Honda Transalp 750 | First Ride On/Off Road (REAL test... no holding back!) (EP.2)

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We've seen the other videos out there with folks riding the Transalp leisurely along 2 lane roads and gravel tracks. But, what if you want to ride the Transalp hard? Let's really test this bike and start challenging people's often misguided perceptions. Does it stack up to the Yamaha Tenere 700 and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE? What about compared to it's bigger brother the Africa Twin? We drop the bike multiple times and inspect the damage. We ride a sand wash, test the suspension, electronics, brakes, freeway high speed ability, wind management, sport riding, and more. #motorcycle #motorbike #advrider #transalp #honda
VIDEO SERIES OUTLINE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE!):
EP 1 : Test Introduction / Why Purchased: • I Bought a Honda Trans...
EP 2: First Ride Vlog : (you're here)
EP 3: Off Road Modifications : • Modifying the Honda Tr...
EP 4: Living with the Transalp : • Honda Transalp 750 | M...
EP 5: Highway Long Distance Test
EP 6: Off Road Torture Test!
EP 7: Pros/Cons @ 1000 Miles
EP 8: Comparisons
EP 9: Modifications
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00:00 Teaser
01:03 Ride Prep
04:44 First Ride
10:29 Sport
13:05 Identity Crisis
14:46 Fueling Up
15:56 Windshield
17:30 Engine Heat
18:59 Highway Test
20:50 Boring?
22:59 Fuel Economy
23:49 Drop Test!
28:06 Off Road
32:21 Weight
33:17 Perfect Size

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@BigRockMoto 8 месяцев назад

Well... I beat up the bike pretty good, and I'm just getting started. Are your perceptions of the Transalp changing? Mine are! People said it was boring, not capable, not competitive off road. I think that's all totally wrong. In this series I'll try to prove it. 🏍TODAY’S GEAR: ⚡ Alpinestars Halo Glove: imp.i104546.net/21WgmQ ⚡ Klim Krios Pro Helmet : bit.ly/34ekJLL ⚡ MSR Adventure Boot: bit.ly/433bSVY ⚡ Klim K Fifty 2 Jeans: imp.i104546.net/BXa310 ⚡ Alpinestars Halo Jacket: imp.i104546.net/GmDVP6 ⚡ Mosko Moto Wildcat 8L Backpack: bit.ly/3OiE5Ss ⚡ Foamerz Glasses: imp.i104546.net/DKQa9b ⚡GoPro Hero11: amzn.to/40VM1Oy ⚡PurplePanda Helmet Mic: amzn.to/3vkL7Ni ➕SUPPORT➕ [I may receive commissions which are invested back into the channel] ⚡ Patreon: www.patreon.com/bigrockmedia ⚡ Rocky Mountain ATV/MC: bit.ly/33kgRIz ⚡ Revzilla: imp.i104546.net/6bxxXN ⚡ Mosko Moto: moskomoto.com/bigrockmoto ⚡ Pacific Powersports (Motoz Tires, Barkbusters): pacificpowersports.com/ USE CODE BRM2024 ⚡ 3D Cycle Parts: www.3dcycleparts.com/?aff=3 ⚡ Taco Moto : tacomoto.co/?ref=fi6gv640 ⚡ Cyclops Adventure Sports: tinyurl.com/2kaknpfn ⚡ Amazon: amzn.to/3viGZ0A ⚡ Merchandise: big-rock-moto.myspreadshop.com/

@TerraMagnus 8 месяцев назад

You laid to rest my fear of this being a boring bike.

@mdragon99 8 месяцев назад

I would love to see you take a minimalist approach on mods particularly with the armor. It sounds like this might be a great lighter weight platform. Something I could downsize to from my Tiger 1200. From the looks of it, mounting a skid plate is going to be a challenge.

@zakharmidicheov1681 8 месяцев назад

V Strom is an overall better bike which serves the purpose and better value for the money spent. By the way, how often do you use all the features and gimmicks you have paid for, unless you are an avid and hardcore adventure biker?

