Honda Transalp 750 | Maintenance, Practicality & Ownership Experience (EP.4)
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- IMPORTANT: PULLING THE ABS FUSE AS SHOWN MAKES THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER INOPERABLE - NOT ADVISED. I CAN'T BELIEVE I DIDN'T NOTICE THAT WHEN I FILMED THAT SEGMENT - MY BAD.
Honda's new Transalp 750 has made a splash in the mid-size adventure bike marketplace. But how is it to actually own one? We go far beyond the traditional reviews, delving into maintenance, practicality, expenses, fuel range, comfort, headlight performance, seating, hacking the electronics, and so much more. #motorcycle #transalp #honda
VIDEO SERIES OUTLINE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE!):
EP 1 : Test Introduction / Why Purchased: • I Bought a Honda Trans...
EP 2: First Ride Vlog : • Honda Transalp 750 | F...
EP 3: Off Road Modifications : • Modifying the Honda Tr...
EP 4: Living with the Transalp (You're Here)
EP 5: Off Road Test
EP 6: More Mods
EP 7: Highway Touring Test
EP 8-10 TBD
TRANSALP BUILD:
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⚡3D Cycle Parts Light Kit: tinyurl.com/3rnvzmfv
⚡DMD Navigation: www.drivemodedashboard.com/
⚡Tractive Suspension (Ted Porter's Beemershop): www.beemershop.com/category/x...
⚡Barkbuster Handguards: tinyurl.com/yc5mv3hn
⚡Motoz Adventure Rallz Tires: pacificpowersports.com/ USE CODE BRM2024
⚡Outback Motortek Crash Bars and Skid Plate: tinyurl.com/5fjmb7h2
⚡Altrider Footpegs (coming soon for the Transalp): altrider.com
⚡Antigravity Battery (ATZ-10): tinyurl.com/yk2vh95k
⚡Tusk Olympus Tank Bag (sm): bit.ly/3yfaQbi
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00:00 Intro
01:14 Competitors
04:41 Seating Position
07:49 Ground Clearance
11:48 Fuel Economy
13:27 Night Riding
19:05 Drop Lift
20:37 Electronics
27:11 Electronics Hack
31:16 Tubed Tires
35:56 Oil Change
40:47 Passenger
41:55 Air Filter Access
50:37 Outro - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
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IMPORTANT: PULLING THE ABS FUSE AS SHOWN MAKES THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER INOPERABLE - NOT ADVISED. I CAN'T BELIEVE I DIDN'T NOTICE THAT WHEN I FILMED THAT SEGMENT - MY BAD.
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⚡ Pacific Powersports (Motoz Tires, Barkbusters): pacificpowersports.com/ USE CODE BRM2024
⚡ 3D Cycle Parts: www.3dcycleparts.com/?aff=3
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⚡Outback Motortek Crash Bars and Skid Plate: tinyurl.com/5fjmb7h2
⚡Altrider Footpegs (coming soon for the Transalp): altrider.com
⚡Antigravity Battery (ATZ-10): tinyurl.com/yk2vh95k
⚡Yoshimura Exhaust (RevZilla): imp.i104546.net/jr6NgM
⚡Yoshimura Exhaust (3D Cycle Parts):tinyurl.com/43atb72d
⚡3D Cycle Parts Light Kit: tinyurl.com/3rnvzmfv
⚡DMD Navigation: www.drivemodedashboard.com/
⚡Tractive Suspension (Ted Porter's Beemershop): www.beemershop.com/category/xl750-transalp-4992.html
⚡Barkbuster Handguards: tinyurl.com/yc5mv3hn
⚡Dunlop Trailmax Raid: imp.i104546.net/eKbgoX
⚡Rabaconda Tire Changer: tinyurl.com/2j22c76t
⚡Tusk Olympus Tank Bag (sm): bit.ly/3yfaQbi
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⚡Puig Wind Visor: imp.i104546.net/ORazYN
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VIDEO SERIES OUTLINE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE!):
EP 1 : Test Introduction / Why Purchased: th-cam.com/video/CmWSHNb-ke8/w-d-xo.html
EP 2: First Ride Vlog : th-cam.com/video/TTb1pSg1AoQ/w-d-xo.html
EP 3: Off Road Modifications : th-cam.com/video/O7VfPGdusGk/w-d-xo.html
EP 4: Living with the Transalp (You're Here)
EP 5: Highway Long Distance Test
EP 6: Off Road Torture Test!
