The NEW Honda XL750 Transalp | The Best Value Middleweight Adventure Bike?
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- The NEW Honda XL750 Transalp | The Best Value Middleweight Adventure Bike?
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00:00 Opening
00:15 Introduction
00:30 Calimoto
00:56 Technical overview
02:17 Seat height
02:43 Dash intro
02:54 Engine sound
03:05 Transalp history
04:07 Engine
05:40 Suspension
06:08 Chassis
06:35 Ergonomics
07:37 Torque
08:26 Brakes
09:42 Motorway / Highway
11:20 Fuel economy
11:47 Road handling
12:46 Pillion comfort and handling
13:19 Electronics
14:38 Dash settings
15:34 Walk around
17:20 Low speed handling
18:11 Off road
22:11 Pros and cons
23:40 Better than the VStrom 800DE?
24:25 Goodbye - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Nice review. I'm always interested in the ease of access to air+oil filters, drain plugs, battery, etc. Basic maintenance requirements. How easy the wheels come off, etc.
me too !
Air filter maintenance is an awkward job.
I love your enthusiasm and joy you show when riding. Nice review of the base Honda product which no doubt a buyer can add stuff on to it.
Dan you genuinely smash these video's. I love the detail you go into and the real-word feedback (avoiding sales jargon). Keep up the top work and stay motivated, WE WANT MORE!
Thanks mate! Lots more coming!
awesome review dan love it im getting my transalp next week :))
I've got mine for a week and Im inlove with it! I was torn between this and Z1000 naked...but this does it all minus the inline 4 sound of course.
Great review!
Thanks for an in-depth review.
I’m definitely going to buy one of these.
Happy Trails!
Thanks for watching! Got another vid on it coming late Oct. 👍
Great review as always sir, so thank you. I never cease to enjoy hearing your enjoyment out and about on whatever bike you happen to be riding. 😄
I think Honda may regret not offering the cruise control, tubeless tyres, etc. but understand it may also detract other Africa Twin buyers.
Thanks mate! 👍
Great review, I'm ready to buy but I can't help but wait to see what Yamaha does with the proposed Tenere 900
Nice review! I love mine 😎
Super COOL review👍 definitely lots of great info & feedback points. We believe you have a Horsepower advantage “over there” but we’ll have to live with it. Lots of opportunities here in UTAH to Flex this bike’s muscles.
Cheers!
The tenere 700 was my dream bike but i find this transalp more suiting to my style of riding!
I love torquy engines and the transalp was my old dream bike so yeah i think when it arrives to Canada i Will order my self one.
It looks great and i Will enjoy it quite much!
Nice review and bike🔥✊
Dan i am always looking for your reviews since i first saw your mt-07 review a couple of years back, keep up the good work!! responsible but also fun riding style! And when u made the review for the -not very talked about- Hypermotard , my respect for you went to the skies, didnt expect that... I am also waiting in the next couple days for my fathers Transalp to be delivered and i am very eager to try it out and ride it in that beautiful summer weather! Thank you!
Thanks George, much appreciated!
I was looking forward to your review Dan. I believe Honda have wind deflectors (winglets) as an optional extra which significantly reduces wind buffeting and improves comfort when on motorways. How did you find this motorcycle compared to your Triumph 850 sport Dan?
Great review der Dan , I actually got a test ride on one today here in Dublin . Had it for 90 minutes definitely didn’t want to give it back 😪 absolute cracking road bike and great value,
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Thanks Tony. I hope the Dublin roads have improved since I lived there in 2000! Sláinte.
I’m into my older bikes - Gen5 VFR, Gen1 Street Trip…. But I am properly tempted with this one….
Nice video Dan. There is fork adjustment for preload.
Nice review & a handsome bike. Looks like a great adventure styled road bike with some light off road ability, which is perfect for most people. Honda will sell loads & loads of them! It may also steal some sales from their own African Twin as it's quite a bit cheaper & the reality is most people don't do any serious (if any) off roading anyway.
It won't... sit on an Africa twin then sit on the transalp and feel the different it's night and day. The transalp is very cheap. The AF is a premium product.
@@chrishart8548 You misunderstand me, I know they're not similar & on different levels. I simply meant that most people don't need the Africa Twins off road ability or want to spend more money then they have to. I'd wager over the course of the next 12 months, Honda will sell significantly more Transalp's than Africa Twins & that some people would buy the Transalp over the Africa Twin for the reasons I've mentioned. I could well be wrong of course but easy enough to verify with sales records in a year's time I guess.