@philipparana9225 8 месяцев назад

Nah boring AF

@williamb.6918 8 месяцев назад

My perceptions have not changed. The sump design boggles the mind (probably the worst design I have seen in recent history). The things you turn off come back on when you turn off the key (even professional journalists that test bikes for a living had unplanned offs on previous Honda models with the same issue). To make matters worse despite deep pockets and massive resources Honda continues to have the worst off-road TC and ABS in the industry (which would be less annoying if things did not keep turning themselves back on every time you switch off the key). Nearly every other manufacturer has managed to figure out these last two points to some degree, I can find no logical reason that Honda cannot. What the Transalp is trying to be is not an Africa Twin (marketing and sales strategy win over giving the customer what they want yet again).

@yin-fire3263 8 месяцев назад

I love that you started using metric units for all your non-us viewers. Thanks for that

@bendeleted9155 8 месяцев назад

Are they still selling metric sockets with standard drives like 1/2, 3/8, 1/4"?

@jkmayhem 8 месяцев назад

@@bendeleted9155 Atleast where i am from the 10mm has a for example a 1/4" tool attatchment. And so forth. Weird why that blend is used hehe.

@tigerick7291 8 месяцев назад

The UK is non-US and we don't use metric. In fact we invented Imperial measurements.

@bendeleted9155 8 месяцев назад

@@jkmayhem thanks for confirmation. I wonder if anywhere on the metric system actually uses metric drives on tools, or at least labels it 12.5mm, 9mm, etc.

@BottomLineBassin2 8 месяцев назад

How many nanometers tall are you

@reinmansmith 8 месяцев назад

I said I was looking forward to this series and here with episode 2 you are definitely not disappointing 👍 Already you are testing this bike far more thoroughly than any other tester I’ve seen and in doing so are really giving me the information I want before laying my money down…. Looking forward to the remainder of the series

@BigRockMoto 8 месяцев назад

thanks

@TerraMagnus 8 месяцев назад

Aside from Ian just being really good at what he does, he actually buys these bikes which affords him utter autonomy in how far he will go to prove a bike. Most content here comes from folks with loaner bikes and they have to be returned in good condition. You won’t see them doing drop tests.

@reinmansmith 8 месяцев назад

@@TerraMagnus agree entirely, which is why I trust his reviews. He is always open and honest about what he finds, good and bad 👍

@reinmansmith 8 месяцев назад

@@BigRockMoto P.S. I like the look of the new neighbourhood and garage 👍

@TerraMagnus 8 месяцев назад

@@reinmansmith ok so I wasn’t imagining that Ian moved.

@TerraMagnus 8 месяцев назад

Ian I love how you really go deep on these videos, to the point of even dropping them to see what we can expect. These are things we can’t expect from a content creator who only does demo rides.

@sercio994 8 месяцев назад

The energy in this video is outstanding. Absolutely perfect job Ian.

@JRodSMX 7 месяцев назад

These are the kind of reviews we need. Most reviews never go into this ammount of detail or actually show us the bikes capapbilities in real time. This review style is a breath of fresh air and really gives potential buyers a realistic idea of how the bike really is before riding one themselves. Great content!

@MrSolenoid 8 месяцев назад

I love this video. Everyone reviewing adventure bikes should do a drop test. This should be mandatory. 👍🏻 kudos.

@BigRockMoto 8 месяцев назад

Thank you! 👍

@AndrewAtkinson1 8 месяцев назад

But will it blend? @@BigRockMoto

@JoseAlvarez-dl3hm 5 месяцев назад

not when the bike is borrowed, in this case he is the owner so he can do whatever he wants to it, and it was painful to watch, lol

@mikerichardson415 8 месяцев назад

Great first ride and test, thank you Ian! You have already pushed the limits way further than I have in 4000 km on mine. Further than I am ever likely too, so that is really appreciated. The new Transalp is the best bike I have ever owned or ridden in 50 years of riding, so Honda has made this old man very happy.

@PV-Anish 8 месяцев назад

Cannot tell you how much I appreciate the metric system numbers you put up on the screen. Thank you!

@turbolag5107 8 месяцев назад

Okay when a review video starts out with him dogging the crap out of it and basically throwing it on its side just to get back on it and dog on it some more is rather satisfying. I'm sure I can speak for a lot of us when I say that we are sometimes afraid to get a little rough and heavy with our toys because they are expensive and we don't want them to break. Seeing someone else beat on something harder than we would and seeing it survive is peace of mind in a sense because it tells some of us that we are not near the limits yet. Thank you for this.