EP 7: Pros/Cons @ 1000 Miles
EP 8: Comparisons
EP 9: Modifications
how about following the wires to the ABS sensor cutting those wires and making a switch from there? But try to disconnect the ABS sensor first and see the results if the odometer and speedometer work
@@leonlevstikthat will just send an error message for abs fault and knock out the speedo posssibly. How about disconnecting the electrical abs connection at the abs pump?
That's not a big issue if you are on dirt, one doesn't necessarily need to know how fast or slow one is going.
As for tubes I've used Stan's latex tube sealant in many bike's inner tubes that stuff is amazing, before using it I'd have about 2 flats a month where I ride, lots of thorns from cacti etc, after I added this to the tubes not one flat in almost 2 year's. It does add a little weight however it stops 99.9% of flats so far.
Honestly who needs a speedo offroad anyway? Hell dirtbikes don't have them, just saying... I still think a switch is a great idea!
Everyone woulda noticed and put it back in, no big deal.
I've got a T7 and a TA XL750 (plus a Vstrom 250) in my garage, and let me tell you, your videos are top-notch. They cut through the fluff and get straight to the point, unlike some other reviewers who barely spend 20 minutes on a bike before sharing their thoughts. Your real-world approach to reviews is spot-on. Keep up the great work! Greetings from Australia. P.S. I love the TA
If you had to pick one, which would be your choice?
You knocked this one out of the park Ian, a real homerun for maintenance, practicality and ownership experience. The Transalp 750 will probably be one of those bikes where there will be a lot of aftermarket potential to come because of it being such an awesome machine to practically go anywhere more enjoyably easier than most other adventure bikes.
Exactly. Maybe even smaller oil sump and reroute the exhaust. But the oil intervals would be shorter. Less oil more particles per cubic inch, more damage to the engine. I think that weird shaped oil sump serves as metal particles dump site. Less circulation, and oil flow is reduced locally so partials can settle there. Therefore are not circulating through the engine. A good design having long engine life in mind
You make a great point about why Honda doesn’t put cruise control and other features on the Transalp; not wanting to cannibalize sales from the AT. This is exactly why no other manufacturer can make a middle weight adventure bike like Aprilia can with the Tuareg 660. That bike is not competing with other models in Aprilia’s lineup so they can throw the kitchen sink at it…cruise control, quick shifter, advanced electronics, tubeless rims, etc… and not worry about losing sales elsewhere.
@bobsacamano5639 Of course they did.... the only piece of hardware the Pstrom and TA need to have cruise control is a button to operate it. They both have electronic throttle bodies so cruise control is just a matter of software and buttons to operate it.
@bobsacamano5639 My point was that Aprilia is able to offer those features, usually only found on 15k+ bikes like the 890 and DesertX and 850GS and do it for under 12k because they don’t have other bikes in their lineup to worry about. The cost/feature equation is simply different for them than it is for other manufacturers.
@bobsacamano5639 by the way, I would argue “yes” having cruise and other electronics on the 890 definitely draws some buyer from the 1290. But KTM doesn’t mind because the profit differential between the two bikes is not as great as between a Transalp and an Africa Twin. Honda absolutely could offer cruise control and probably DCT as extra cost options on the Transalp. So why don’t they? They’d make extra money on each Transalp. Or could it be that they want to differentiate it from the AT?? Hmmmm?
Guzzi does the same with the V85 TT. No internal competition = Better bike.
@@JimGoryeb Yeah the Transalp primarily serves as a gateway to the other more expensive adv bikes in the lineup, the whole point is to funnel sales to the more expensive bike by getting either former transalp owners looking to upgrade or new prospected owners turned away by the lack of “features”. BMW does the same thing with their F750gs, there is an example of this tactic with almost every manufacturer. They all could offer these features as an option, but why would they do that when they can easily get a buyer to buy the more expensive fully loaded next step up bike which would make them more money than 1 feature as an option.
Awesome video, you are leaps ahead of your competition when it comes to real world experience. I really enjoy how you are not biased at all and really want your viewers to learn all in and outs.
It’s called an oil sump. This design looks good for collecting and keeping heavy dirt particles close to the oil drain bolt. Also, this design is perfect to eliminate the risk of the oil pump un-priming. With the oil quantity, it looks like Honda went for high engine durability. Shame about the air filter though. Great video Ian
Absolutely nailed the comparison segment. Spot on. Well done.
Watching the rest of the video currently, but I am sure it's spot on too. Ian's ability to objectively ride and report is unmatched. Period.