@ragerider6283 everyone is going mad for the new transalp so sales will probably be outstanding. I don't really see the hype myself all these bikes now are marketed as budget yet cost basically £10k but I guess that's just inflation for you. I have a paid off 2014 f800gs and I don't think I could stretch to a new xl750 even if I wanted to.
@@chrishart8548 True enough. The Transalp's definitely more show than go & is comparatively cheap rather than being actually cheap. 10k is still a lot of money imo & it"s tough to find a true bargains these days. Even an SV650 is 7k list price now.
@ragerider6283 last time a checked I think a ninja 650 has crossed the £8k threshold. Crazy times.
Nice review as always! 😎 When I finally saw this in person at a local dealership, I thought to myself, this bike can also be called the HONDA CB750X because of its looks.😎
Just noticed your audio and footage is pretty crisp too - yeay go you 😊😂
It's not my first rodeo. :)
Nice video, you do humour well 😂
Been waiting for this one since your V-Strom 800 review. Just now firing it up! 🍿🍿🍿
Thanks! Hope you enjoyed the vid.
@@Englishbikerdan Your rides are always fun. I appreciate you taking us along!
Hi Dan, another great vid.
Can you tell me what jacket you’re wearing?
Regards
Roger
Thanks Roger. It's the Chigwell Utility jacket from Merlin Bike Gear.
MotoEuro was way harsher on the new TA, not enough offroad capable, low sump etc. But he just bought that Italian pos moped😊
My 2000 TA still has never missed a beat(well maintained and mod.out to the 9's Ofcourse) and i take it everywhere.
You will have to personalize every bike to fit you and your needs. That's part of the fun and how you get to know your bike.
Reliability and availability are key, Honda beats any other manufacturer in that field.
Another 👌vid🤙
Yeah, I'd say Moto Euro is barking up the wrong tree expecting the TA to be the ultimate off road bike. It's not, but it's bloody fun and does most things well but it definitely more biased towards greenlanes and road.
Honda haven't gone down the value for money route with the TransAlp as they did with the Hornet. Cruise control, remote preload, a centre stand and tubeless tyres would have made this a much better bike for the £9,500.
Why should they when this bike sales like hell everywhere, i think honda did exactly what they should, just straight to 10. Sure we all want cc, tubeless and so on but the value of this new bike at the moment is fuckin dope
Great review 👏
P.s. SFF means Separate Function Forks, so you said Separate Function Forks forks 😉
It's like when people used to say pin number
How very dare they! 😂
Add cruise & tubeless tires and it would be great imported to the USA next year.
Good job that delivery van came round your farourite bend at that time because them tyre's are ditch finders 😁😁 I have hade my Transalp a few weeks know and the same colour. Good review, don't all seats take some time to wear in? and did pick up a settings tip from your self. I've not checked but I belieave theres a usb power socket under the seat if you really need to charge something.
No issues with the tyres myself, I found them decent on the road. Yeah, USB-C under the seat. Pretty silly place to put it imho.
@@Englishbikerdan Dan sorry to trouble you but the tyres on the bike you used where they the Dunlop mixtour? I'm hoping i just need to where them in more.
its a great bike for the money, and its a good vid. I seriously considered a touring bike before we went to Scotland in June, as touring on an MT-10 didnt sound appealing. How wrong i was. I loaded it up and rode 9hrs from staffordshire to Ben Nevis. we camped there the night and in 4 days we did Loch Lomand, Loch Ness, the Isle of Skye, Inverness and many other places. 1133 miles in 4 days. £204 in fuel. We camped and cooked on an open fire. We rode home in one hit, splash and dash and the odd coffee. I looked like crap when i got home, but what an experience. I love touring bikes, but can you ride like a loon when you get on awesome roads like the highlands, the answer is no. Tour on a sports bike, its much more fun.
Excellent to hear, how was the fuel range of the MT10? Love that bike!
just started watching, what's the song at the start?? i love it!
Took one out yesterday and I must say the noise and turbulence from that screen even at low speeds is not good. If I ducked down a little it stopped. Just for reference I'm 5ft 11. I would image the touring screen would be needed and should improve things somewhat. Other than that quite a nice bike but I wasn't smitten
Fantastic review! Hate the headlight, and I'm also surprised there is no DCT option... I understand compared to the more high end Africa Twin is mid-range at least engine-wise however It would be interesting to see how it compares to the NC750X and if its worth the consideration
The dct bikes all make the bulk of the power in the lower rpm. And really tend to lug the engine in my opinion, the AF dct is in 6th by 30mph. The high reving transalp 750 engine would not be at all well suited to the dct. That's why the nc750 only makes 54hp and the xl750 makes 91hp
How would you compare this to the Tiger Sport 850, in terms of feel, quality and value?