@daletalaplaya5086 8 месяцев назад

It seems to be exactly what I am looking for my longer distance rides. I pick mine up on Halloween. Can’t wait now, thanks Ian.

@BigRockMoto 8 месяцев назад

Glad I could help!

@andrebueno2048 7 месяцев назад

Ian delivers again with what is going to be the best Transalp review on the internet. Can’t wait to see all the mods coming including off road tires, skid plates, crash bars, and improved suspension. This should be amazing!!!

@dgomes265 8 месяцев назад

You are fortunate to have all of these wonderful roads and trails near you.

@jimpartin1144 8 месяцев назад

With over 7,000 miles now on my Vstrom 800, I must say so far, your review of the Transalp has not induced TransAlp envy for me. Great review as usual Ian.

@IdahoDualSport208 8 месяцев назад

I’d 100% take the new V Strom over the Transalp

@Bugoutnow589 8 месяцев назад

800 DE every time!

@americandude3825 8 месяцев назад

I wish there was a tenere 850/1000 but I don’t think it will ever happen.

@anxiousappliance 8 месяцев назад

The V-strom certainly costs less per pound.

@00mazone 8 месяцев назад

As of right now I think the Suzuki is a much better starting point. As far as I can tell the only thing better on the Honda is the wind protection and mirrors? Those are relatively cheap and easy to fix with aftermarket stuff.

@bsc1463 8 месяцев назад

Real world reviews ! Thank you for a great job once again !

@BigRockMoto 8 месяцев назад

My pleasure!

@loganurquhart11 7 месяцев назад

Your motorcycle reviews are some of the best out there.

@GregLanz 8 месяцев назад

I've been looking forward to this follow up and it didn't disappoint. You went above and beyond with the tests thus far, So looking forward to getting mine whenever some come in stock up here

@rstrakovsky 8 месяцев назад

The fact that it doesn't generate a ton of engine heat might just raise it to the top of the list for me. Strong review, a lot of compelling points.

@Vahu19 8 месяцев назад

really love what you do for our comunity!! great stuff :)

@Rickmac22 8 месяцев назад

Dude! I totally love your smack-back-talking intro! I really appreciate your real world perspective.

@MrStarfockerx 7 месяцев назад

You blow my expectations about your first impressions on the bike Incredible review, honest and a lot of experience in your words. Thanks Ian great job! 👌👌

@BishBosh2010 8 месяцев назад

Brilliant review Ian. Your comments have persuaded me to really consider the Transalp. Engine sounds awesome, I'm glad I'm on Euroland with the more powerful engine.

@CGB65 8 месяцев назад

😂😆What a great review. I loved how you just pushed over a new bike and you were happy about it. I would have cried or even injured myself trying to prevent my bike falling over. The Transalp definately looks fully competent abd fun. 👍

@jameslee5428 7 месяцев назад

Kicking butt, and taking names. That’s a real deal on/off road test. Keep setting the naysayers straight with the correct scoop. you are the reason that I have bought a few of the bikes that you reviewed. Keep up the great content. Keep the rubber side up, and enjoy life to the fullest.👍👍😎

@emfl4437 7 месяцев назад

Great insight as always. You are absolutely right about rider limitation being the main factor holding us back. I like to day dream that I am Chris Birch. I am really enjoying your mid-adveventure bike series. Looking forward to learning how your mods improve the Transalp. Cheers!

@suspiciousdoge9yand104 8 месяцев назад

There have been so many youtubers reviewing the Transalp right now. Yours is the only one I know I can fully trust.

@bobz1736 8 месяцев назад

One of your best videos yet, and that's saying something. Especially loved the intro 👍

@BigRockMoto 8 месяцев назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@blonglor5114 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the in-depth review, I’m very interested in this bike and your review so far has been great!

@TheSar 8 месяцев назад

Another great job, Ian. Your reviews keep getting better and better.