Great job with the rest of the video. There is no way anyone doesn't learn something from this type of content. Just the different viewpoints and myths being addressed is nice to see. Seeing things through a different lense is something we can all benefit from.
Ian's content is top notch.
@@TommyNitro one might say top of its class
What a cool chart!
Thanks for the shout out, buddy!
Great video. I own a 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE Adventure and I just rolled over 3000 miles on the bike with about 1800 of those miles off road. I think it is the best all around adventure bike for all things ADV. It is a true SUV of motos. If the Transalp had a different situation with the air filter and less annoying technology, it would be a close draw between the two. I debated between the two but I'm happy with 800 DE Adventure. I think the air filter issue alone on the Transalp would drive me bananas. Thanks for another great video.
For tubeless conversion in Italy we use Bartubeless conversion and it works great! I don’t know if they send across the pond though
I bought my TA about the same time as you and Dork. So I've been following along in your journeys. This video was EXCELLENT! I bought the TA for exactly the purposes it was designed. Mostly touring without fear of dirt and gravel when I want. I have a CRF300L for the opposite scenario. Fortunately, I live only 30min from my dealer. So I'm going to let them change that dang Air filter 😅
Thanks for all the useful information and comps, my TA is due in this week!
Very comprehensive review! As a newbie motorcycle owner it's great to see experienced people get into the nitty gritty of the motorcycle experience
Fantastic video, the honesty, realist, experience, and knowledge. Definitely set you apart from other reviewer‘s. Please keep up the great work!
Man, your family is amazing, you guys made me smile so much, thanks x
Thank you Ian for that comparison with competitors. You are the best!
Thank you Ian. Best motorcycle series on the net. Appreciate all your hard work. Best regards from New Zealand.
Magistrally delivered review. Comprehensive, objective and magnificently pragmatic! Thank you very much.
I still love my transalp. Curious to see more on that fuse/switch to get of traction and ABS. A friend of mine tipped me on veridian cruise. Witch is a company that make cruisecontrols. And they are developing a cruisecontrol for the transalp based on a africa twin throttle body. They told me april/may ish. So i am excited about that if they manage to sort that out. Love your vids Ian. Fantastic work as always.
I really like how comprehensive your reviews are Ian. You are an excellent motorcycle reviewer. Many thanks 😊
Nobody doing reviews like yours that give insight into real world livability and very helpful to hear your thoughts on suspension travel. For someone like me, my skill level and confidence off road would be the real limiting factors.
Massive thanks Ian for your efforts. For me (and likely many practical bikers) your channel is a big help.
Awesome!
I have been @ the edge of my seat waitin for youre next in series videos.
Gotta confess, I put my deposit down last Saturday!
Cant wait.
Im next in the order cue! The real life life with the bike reviews are priceless! Thanks I really appreciate it!
Stellar review Ian! I especially liked the AT TA ergonomic comments. They’re very helpful as I’m a current ATAS thinking of switching. Airbox cleaning section was especially appreciated.
No BS. This was a hell of a video. Learning the nuts and bolts is imperative and you are saving future Transalp owners a lot of frustration. Thank you.
Looking at the utter level of disassembly of the bike to access the air filter was ridiculous. Ian seemed to be doing a soft-shoe over this issue in this video, which was disappointing. This looks like a complete engineering afterthought from a company where I would expect more. This will lead to air filters NEVER getting changed and the pursuant repercussions of that being the case. I mean come on guys, the entire dashboard to check/change the air filter? Unacceptable.
Ha. They must have reverse engineered a Mulitstrada and thought to themselves “looks good to me!”
I think he was very clear about this topic. He even compared it to every other bike to illustrate it being uniquely stupid.
Lots of great ideas here, even if I'm looking for a different bike. I always learn a lot from every one of your videos! The best objective moto-journalism around.
Great series of videos with the Transalp! That's how a review it's done! Waiting for the next chapters!
Greetings from Portugal
Thanks, Ian. This is the exact episode I’ve been waiting on.
I’m about six weeks out from purchasing my new TransAlp.
In addition to the mods you’ve showed us, I plan on changing out the exhaust to a higher clearance unit.
I’ll be taking the bike back up to Dallas Honda for maintenance, mods, etc. They did a great job installing all the H2C Honda parts for my CRF300 Rally. I’m also talking with Dallas Honda about the Honda / H2C parts & accessories for the TransAlp. I’ll mainly be using the TransAlp for street use and touring.