It sounds and "feels" amazing
Im sure the first transalp was lighter than this the 600 in 1987.i make it 194kg wet. It was only 50hp though. With a single disc brake.
i think this is the best color
Hi Dan, what bike/bikes do you currently own?
I would be really interested to see this compared to the NC750X. I adore that bike, having ridden both the manual and auto versions (though having learned to ride a bike at the time when the Gold Wing had only a 1000cc engine and no fairing, safe to say I hate the auto version). It's also £1600 cheaper and available in red rather than (shudder) boring grey.
Wasn't a fan of that engine.
@@Englishbikerdan I can understand that. It is an engine that is designed for you to forget it is there. Sufficient rather than enough power (and phenomenal fuel economy). But when commuting in all weathers, especially when the roads might be a little icy, it's what I want.
Hi Dan, what mic set up do you use. I’m using a lav mic on my go pro 10 and still get loads of wind noise even using a dead cat. Where do you locate your mic in the helmet? Cheers Wheeliemalc
Hi Malc, I was using the GoPro with a Sena 10S boom mic and about 3 adapters in this vid. I've since moved to just using a DJI Lav mic plugged directly into the camera. Much easier. I place the mic down by the mouth. Seems wind noise is also really dependant on which lid you have.
Good review, is it better than your 850Sport???
Thanks, it's a little different due to the larger front wheel.
Help me! I am between this and v strom 800 DE! Which is better?
If you had the windscreen winglets on that Transalp, you would have a lot less buffeting.... maybe none at all.
A nice review. The thing that bugs me is that the Hornet is £6999 and the Transalp, Based on the Hornet running gear is £9499. £2500 more. I think that is cheeky. I cant cost much more than the Hornet to produce
It doesn't, but they know that the people who buy this new (men over 40) will pay more
Hey Dan....coming from a Tiger 850 sport, how does the new TA compare in terms of power delivery and handling? I've yet to see a direct comparison but I reckon these two bikes are pretty close rivals, in terms of how they're likely to be used.....neither will see much dirt, both will be chosen for accessibility (seat height) output, touring capability and price. I've yet to test ride either so would be interested to hear your views.
To me the TA felt so much lighter and more nimble than the Tiger 850 that I see them in very different categories. Sure, their will be some crossover but there's no way I wanted to take the 850 off road, even with the crash bars but I would happily fly about on green lanes on the TA. If the TA had tubed tyres, I'd say it's a complete win.
@@Englishbikerdan Thanks for getting back Dan. Trumpet fans will no doubt be gnashing their teeth! I'm guessing those with a mind to do more serious off roading on a 'middleweight' would choose something other than the Transalp, but here's the interesting thing: most of the reviews I've seen have been done by folk who don't generally do much riding off piste, but they all agree that it is pretty confidence inspiring when they do. That suggests to me that after a while, and with more experience, owners may find the bike's limitations sooner than say the Tuareg, or T7, both of which are considerably more capable off road. Similar situation with Honda's CB500X; excellent all-rounder limited off road by design. There are two tricks Honda are missing: a Transalp 'R' and a CB 500 X 'R'...both equipped with fully adjustable suspension, improved ground clearance, tubeless spoked rims, engines tuned for better low down torque, wider ratios, protection as standard, with switchable ABS. Sod the rider modes. No reason why Honda couldn't do this, instead of leaving it to the aftermarket.
Could you soften the suspension some to lower your reach to the ground ? We are of the same stature.... HOW comfortable is the OEM seat ?
You can adjust the preload both front and rear. Seat was okay, but not amazing.
Looks like a taller NC750x mix with cb500x
So if you could “turn back time” would you still go with the Tiger 850 or might you go for the Honda? … or perhaps something else.
I'd probably go with my current choice of bike, Tracer 9 GT.
Transalp or Moto Morini X-Cape? Which would you pick for weekend trips in the mountains with a passenger and luggage?
Tough one as the X-Cape is such good value. I'd probably pay the extra and get the Transalp as I enjoy the extra oomph.
What is it with all the manufacturers coming out with tube-type rims on their bikes? Next thing they'll be reintroducing points ignition and drum brakes.
I'm guessing it's to save money. I don't like it!
When u gonna review your arai tour x4 or have you already
I don't review gear any longer.
Didn't you feel the fuel tank in the way of your legs while standing? I did. Maybe rotating the handlebars will help with that
Not really tbh. At least I can't remember thinking it.