@FourIntoOne 8 месяцев назад

For a true adventure bike drop test you should drop it on the pavement outside starbucks which is about as far as 98% of adventure bikes actually go

@BigRockMoto 8 месяцев назад

Don't give me ideas I might just do it

@sebasbecu 6 месяцев назад

😂

@CosmicSeeker69 6 месяцев назад

In detail: drop it opposite Starbucks - where most park their adventure bike - so they can watch people looking at it in all its macho glory 😜😂😂

@motomeditacija 8 месяцев назад

I have a 2001. Transalp 650 and the only thing I am complaining about it is that is top heavy. Really like that new version has that problem solved. Transalp has always been smaller ROAD biased version of Africa Twin. Purpose of this bike is and always been, not an off-road bike but small Touring bike with option to go on gravel and forest roads and that's it. Also, I don't understand why everybody complains about tubed tires, I have a sealant spray in my bike with me all the time. If you have a puncture, just use a spray until you reach a shop where you can change a tube which also I have a spare. Btw. really like your reviews. Greetings from Croatia!

@chrishart8548 8 месяцев назад

I think they shouldn't have tuned the engine so high in this new version the transalp was never a sports bike but this thing now has 91hp

@verlinswarey507 8 месяцев назад

Exactly

@MH-xd2nd 8 месяцев назад

The only reason to have tubed tyres is for serious off roading, so that if the rim gets dented, the tyre doesn’t deflate. The tube adds significant unsprung weight and not everyone wants to fill their rim with sealant gunk to get off the roadside. Tubed rims have zero benefit for this bike’s intended purpose - light road touring. Honda put tubed rims on the Transalp purely because they’re cheaper and because they wanted the spoked rim look. As Ian states in the review - the bottom end of the bike is definitely not suited for serious off-roading. I’d even argue that the 21” wheel is a superfluous on this bike and compromises the road handling - but again it’s there for looks rather than function.

@chrishart8548 8 месяцев назад

@@MH-xd2nd 100% correct.

@liamjunk4488 8 месяцев назад

Dude, this was the most fun to watch review of yours I've watched. Your approach to this long term is awesome, treating the bike like a typical user will abuse it.

@jamie.miller.inspiring 7 месяцев назад

Congratulations for showing real world tests not just a basic ride, throwing it over and all of the little details make your videos really stand out from the rest!

@stuartlewis3359 8 месяцев назад

Good work Ian. An honest review. I left my AT behind and been on my TA for just on 2 weeks now. Yes it has it's faults but overall I'm way too happy with it to let them get me down. I've done SW Motech crash bars and skid plate, Barkbusters and tyres so far sooooo good. Looking forward to Episode 3. Plus we get the full 90HP down here in NZ.

@rickreid81 8 месяцев назад

Ian, I am new to riding. I just started January 2023 with my 2023 KLX 300. Your reviews are excellent & you never miss a thing. You have answered all the questions I have had thus far In your video series on the Honda Transalp. Thank you for your time & In depth reviews on different machines. To a new rider that helps alot. Especially in my next motorcycle purchase. [Note, cannot believe you dropped a new bike on proupus. Your the motorcycle review bar setter,wow]!

@chrispekel5709 8 месяцев назад

Get a better seat and a windscreen on that bike and you really don't need anything else provided you don't do a lot of highway miles. I upgraded and wasted money several times before realising less is more (and leaves money for better things)

@chuckerpower2841 8 месяцев назад

You definitely took it to it's paces..and showed us what the bike can do! Thanks for sharing your much valued opinion 😊

@Euryheli 8 месяцев назад

Yes! I’ve been waiting for your review. Glad to see it.

@runeburdahl7141 7 месяцев назад

Thank You Ian. I rewatched Your video on the Vstrom 800 and I think the Transalp may be a better option. Mainly because of the light weight, center of gravity, manouverability and power. Not to mention that it is a Honda. Cheers from Norway.

@chriskneifl3290 5 месяцев назад

Can't go wrong with either bike, but I'd personally take the V-Strom for its off road abilities and smooth suspension.