Thanks for the great, informative content, and Happy Trails!
Thanks for all the information! I can't wait to be able to get one next year.
I have money down on a transalp and your review was one of the reasons I did that. Hoping to bring it home tomorrow and start customizing for my self. Thank you for the brilliant content!
Seriously, great review. You have the most in-depth channel on TH-cam
Bravo bravo BRAVO 👏👏👏👏. You gave us EXACTLY what we need and NOTHING we didn't .... and you're the first in the WORLD to do it. We've literally waited over 4 months for this - we got our bikes a smidge earlier in Aust. Great respect mate, and again I thank you for doing the work. You deserve the subs. DE800 for us now 🥂🥂👌👌.
Well, In the way I would ride it, an air filter change isn't a deal breaker. And thank you for this really good review and update.
its a huge effort to make such videos and thankyou for making the videos.
You helped me make my decision ian i was for
Months undecided between the africa twin and transalp. i went to purchase my transalp today after watching your video. Your videos are amażing keep it up!! So well explained.
Your very hard work is very professional, admirable and appreciated.Very well done !!
I sincerely congratulate you on such a good film. I am impressed with the professionalism and work put into it. This is the only film of this kind of detail. My TransAlp is waiting to be picked up at the Honda store, pick it up when all the accessories are installed and the weather is good, because it's wet in Poland right now (November). TA will exist next year. I bought it for cycling with my partner, I think for this purpose the motorcycle is equipped with your function. Greetings from rainy Poland and congratulations and thank you once again.🥇
Really unfortunate about the ABS hack. Will definitely be patiently waiting for some kind of workaround. Also had not considered highway pegs for a more relaxed ride until I saw this. I'll have to look into which ones I'll want to put on the OEM crash bars. Thanks for the video!
I don't really want to buy a TA, but I like your videos in general and comparisations in special. Good job and I appreciate your tremendous effort.
Ian, simply the most useful and thoughtful review on Transalp (or any other bike for that matter) I have read or seen. Great work. Many thanks!
My pleasure!
I enjoy my new TA almost as much as your videos! Keep up the great work you're doing. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks for another excellent review! Definitely the go to channel for authentic reviews. Air filter maintenance might be a big deal for some people but as you mentioned it’s not that bad once you’ve done it once. Realistically the majority of Owners won’t be changing filters until 25k (km) which probably coincides with the scheduled valve inspection.
As always very informative and comprehensive.
Thanks!
Like the whiteboard analysis. Some great points made 👍
Such a thorough review! Great work.
I would love this kind of review on a Kove 450.Nice job
really glad you showed the seating position, most often overlooked by reviewers
Great series on TA !
I can now plan which upgrades may be seriously kept in mind on the short list.
I agree that cost of standard setup is competitive but if you want to improve your TA the overall costs increase very quickly. Could be interesting to focus on final setup vs other brands with similar configuration.
Thanks for your helpful reviews.
Lamps form Italy.
Super happy Honda gave USA /Canada the Transalp . Legendary Globetrotter . Thank you for the in depth review on this machine.
Thanks for a really informative and helpful vid- especially the segment on the air filter. I do dusty rides on my KLR and appreciate its easily accessible air filter in its little side cubby; I'll be moving on from the KLR and I'm now more leaning towards the 800DE rather than the Transalp because off that issue.
Hey Ian, Dork in the Road points out that the Yamaha T7 has the same ridiculous exhaust and oil sump as the Trans Alp. Looks identical! So Honda isnt the only one using that goofy design and its probably a purpose built design. Also, great video and man, thanks for showing the process to clean the air filter. What a pain in the butt!!! That may be a deal breaker for many. I understand that putting the airbox under the tank gets it higher up and thats great for riding through water that is higher than the seat but having to take at least an hour to clean the air filter is totally bogus! I will admit that the Trans Alp still looks very appealing.
Ian, care to speculate on how much of a hassle valve clearance check/adjustment will be on this bike?
Thanks Ian. Great job. Good info. God bless. Happy trails.
Great video series Ian!
Nobady else do things like you do!
Greetings from Greece!
Good job Ian, really love you’re property, and family look sweet, keep up the good work, love you’re stuff.
Thanks for another great episode. You did scare me a little with the air filter, would be awesome to see a tutorial on that. Looking forward to the next one!
Great review, you gave an interesting insight into personal ownership of this machine.
I'm a bike nerd with a capital N. Really enjoy these detailed videos. Thanks
Awesome review and both my lovely spouse and I appreciate the fact you bring your family into the review! Many thanks!