New Transalp XL 750 (+custom rally build) vs Pre-Owned Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro?
I was excited- then I wasn’t.
I’m waiting for someone to make a KLR spec bike to Honda Fit and finish standards, but I don’t want all the electronic rider modes et al.
The search continues.
What's wrong with the newest KLR? It's very well out together, why would a Honda version be any better? Why not just get a KLR? Not sure what you want 😊
Price £8200 ($9999) in America! So Honda Europe or Honds UK whats the deal?, now here a discussion to be had?
great review...wish Honda would have brought the white version to North America...the grey and black is so bland
Thanks!
This or the tiger 850 sport for daily use and mid range (300 miles) touring?
Both will do it. I found the Transalp more fun.
How do you think this compares to the Tiger 850?
It's a bit different, but I think I prefer this as it's much lighter.
How have you not ridden a T7 yet?!
I've only just gotten a good relationship with Yamaha UK. Prior to that, no dealers were willing to let me out on their bikes.
Why the dark colors on this model, I like bright colors and tubeless tires! How come this model has tubes??? 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
They have a nice white one.
@@Englishbikerdan - Love bikes that are white with colored rims !!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I think the VStrom 800DE is the better value as an ADV. The Transalp is too street biased for me. The Transalp, VStrom, and Tenere remind me of; what's better XR650L, DR650, or KLR.
V strom is a better value, for sure. Better equipped as standard, better suspension and wheels.
Better wheels?
@@Englishbikerdan I meant wheels that are made for tubeless tires. I think v strom 800 has tubeless tires unlike Honda.
@@vvevvevvvv Nope, tubed as well.
Transalp looks better , handling ,faster and better finish/quality🔥✊✊
I wouldn't classify it as an Adventure bike. It's a street bike with Adventure bike styling. That engine seems like a peach but I wouldn't pick this bike over any of it's competitors.
It's definitely just adventure styling. But that's where the tubed tyres make even less sense. Give us a cast wheel version and see which one sells better.
I think the suspension travel and ground clearance make it decent for adventuring off road.
to be precise, it isn’t decent for off-road, it isn’t an enduro bike, it's a crossover, a road bike with a slight off-road capability that is still decent for adventures
@@irarabesc Yep, a cross over bike. Which is what the Transalp always was and still is.
@@chrishart8548adventure bike means it will go on paved and dirt roads, not that it will climb steep hills. That's what a dual sport is for
Tubed tyres...yuk, we are back to 1996
Might be interested if there was a DCT version
Absolutely, also cruise control.
It'd be very similar to an Africa twin with that
Yes it is, but after Suzuki V-strom 800de !
Why?
@@Englishbikerdan It is so simple!
Except price and weight which are on Honda's sida, all the rest of advantages belongs to Suzuki!
Handling it's it more natural, engine it's more reliable and works smoother, more ofroad capable and so one......!
@@bitterlifes Having ridden both, I'd say the Transalp is better on road and the Suzuki was better at off road. The engine was better in the Honda, more engaging and more punch low down. Plus smoother shifting. Handling, again I found the Transalp to be better at spirited road riding. They are both great bikes basically but the Transalp would get my vote currently, until I ride the Suzuki some more. More reliable? What's your basis for that?
@@Englishbikerdan Well generally speaking all you tube reviews, goes on Suzuki's side !
But it's all about personal preferences, it is totally subjective!!
Both bikes are great, actually all japanese motorcycles are awesome, versatile and very reliable.
With at most respect for Honda which looks just a slitely more better finished, but in this case definitely my vote goes for Suzuki!
Just don't understand the thought behind tubed tires in 21 century . Is there anyone who likes to put patches on tubes somewhere on a road during a travel? Do Honda people like riders to suffer or they like this procedure themselves?
No cruise is a deal breaker now days
Personally, I don't think so. But I rarely use cruise control. It would have been a nice feature but the bike is so good it doesn't ruin it.
How tall are you in cm?
Nice review as always. I think it is too expensive, £9500 for a bike with tubed tyres, no centre stand, bland looks and no cruise control is a bit much. Ok so it has a few extra rider modes, but realistically, who is going to take it off road with road based tyres ? Plus imagine dropping it on a green lane with all those unprotected side plastic’s. I liked the Hornet when I took one for a ride, and the price is about right. This doesn’t really offer much more, except perhaps a more comfortable riding position for longer journeys, but that’s when cruise control would have been an obvious addition. Honda have missed the mark in my opinion.
Thanks for watching!