@jobrn1 8 месяцев назад

I was playing with an idea of trading in my Africa twin for this after a short test ride, but I was not sure. Now, this episode was all I needed to drop my last doubts. And I know I am gonna be happier with transalp. I love my Africa Twins engine. I am a bit short and small guy but I have got used to AT weight and size. And I have no problem handeling it. But sure I can not enjoy it that much off-road, you know, because of the lack of my skills. But I can imagine transalp will allow me to get a bit more fun out of the woods. :) Amazing work with all your videos I am watching your reviews a lot and they are one of the best I could find. If not the best. Super excited for transalp series. And I am going to sell my AT right now.... Good times. Better times ahead. :) Thanks!

@danilonunez9363 7 месяцев назад

I have worked so hard to get my first "new" bike, im from a country where is not easy to buy these things...and i was really looking forward for your review of the transalp. You are the number one Ian, thanks a lot!

@bwgilby 7 месяцев назад

So glad to finally see this happening, been anticipating this for years…

@toejamtimmy4402 8 месяцев назад

My wife has one & I have the Africa Twin. I honestly think if you upgraded the suspension it’d be a much better all rounder for most people. It’s so light in comparison & much more fun to ride.

@MADDOG100ful 8 месяцев назад

No bash plate and with that unicorn horn sticking out of the bottom no way is that going to compete with the t7 nice-looking Transportation bike though and some light fire roads or cow Trails but that Underside would drive me crazy😮

@auroratours6716 8 месяцев назад

Nice beginning of this review series! Thanks

@johnatkinson8078 8 месяцев назад

Great review. Thanks for making nice in depth videos.

@jerrywormington 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for a proper review of the Transalp. I test rode one last week and was very impressed. I know Honda is watching reviews and hopefully will address the areas you brought up that need improvement. Give us cruise,tubeless wheels,ability to save off road settings,more off road friendly oil pan and exhaust system,easy air filter access plus color choices and this could be the most popular Adventure Bike Ever.

@pigmeal2224 8 месяцев назад

Add airbox access to they list and she's complete!! Test rode the bike. Loved it. Holding out until we see the next episode ... airbox positioning is the only factor that stopped us signing on the day. The difficulty level will decide whether we sign now, or go DE800. Roll on episode 3!! 😊😊

@duncanwallace5220 8 месяцев назад

I got a T7 earlier this year, loved your reviews on that bike. Now my riding buddy is looking into a Transalp… I hope he gets one! We’re both locked into this test series. Thank you for the quality videos! We live in the Redlands area so we love to ride around Idyllwild and big bear 🤙🏻

@kalaharimine 7 месяцев назад

Good review, thank you sir. You may have convinced me to replace my old Transalp.

@captain_bretzel 4 месяца назад

I really love the T7 but it's just annoying how tall they made it and how expensive the accessories are. And if you want the white one, you HAVE to go with the rally edition with a bunch of stuff you don't necessarily want like the even taller seat. I wish they had just gone the Honda way: make all colors available and let people spec as they want...

@matcharavind 6 месяцев назад

Liked and subscribed only for the fact that you dropped the bike for us to see. Hats off to the dedication!!

@TheDanSebastian 8 месяцев назад

Lovin this nitty gritty Ian! This is high energy stuff

@morley3810 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for addressing the preload stiff/soft thing. Lots of confusion around how that works. I will say however that increasing preload CAN in some cases help prevent bottoming, although by a fairly small amount. If you are riding higher in the stroke, there is more potential bounce travel available, but this is at the expense of rebound travel. At best, it's a bandaid if used for this purpose. Always appreciate your reviews. Real world experience, not read from a spec sheet.

@BrandonHarrison-xk4ii 8 месяцев назад

Ian… really like the content and look forward to the transalp series. I really liked your Suzuki V Strom 800DE videos so much, that I bought one. I get the feeling from this video that you are trying to convince yourself that the Transalp is a great bike, and I think we all do a little bit of that when we make our purchases. For me, I think the stock 800DE has the advantage. Keep up the great content!

@MotoCampAdv 8 месяцев назад

Sounds like you're trying to convince yourself the 50 lbs extra was worth the extra 1.5k

@gripshaft 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Ian, I bought mine on pre-order and because of the terrible weather in the UK this summer, I've only been able to put 1,000 miles on it. I've really enjoyed it so far but had such limited use, i've had lingering doubts whether i made the right choice. Seeing you enjoy it too has helped reduce that feeling immensely. Really looking forward to see what mods you add to make this an even better all rounder.