The best review channel channel ever. I literally get every answer that I'm looking for 👌🏻👏🏻
Wow, thanks!
Great job Ian! the greatest one. I own a TA750, for use little bit commuting, small trips (with wife) and round around with friends. I will mention the top cons and pros. for my point of view. Cons are, the preload adjustment (with key), and the lights (terrible). Pros are power, brakes, weight and in the top is that when I ride, I have a great balance.
Very well done, Ian!
I own the bmw 750gs and feel like is one of the best bikes out there for road riding, hard to beat, on price and equipment.
Bmw spare parts are expensive though, but if you’re looking for an awesome road bike the 750 is really underrated it’s an awesome bike.
Super detailed insight, I appreciate how you consider the range of riders who might use this bike
Once again and outstanding job, the time went by a lot faster than I expected, and that's because You were interesting to listen to. I really enjoy your passion and teaching style. I look forward to every one of your videos. I rank you as the best motorcycle journalist on the web. Keep up the good work.
Ian, I hope you and Maggie and Sierra are enjoying the new place. Also, this is such an incredible era for anyone interested in Adventure Bikes or Dual Sports. So many models to chose from.
Great honest review, well done this fella.
Thanks again for your thorough review. The air filter access is of course disappointing, and we had all been wondering about that, so well done on tackling it. My Transalp has just reached 5000 kms so air filter inspection is approaching, although I mostly ride alone, with less dust. But I just did a day's ride in Victoria behind a friend/guide so there will be some dust in there...
My previous adventure bike (old Cagiva Elefant) also required removal of all front fairings and fuel tank to service/clean the filter (I fitted a washable K & N to that bike) - a real PITA. A pity about these disappointments as the bike is a decent all-rounder, and I enjoy it more than I expected to. I can accept the low-rent suspension, as there will be solutions for that, but the airfilter access we're stuck with. A bit like the different-to-every-other-bike indicator switch and the no ambient temperature - Honda appear to have intentionally shortcut a few aspects of this otherwise useful bike.
HA ! Congrats Ian: The Transalp in your hands turned out as the "global review masterclass" ✌️🏆Thanx man!
Great channel! I appreciate your honesty and lack of political correctness towards manufacturs and engineers. It's their problem if feelings get ruffled. One of the best reviewers on you tube.
Can't wait for the actual offroad footage. I find a lot of people complaining about air filter access etc. have never actually wrenched on a bike before. I admin the Aussie page and everyone on there seems to love the bike. I purely bought mine on price, it was about $4k AUD cheaper than the 800DE and $5k cheaper than a T7 (same price as 2nd hand ones). If you're not willing to compromise on shit air filter access for an otherwise remarkable bike, I don't think adventure riding is for you as all the other bikes have their own quirks. Yes the T7 is better in every except but have you tried taking one off the sidestand with a full tank of fuel? It's so top heavy! The TA on the other hand is so light and manageable, I feel like I could take it more places than the T7. I have some suspension (cartridge kit, rear shock) coming for mine which will improve the ride and ground clearance. Keen to see what you do with yours!
Thanks for including the Tuareg, Ian.
First of all, congratulations for your work, I think you do the best motorcycle reviews you can find on the internet.
The crash and lift tests you do on the bikes are great. But I would like to recommend you one thing, would there be a way to try to measure in some way the center of gravity of the bikes? It is an information that the manufacturers do not give, but I think it is very interesting for many people.
Again, thank you very much for your work. (sorry for my english, Im spanish)
I really enjoy the detail and specifics of your vids so I'm a new sub.
The most honest reviewer out there hands down.
Excellent review that I almost bypassed because I don't really give a damn about this particular bike. I bought the Versys 1K partly based on your review. Thanks for all of the hard work that goes into your insightful videos.
Excellent vid Ian,
Laid bare positives & 'issues'.
I too had reservations when I looked at the sump in the dealership, But in reply to some of the topics you've mentioned,
And the Bike that is going to suit me & my riding preferences better, (we are all different right 👍)
The CF-800 !
Back lit switch gear. Battery & Air filter under the seats, very easy Oil/filter change. heated seat & grips as standard, Things that will suit me better. & personally, I defo' want tubeless tyres.
Very informative info, It's helped me a lot. Thanks Ian..
THIS is the video I was looking for. This one and the cruise control I’m definitely looking forward to. Thanks for the content, Ian!
