2023 Honda Transalp XL750 - Not Expensive, Not Cheap

Some where in the middle of the middleweight adventure group, it is the biggest group of all, over 16 bikes & that's not counting the small brands. Just doing well in this group is a huge task. The North American "launch" is scheduled for 2024.

Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:40 Competition
2:45 Missing Options
3:00 Options
3:53 Powertrain
5:47 Autobahn
7:01 Chassis
10:15 Ergonomics
14:06 Controls & Display
15:09 Verdict

[NothingToProve]

Just to be clear guys, there is no quick shifter on this bike. I miss spoke, I meant to say "blip" and not "QS".

[jkmayhem]

Picked one up last week. And i dont regrett it what so ever. Seeing peoples complaints about this and shows that people simply has not ridden it. I tested allot of bikes before landing on this bike. Tuareg. Tenere WR and rally. Triumph tiger 900 rally pro. Tenere is the worst bike of the bunch. Over hyped uncomfortable with horrible suspension. The others i skipped because of the local service centers. Even though tuareg and the tiger is very good. But the transalp has been an absolute treat. I came from a 22 cb500x. The transalp feels almost easier to ride. The fork and shock is very good. Just had a ride on some of the worst mountain roads i have been on. Bad gravel and frost damaged roads. It worked really good. Not a mx bike. But it did it very good. And the engine is fantastic. Barrely feel any vibes. And mostly none. Seat is also very good. Ofcourse that is very individually. Just had a 400km trip and only had one break. And could continue. For me the bike has been perfect for my needs on the Norwegian roads i ride on etc.

[Marc-rnr]

Got mine last week...2024, coming from vs1050, TA weigh/power rate is perfect...stable and nimble...put a quishifter, and all the acessories...awesome bike

[alessandrofietta]

Buongiorno, complimenti x il suo lavoro in moto, semplice, ma efficace, tutta la mia stima, un saluto

[gaganchandra]

I was waiting for your review for Finally

[dukie]

As always excellent video👏 To think cruise control is not even an option is absurd and absolutely inexcusable, and yet a quick shifter is available…wtf Honda! If it had c.c. I’d buy one for sure!

[cliftonsr]

This review of the Transalp was the nudge I needed to cause me to buy the very same color Transalp and also got the U.S. version which comes with the quick-shifter, and it's all awesomeness all the way. Great review NothingToProve!

[br]

Best review... I ride the old Transalp.. you describe the special thing, that the Motor makes the Bike.. thats makes the Honda special in both decades.. Sound and charakter... Thank You😊

[ToddTheAxeMan]

I wonder if they will pull a Norden Expedition....and additional model next year with improved suspension.

[steveb]

Thanks for the vid. Nicely detailed as always. I love my 2019 CB500X. Its such a complete bike. However, this new Transalp is my next bike. I'm not buying it to go off-road. I don't need cruise control. It's a more powerful CB500X which why I am choosing to buy it. Honda should have had a mid-size bike ages ago so its about time. My F850GS was nice but heavy. My R1200GS was nicer still but a heavy bike to wheel in / out the garage and I didn't need all the bells and whistles. I think Honda have hit the sweet spot offering a no-thrills mid-size bike. It's all the bike I need so I'm selling my R1250R and CB500X and just having the Transalp. 8, 000 mile/yearly, service intervals are spot on. Being a Honda, I just know that motor will go on for ever. Ride safe all..

[StreetSinner]

Lack of damping adjustment is a deal-breaker. I mean, it's called a TransALP as in ALPINE as in mountains... where the roads have buckling and bumps of all different sizes and intervals, besides the fact that everyone weighs something different and preload only begins to bring you into the range where further adjustment will make both the front and rear safe and comfortable. Maybe I'm missing something in their tech, but it seems like a cop-out to save weight and cost and target beginners who won't know any better until long after they've signed the financing contract. Too bad, it's a good looking bike for an ADV.

[danielbesco]

Looks and seems nice. Feels like they missed with the tubed wheels and no cruise control. Maybe thise would be options later.

[kevinroberts]

Great review as always Scott. Given it is more road focused than hardcore off road, a cruise control is a must as standard in this day and age. What is the cost during production for cruise? Not much I imagine.

[martythompson]

I just sold my F900XR and bought one of these. And yes...that motor is the star of the show.

[lestersmyth]

I believe these retail around 9.5k here in the UK for what is a pretty basic bike. The foundation for a really great bike for sure however numerous things amiss. I would rather pay more to ride out the showroom with cruise, hand guards, heated grips and quick shifter as standard plus tubed tyres and better suspension I’m sure they’ll sell well but most owners will then spend a fortune on upgrades??

[brucekendall]

No cruise control, non tubliss, short wheel travel?For an adventure bike.Thankfully you can add heated grips.Could have been a much better success.Thanks.

[EfficientMan]

Fun irrelevant fact: if you stop the video at 15:43 (preferably not full screen) you can see the difference in ground clearance between the two V-stroms with the help of the red YouTube video timeline... look where the line passes through wheels and bottom of the bikes.

[mloclam]

Inner tubes and single overhead cam engine, we're going back in time

[cybilisation]

I’d rather bought Versys 650. Surely Honda has better motor, but Kawa is cheaper, has adjustable suspension back and forth, adjustable windscreen, better fuel range, more cushy saddle. Maybe 2.gen Transalp wouldn’t be missed oportunities.

[greg]

Tubeless required - they missed the boat on that one…….