@David.. 7 месяцев назад

I think this guy is the best bike reviewer out there including all the websites. I don’t ride ADVs so many of the bikes aren’t bikes I’m looking at buying but like that he doesn’t spend 95% of the reviews talking about electronic rider aids as though that makes up the whole bike and gives a real world view into the riding dynamics in very direct terms, ownership, and quality aspects of the bike without giving really vague takes on a bike that are often just a reviewers brand preference.

@berkozarpac7903 8 месяцев назад

Great review. I really appreciate how you treat your bike just to inform the viewers. The biggest rival in my opinion is 2023 ktm 790 adventure. It would be nice to hear your thoughts about this comparison.

@arnoutvanwijk4916 8 месяцев назад

Great review part 2, looking fwd to the next episodes. I was leaning towards a cb500x, but after your initial review, I'm swaying towards the transalp again. It's obviously an offroad capable streetbike, but that's exactly what I want. (90% road, 10%off) The only thing that worries me are the tubed tires. Honda should've made tubeless an option. About the windscreen, dunno if available in the US, but here in Europe you can get a set of wind-wings that attach to the fairing and the screen. I hear they're really good.

@BryceAWD 6 месяцев назад

Best motorcycle reviews on RU-vid. Keep it up.

@nathanoconnor7491 8 месяцев назад

Great review Ian. That’s why you have such a strong following! Keep it up.

@pinnick85 7 месяцев назад

150 miles on mine and loving it. I bought it for what it is, knowing the things I would need to upgrade like skid plate, crash bars, etc. But I am pleasantly surprised that it's so comfortable, light feeling compared to my 17 AT, and the motor is a character for sure. Not a powerhouse, it likes being run through the revs, but it's a great bike that will be used for 90 percent work commuting and weekend back roads.

@pinnick85 7 месяцев назад

I do hate that TC doesn't have a dedicated button or stay off after key off.

@___SSS___ 8 месяцев назад

Near perfect middleweight adventure bike(65 road :35 off ). Tubeless spokes wheels and cruise control will make it perfect . Nice video ♥️♥️♥️

@paulvandervyver4223 7 месяцев назад

I enjoyed this review so far, looking forward to the rest

@Potatoman7 7 месяцев назад

Great presentation Ian, really kept the tempo up all the way through, I recon you’re fast becoming the best motorcycle reviewer on the tube.. I didn’t bother even looking at the Transalp at the Birmingham show, now I quite fancy buying one.. keep up the good work

@Arni0111 8 месяцев назад

Really good review, i have a feeling that the Transalp will take all the beating with a smile. I hope you make some comparison to the KTM790/890 S bike.

@thouseinthehouse 8 месяцев назад

Ian, you make the content other creators wish they could make. Never change. Do you reckon someone is going to make a tune that will "unlock" the missing ponies? Do you think ECU manipulation can change the "forget the setting" for TC and ABS? Thanks!

@HardPackedADV 8 месяцев назад

An excellent real world review. I can't wait for your next episode.

@miker7851 8 месяцев назад

The design of that sump is crazy. Might be this bike's achilles heel but it will be interesting to see how things work out with the skid plate.

@Michael_Shay 8 месяцев назад

I think the "Transalp is boring" crowd wanted a T7 competitor in terms of offroad design/ability. It seems like this bike would be an excellent lightweight touring option filling in the niche between the CB500x and the Africa Twin. The unfortunate reality is that Yamaha doesn't really produce an offroad marketed big adventure bike like the AT or the GS. The supertenere exists but is mostly marketed as a tourer. Yamaha doesn't have to worry about the T7 undercutting the sales of a flagship machine, because there really is no flagship machine to undercut. However, if Honda made this bike really offroad capable out of the box, they probably wouldn't sell as many Africa Twins. Just like you said when you did the spin turn, you probably wouldn't do things on an Africa Twin that you would be willing to do on this bike. I think that's true for almost everyone except the most competent riders. Big bikes are extremely capable offroad, but it takes more skill to use them offroad. As much as I want a hypothetical 450l Rally from Honda or an XR650 refresh, it'll probably never happen.