@@Englishbikerdan I enjoy your vids mate, being a small tuber myself, I appreciate how much effort you put in. How is the SV going ?
I still think it's waaay to expensive bearing in mind how much the hornet is
Look at the V-Strom 800DE to GSX-8S, CB500X to CB500F, Versys 650 to Z650, and Africa Twin to NT100. These are all bikes that share the same engine/frame to one extent or another, and the adventure version is more expensive. Some are only a little more expensive, while others are a good few thousand. Another thing to note is, the Hornet is great, I love it but it's nowhere near as versatile as the Transalp. If you want that versatility, you need to pay more for it. Or, don't and get the Hornet. There are options either way. :)
@@Englishbikerdan went for another 500x in the end.... unfortunately everything just seems to be rocketing up in price just not wages 😬
Cali Moto, you say is free. Ye for 14 days then its £50 per year
That's a recent change. I'd been using it for years free but locked to my region. Still good value for what the app offers.
Before going to buy the transalp....please everybody go and try the v strom 800....you ll be Blown away.....and lets see what your choice is going to be after that
Just go and give the suzuki a ride
It's always good to try every bike in the segment if you can, and get what fits your needs best.
Aprilia Tuareg 660 is the other one to try…
I wish Honda hadn’t recycled the shit bits from the cb500x, ugly front, uncomfortable seat and non adjustable windscreen mounts. If only they had built a smaller African twin rather than a bigger 500x .
How would this compare to the Suzuki 800 RE? Thank you, awesome review!
It's fairer to compare it to the DE, as they both have 21" front wheels. The RE has better road handling due to the smaller front.
JAFPT.
If that's the same screen adjustment as the CB500X then it's an abomination - no screen adjustment should need 8 bolts undoing
You mean 4. Abomination? 😂
@@GeordiLaForgery You might get away with "just" four, but the manual describes a seven step process or removing the windscreen (4 bolts, with washers and nuts), remove and reinstall one windscreen stay (2 bolts), remove and reinstall the other stay (2 bolts), and reinstallng the windscreen. I'll give it a "heinous" for a four-bolt change, "abomination" for 8.
@@just_a_quick_ride I did it once on the cb500x to raise it to max height and as it's strong don't have to worry about it coming sliding loose. I think I just took all the 4 screws off and then put them back, that manual sounds like it's overcomplicating things.
@@GeordiLaForgery I expect if i took a dremel to my allen key then it could be done with 4. 👍 on the manual ... weird.
@@davidaldridge7652 it only takes about 30 seconds to get the screw off by hand but if you've got a dremel go for it 😂👍
Lost me at tube tires
Nope. The CFMoto 800MT costs less and has more.
Probably. But most bikers are still afraid of Chinese bikes (despite CFMoto being just a KTM 790 with different plastics, if I am not mistaken).
I'd argue reliability wouldn't be near the Honda's.
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VSTROM 800 DE .
Much better 😊
Much better? Nah. A bit better and a bit worse at some stuff? Yeah.
Wayyyyy much better !!i agree...i own one and this is à blast to ride
Too expensive for a twin 750 "road" bike. The T7 is way better IMO!!
But the T7 is a worse road bike?
@@Englishbikerdan Thats why I have a SuperT AND an XRR
And a DL650 and a 400EXC. One bike cannot do it all!
That last 2008 Transalp was awful. No wonder it finished the model for a good while.
It really was it was heavy, underpowered. Had a 19" front wheel conventional forks very small front discs plastic sump guard. Black painted steel exhaust. I got a F800gs because it was the same weight and basically addressed all those other issues.
I went from a brand new 800GS to the XL700 TRANSALP after headstock bearing failed at 8k miles on the BM.
Now have XL750.
Different animal all together ❤️
Looking forward to the spring.
The hornet and this both have that ugly cb500x style headlight. Real shame cos otherwise they look decent.
Too tall, too not analog dials, too youth 4 me....
No bash plate ..not very inspiring..No thanks
Honda offer a bash plate as an optional accessory. This keeps the base price lower and the buyer can decide if they want an OEM accessory, or another brand, or none at all. A lot of riders will never go off-road on these types of motorcycles.
I heard suspension was soft like most Hondas ? Interesting
Great review as always Dan, would buy this bike in a twink, but tubed tyres are a no no for a bike which will be on road for 95% of the time for most owners.
Cheers. Definitely a few cons.
Can you explain why you dismiss tubes for road? What are pros / cons here?
@@wl660Because if you have a puncture while you are driving fast in the highway the tyres are going to nearly instantly lose air pressure throwing you off the bike and ⚰️⚰️⚰️