For oil changes to help with the mess, I get aluminum foil and cover the stuff I don’t want to get oil on it like the muffler or that skid plate bracket. Makes way less cleanup
Howdy Ian. I'm considering the Transalp so I'm really enjoying this series. Quick tips: They make little shut off valves for oil drain plugs. Eliminates that gross last turn of the plug that gets oil all over your hands. Plus the discharge allows for a tube connection, so routing the oil away from brackets is a piece of cake. Lastly: A power wrench would speed things up. I have (and love) my AC Delco ARW 1209. Compact, good power and holds a charge for a long time. I appreciate your work. Rich.
As Transalp owner I found that very interesting. I like to work on my own bikes so I was very intrigued to see what's under the tank. I plan to pull my bike apart over the winter months and discover for myself what's hiding under the plastic.
Fantastic user review 👏
+1 on awesome review. The reason I got rid of my AT was top heavy and AIR FILTER. the fairing clips were everywhere and busted with a hard look.
Love your weight reduction mod 😂😂😂
Keep up the attention to detail it’s your TH-cam superpower
Best review ever… looking to buy this bike and this help me a lot …Im from central América… saw múltiple videos in spanish but none of them was so good as this one!! thank you for such a great work… greetings from Costa Rica dude!!
Awesome video. What I do when the oil is going to hit something is make a "deflector" out of some trash cardboard so that it will hit the cardboard and then all run down into the catch pan. I have an F-150 where the drain plug hits a cross member and this trick works like a charm and then your oil goes where you want it instead of where you don't.
The oil pan has a deep sump for a reason. I expect the oil pick up tube goes most of the way down and the sump is deep to prevent sucking air in the pick up tube over rough terrain or when banked over in a turn. Your skid plate solves the problem. Thanks for another great review.
Very informative as always, air filter section os gold! Happy to subscribe to your channel, keep ut the good work!
Would be great to see you doing a tubeless conversion, how long it takes, how much air you lose afterwards in 24h/a week etc. Thanks for all the great content!
If it helps, I converted my Africa Twin rear to tubelesss rear just using the 3M tape, been on about 4 years now, never had any problems, maybe have to top it up twice a year.
Unless u have really dedicated tubeless rims, "conversion" will not work. KTM is good example that rubber or any other "solution" is... not a solution.
Your daughter looks just like you.....happy to see you building your family, while pursuing your passion. Really enjoy your work...I am so impressed with the Honda Transalp. My last bike was a Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 and it was very very heavy.....Like 580 Pounds wet heavy. And the engine vibration crept into my knees on long rides. Can't imagine what 450 pound bike must feel like in comparison to a 580 pound bike.
Another thing most riders do not consider is the cost savings of dropping below 1000 cc INSURANCE wise. I think it will be significant.
Lol you rock! I love how you're willing to drop your bike for research! Great video and I just purchased my TA today!
Enjoy!
I’m getting my Transalp January 15th 😎 can’t wait!!!
Thanks Ian, excellent video summary of the Transalp including that special weight reduction mod 😂
I can't wait for new custom parts/ modsfor this adv.
ABS switch
New oil pan housing
Keep up the greate reviews
Another great, in-depth episode! I really appreciate that fact that you tested headlight strength and performance, particularly comparing it to your KTM. I agree with your explanation of why Honda built the TA the way they did; not to cannibalize sales of the Africa Twin. Although as you know there is no Africa Twin for America, and there's no guarantee that we'll even get the 2024 model. I'm not holding my breath for sure haha. Yes, I do appreciate that Honda gave us the TA, but in matte black only, really? I don't even like gloss black, let alone a matte finish.
Excellent review!! 👏
Still the best channel for a truly detailed review covering everything that actually matters. Shame about that oil sump and the tubed tyres.
Thanks for the video! Two other aspects that are critical for me are: Reliability history and maintenance cost. I expect the Tuareg to be far below the others on these aspects.
Thanks for the information man..I can't wait to start up my new TA750 for the first time within a few days! Even if I knew about the air filter access before I purchase the Transalp I would still go for it! Maybe I will do my oil change a little bit earlier too !
Thanks so much Ian, excellent as always! I still got the 2017 AT1000 and absolutely love it except the tubed wheels. Was considering the TA but will keep looking for a tubeless design adv bike. Tubes a deal breaker on my next bike
Happy Thanksgiving👊
Great review, but earned the comment with the Vice Grip Garage reference.
I laughed when you said it, and laughed even more when you acknowledged Derrick. 😂
Really enjoying seeing your channel grow