos. Thanks!
I ended up buying the bike and have lots more content.
Gloves are gortex from "Five". It was a close out sale.
No finger touch screen, but great gloves otherwise
The Transalp for me sits in that sweet spot for a motorcycle. This is my third over 40 plus years of riding. I have owned many bikes in between but the Transalp was and is always the most versatile and thoroughly dependable of them all without costing an arm and a leg. I'm sure some would disagree as expected, but when all things considered it is the only bike i'll ever need. Minor gripes with the new model? Yes, suspension, not bad, but could be way better. Seat, a bit bumb-numbing. Screen, very noisy and buffeting at speed. As for lack of cruise and tubeless tyres? Not bothered. All forgiven at this price point. And as for that that engine? Well, it's very nice indeed.
@jayzeebeezee7442 I ended up buying it.
I have a whole ownership playlist adressing some issues
Great bike
@@DragoniteMotoJP A very enlightened purchase fellow Transalper. She, it or he will always be a trusted and enjoyable two- wheeled companion.
I just bought one three weeks ago, and I am enjoying it quite a bit. My only wish is that it had cruise control. Oh well--thanks for the video. Liked and subbed!
Thank you and thank you.
Mccruise and Veridian cruise are solutions
Cruise is the biggest miss for sure
I wish we here in the US had those colors and the 92 horsepower Transalp 750s.
If I was in the usa, I'm not sure I'd get the transalp. With only 81hp, the aprilia is better at everything and the price isn't that different.
In Japan we have the full 92hp and the honda is only $8,000 brand new.
Thanks for the video, again. I really love Transalp. Tried it recently and realized it's a great one to do it all. Looking at it to substitute my 07 for cold rides, long rides and bad roads in my country.
I sold more mt over the weekend. This is currently the top of my list
I agree with you 💯 about the power. I was lucky enough to demo a transalp overnight. Pretty much like you trying to decide. I tried the 800de too and i didnt like it. The transalp being softer lower in the revs makes it great around town. And its cool to wring its neck and have it keep pulling. Its certainly not lacking in torque i think its perfect.
That is beautiful country there!
this bike is at the top of my list....but,i m gonna do 90% on road.so,with 1k euros more i buy the tracer 9,that comes with centre stand and handguards and tall windscreen.so ,its less than 1k euros more.i m sceptical the last days.what's your opinion on this?gen 3 tracer is better than previus gens.
The tracer windscreen is terrible, you’ll want an Mra screen. Tracer 9 isn’t in Japan, we only have gt and gt+. The gen 3 is way better than the first 2. They all come with quick shifter and heated grips (not sure on the standard 9), they have cruise control, the 9 has adjustable suspension while the other 2 have electronic suspension and I believe they all have cornering abs. Not to mention the best cast wheels on the market which of course means no tubes.
I am getting the Transalp because my friend has convinced me to do off road. But if I wasn’t going to do off road, or I was only going to do basic dirt road, I’d get the tracer. If the standard tracer 9 (not gt or gt+) was available in Japan and her 2 years ago, I would have gotten that instead of the mt07 and I wouldn’t even think about the Transalp.
The tracer makes way more sense unless you really like the idea of dirt riding.
Remember who you road the last 10 years, do you actually wanna go off road or is the TH-cam algorithm just making you think you do. That’s the answer. And thats making me re-consider the tracer
1 think I will say in my own view. The first time I road a tracer 9gt, I felt like it was amazing but after 5 min, it felt like a computer or a machine doing most of the work. But when I road the Transalp, it felt like I was riding it and it was a fun silly bike with just enough electronics without being too much.
But ride both and follow your heart while being honest about how much dirt you’ll actually ride
The lacking cruise control is criminal. The gas tank is also pretty small for this type of bike. It's still very solid
Luckily cruise is and option for not too much money. And I got 300km on under 14l. So I'm very happy with the range. But acerbis has a 23l plastic tank for the transalp, so if I was doing a major road trip, that's the solution
The fuel range on mine is great, I’m a long way over 200 miles before the light, with another 40 plus to empty (I do fill the tank full, not to the plate). It’s the best bike for range on any bike I’ve owned. Look at the 1250/1300gs test by bike social, they had the lights on (in general use, not particularly hard) at about 148 miles and completely ran out at a little over 200. And aren’t they the benchmark for long distance touring 🤔
@@Chuz662 I don't get the whole BMW GS thing. Bikes like the Transalp are meant to be ridden through the Alps and they've been phenomenal in the past. Fuel economy and a slightly bigger gas tank is a must over there. With a 14l tank you need to plan a gas stop, which can be stressful when you're in the middle of a mountain pass. These roads stretch for miles on end with tight corners or off-road sections. No place for a heavy GS weighing 450kg..
