2024 Honda Transalp 750 Review | Daily Rider

Honda has revitalized the famous Transalp name with an all-new engine and chassis, and it’s finally made its way to US shores. Zack hits the Daily Rider route on Big Red’s newest ADV to see how it stacks up.

SPECS:
MSRP: $9,999
Engine: 755 cc parallel twin
Measured weight (w/ centerstand and pannier mounts): 472 lb. / 214 kg
Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal. / 17 liters
Seat height: 33.7 in. / 856 mm
Claimed power: 82.2 @ 8,500 rpm
Claimed torque: 55 foot-pounds @ 7,250 rpm

Zack’s gear:

0:00 Intro
0:54 Our Sponsor, RevZilla
1:29 A quick walkaround the Transalp
3:34 On The Road!
5:14 Freeway Cruisin’
10:43 Urban Manners & Stop Sign Challenge
13:58 Lover’s Lane
16:02 At the Lights
22:17 Gettin’ Dirty
24:46 Will it Wheelie???
27:05 Instagram Questions!
34:20 On the Daily Rider Leaderboard

[RevZilla]

Correction! Horsepower numbers were misquoted in this episode. Peak power for US models is 82.2 @ 8, 500 rpm.

[Nomad_Briggs]

THE ABSOLUTE BEST REVIEWER IN THE INDUSTRY.
👍 TO MAKE SURE REVZILLA KNOWS.

[hhenryf.]

Gotta hand it to the Japanese bike manufacturers! Cutting edge tech, great prices, broad market reach! Great review, Zach!

[hectoralva]

Zach is the best bike reviewer in the game! Thanks Zach 👍🏼

[Hanitcal]

I thought Suzuki was going to sweep the podium this year but here comes Honda with a photo finish!

[brumfiba]

This might be one of my favorite series on YouTube. I have learned so much about motorcycles, even ones I have almost no interest in. Zach is a great host and you can tell he loves riding and motorcycles. I just wish I could pop wheelies like him.

[izzy]

After owning one since release in the states it is definitely an amazing machine.
Here's a few notes from an owners perspective;
The stock dunlop tires are deceptively good on pavement but useless off-road.
The 21 inch front wheel does not hinder the on road performance as it takes to a line with ease.
Air box is in a tricky spot but fuses, ecu and battery are right under the seat.
You 100% need a skid plate for off-road duty as the oil pan sticks under like a shark fin.
Rear rack is worth its weight in gold.
Windscreen is too short for riders 6ft 3 and over such as myself.

So far it's been an awesome bike with zero issues, I look forward to many more miles in the saddle.

[rstrakovsky]

It's interesting how polarizing this bike is. Some reviews are super effusive and really seem to love the bike, others are extremely meh. I personally am not surprised Zack loved it and it dominated the Daily Rider leaderboard. It was almost designed to dominate these rankings. People just get hung up that the T7 is supposedly better in the dirt. But who cares? This bike is fine in the dirt and it's a fantastic street bike! Well done Honda.

[rotorhead]

There's no excuse for a bike with drive by wire not to have cruise, and its super frustrating. Its literally just adding a feature to the software, you dont even need to add a button, just mapping it in with the existing buttons would be all it needed, drive by wire gives it all the hardware needed for it. I genuinely dont get why some of the more downscale bikes arent coming with it, the additional cost of the extra bit of programming is absolutely negligible in the development cost.

[kawabungah]

Zack, This is a home run, both for Honda as an affordable offering in a competitive market, AND for you as an objective, informed, entertaining review rider. Although it's no surprise, by virtue of your years, now, of Daily Rider, it's admirable that you didn't sit on the fence in picking this as the "winner, "and, rather, simply, adeptly qualified your decision with facts. Bravo, my friend. Bravo.

[nickosbagios]

I was ready to buy a BMW 800GS, and I sed to give a try to that "one more boring Honda" Transalp, with a "street motor". After half an hour, I find my self todo things like there is no tomorrow. That's it, it is perfect for me, I enjoy it every time, for commuting and weekend trips!

[d.gesou]

This kind of videos show what specs and most articles miss, wich is how a bike feels nad make you feel riding them. Maybe a bike on paper is underwhelming but when you really rude it in different situations it show's you it's real character and how well or not it is set up as a whole

[mohammedziauddin]

Finally, Honda made a top of the line Not boring but capable bike...well done Honda 🎉

[benpielstick]

Another great year of rides. I'd be curious what all the past year leaderboards would look like if they were condensed into one at this point. Maybe an all-time top 10?

[Wileylikethehawk]

My dad just bought one of these and he totally loves it. It’s a great little modern bike - light, zippy, super planted. My brother has the AT and this is so much more approachable.

It makes my 80s Super Tenere feel like a dinosaur.

[royromero]

You are excellent at your work because you make it easy to understand comparisons between bikes and your fun to listen to!

[MotoCampAdv]

I bought my xl750 in the beginning of October . Your review validates everything I've said about it. Badass machine Honda did good 👍

[kevinroark]

Watching my Bro, Zack swooning over this bike makes me very interested in the Transalp

[wallymurray]

Great review Zack.
Fully agree with your rant about lack of cruise control. I too don’t understand why when you already have fly by wire throttle and such that they can’t add it in. Seriously, how much would it really add to the cost? To Honda’s defence, it’s not the only manufacturer that keeps missing that boat.
Otherwise, looked like a nice, fun bike.

[douglasswanson-zz]

Zak you have nailed this bike. I just finished the 600 mile break in period and can say this is the most comfortable and enjoyable bike I've had in many years. I am always looking forward to the next ride. Excellent ride quality. A little hooligan engine. Too much fun in the corners. Perfect rider triangle, so no need for seat fix or different foot pegs or bar risers. No engine heat. Light weight, Self canceling turn signals. Pretty decent windshield. Affordable. It is a keeper. I also have a nc750x which the transalp is replacing. Why? The suspension on anything but a smooth road is just not very good. I like to sit upright and even with bar risers there is too much forward lean. Also even with lowered foot pegs they are too high and back for my taste. Finally even with a shimmed up Seat Concept seat there is too much forward slope. Miss the frunk though!