The tank is 16.9 litres specced in the manual, but if you fill over the dividing plate you are getting 18 litres easily in with no issues. I tour Europe regularly and my VFR used to make me sweat occasionally looking for fuel, this has a considerably longer range. About 250 miles to empty generally (400k) ?
@Chuz662 I figured I'd have gotten just at 400km. And that was on a new bike. So after the break in and then a few more oil changes, is expect 400 to a take while pushing hard
can i ask you something?the standard mode and sport,has noticeable diference in power?
I noticed a difference, yes
@@DragoniteMotoJP i m asking couse a few days ago i test rode,at the athens bike expo,the transalp and the vstrom800de.man,the vstrom has so much instant power,the bike takes off.but then i realized that vstom was in mode A,which is the most powerfull an transalp was in standard.vstrom was more aggresive in general,the position of riding,the handlebars was puting you more forward.but, it felt bigger,higher and bulky.i would go for the vstrom800re,which was perfect,but its too ugly.and something else,irrelevant.i really liked the new mt09...goddam,i am not for a street bike,but,this thing was nice.i didnt test rode it,just sat on it.the bike is perfect,and i d love to have the experience of this infamous cp3.
Standard and sport feel difference. The same horsepower, but the trick they use is alter the ratio of throttle twist to throttle opening. So in sport you get more throttle for a small twist. It’s a trick most bikes do, it’s a simple thing. But it makes it feel much more punchy in sport. So it’s a preference thing as in standard you just have to twist it more. I leave mine in sport as it’s always smooth anyway.
@@Chuz662 I didn't notice that, but it makes sense
The standard mode is 75%of the total engine power as it is inbicated on the dash . Totally different feeling. I use Standard mode in worse tarmack conditions ( city streets) and sport mode while traveling on highway or twisties.
"Adventure" motorcycles make for great road bikes - I slapped some road tyres on the Scrambler 1200 and it's a hoot to ride. Sure it has 21" up front, but I'm still having a blast moving over potholes and shitty roads in the mountains of Nagano. Who cares what people think? Personally I don't see the point in taking "adventure bikes" off road, they are way too heavy and a royal PITA once dropped. I have a mountainbike for all the off road fun I need. If I wanted moto off road I'd get a 125 or 250 - but like you said, it's not easy to find proper off road trails in Japan. There is plenty of tarmac to enjoy though! ;-) Hope you settle on a bike that does it for you - you'd absolutely love the Tiger 900 ;-)
I know the tiger is great. But I don't wanna buy triumphs anymore.
Wait for my video next week to see just how well this goes on the Japanese mountain roads.
I'm thinking dirt and unkempt roads more than literally "off road"
If it came with tubeless, I'd buy it. So, I won't. Looking at the Tiger 900.
Tubeless rim tape is only $100. The tiger is an extra $8000 in japan.
I don't mind adding tubless, suspension, and cruise to the transalp, but I'm a mechanic.
But the tiger is a lot more bike, and it's nice to get a bike that comes with everything. Have you looked at the aprilia tuareg? I'm very tempted by that
Using a polyurethane sealant looks better and is $25
@@mickleblade but you can't take sealent out to replace a spoke or when it comes to resale. Sealent is also easier to damage when changing tires.
But Sealent is much easier and more leak resistant
@@DragoniteMotoJP Hello! Can I just convert the transalp to tubeless using the tubeless rim tape? Should I just remove the tube and apply the rim tape and it's good to go? Thank you
@@Espressod if you are referring to “outex”. Follow the instructions, but it should work. I just bought the bike and plan to use that to go tubeless. The rear is fine, but the front DOES NOT have the safety bead. Safety bead is how tubeless tires seat the bead and keep it set. I’ve never heard of that being a problem on the Africa twin or t7 which have the exact same situation.
So it is a very “at your own risk” ting, but I will.
buy
Just get the Africa Twin.
Why?
The extra weight, over complications, higher taxes, higher insurance, higher runing cost,40% higher price, or worse road preformance?
Which parts better
@@DragoniteMotoJPNot to mention that also the AT looks as if 12yo weeb designed its headlights
I actually prefer the look of the AT over most everything on the market. But looks aside, it's too much everything. And over all cumbersome compared to the 7-800cc bikes
lack of cc made me not buy this bike
If there wasn't an after market option, I wouldn't either
buy a street bike, you're obviously not a ADV bike guy, well I think youre a guy.
I've had a lot of street bike. This is the only type I've not had,do I'll try it, and get smaller rims if I decide I prefer the street