@IdahoDualSport208 8 месяцев назад

Well said. This bike didn’t compete in the market that is thriving in competition. It’s an underwhelming addition to the touring market. Probably great for what it is, but not what the people wanted 👍🏻

@joshdoddadbod 8 месяцев назад

I can only hope you are wrong.

@fredrik999z 7 месяцев назад

It still does not make sense to put tubed tires and no cruise control on a touring bike in 2023. It seems like Honda can not decide who should by an Africa Twin and who should by the Transalp.

@corujariousa 7 месяцев назад

Great video! Very realistic and important comments. Thanks.

@gregsmith3102 8 месяцев назад

You are spot on. I just got my TA750 and have mostly the same views. My rides are more northern and so I have the heated grips which are outstanding. On road the power delivery is a bit tame, but it loves to rev for sure. It handles well and is very easy to ride

@cranedaddy678 8 месяцев назад

Great video Ian! As a 500x owner I went and looked at a Transalp in person this weekend and walked away after I saw the oil pan and exhaust. You've got me double thinking my choice now lol I keep going back to wanting the Vstrom 800!

@user-ti1lg3qq8u 8 месяцев назад

I bought one last month. Best decision I ever made. It's funny that I was considering holding out for the Honda 😂

@cranedaddy678 8 месяцев назад

@user-ti1lg3qq8u I've tried to buy the 800 twice now but I'm too far upside down on my 500x to get rid of it since I just bought it in January of this year then got the extended warranty like a idiot lol

@oldmanhobbies9554 8 месяцев назад

@@user-ti1lg3qq8u same here. I had a 310gs and thought about waiting for the Transalp because I've always been a Honda fan (250L, 500x), but the v-strom 800de just called to me. Love that bike so much. No regrets. Looks like we made the right choice. :)

@vigofox 8 месяцев назад

Why the 800 Suzuki not the 650?

@cranedaddy678 8 месяцев назад

@vigofox better suspension, more power etc.

@cliftonsr 8 месяцев назад

The roll on pull in 6th gear feels less torquey because it's more overdrive than any bike out there to date because it's overall 6th gear ratio is 4.69 to 1 where the Tuareg is a tad over 6.00 to 1 ratio and your 890 Adventure is 5.17 to 1 ratio in 6th gear, so if you went down one tooth on the front sprocket to a 15 teeth it would be about 16.00 to 1 in 1st gear and close to 5.00 to 1 in 6th gear and the Transalp will have a lower 1st gear and taller 6th gear than the 890 Adventure, that to me is true adventure bike gearing and I see a lot of potential for the Honda to come. I own all of these bikes and I have done my homework with sprocket changes and the this Transalp revs in the motor real good. Great review!

@chrishart8548 8 месяцев назад

Honda obviously geared the bike towards road riding and low rpm in top gear. As the engine is in a higher tuning state it won't suit a wide ratio gearbox as its not a wide ratio engine. But you can never have it all. Drop a tooth on the front will definitely improve things off road.

@verlinswarey507 8 месяцев назад

Interesting 👍I never would have guessed that there’d be that big of a difference between these bikes. I know gearing makes a difference.

@anthonyschroeder7458 7 месяцев назад

Daryl Beattie using the Transalp for adventure touring here in Australia 🇦🇺 so must be reasonably capable. Looking forward to more content on this bike , really appreciate the detail you go into with your reviews Ian 👍

@brucet1467 8 месяцев назад

Bro, your videos just keep getting better!

@BigRockMoto 8 месяцев назад

Glad you like them!

@johngittins6244 8 месяцев назад

How can it be an off-roader with that weird pointy sump just waiting to be hit by a rock ?

@BlueMarbleRider 7 месяцев назад

I love the real world review, Ian. If I were looking at an adv bike, it would be between that and the VStrom800DE. For me the Vstrom beats the Honda out on a lot of points (suspension, ground clearance, electronics stay set when the bike is turned off, light feeling) except the golden one: weight. Tough call. Would love to see a comparo...🙂

@kalnwi2023 6 месяцев назад

800DE

@jimhumphrey 8 месяцев назад

I've been waiting on this one and I'm not disappointed. #3 please 🙂

@danieldorfman4408 8 месяцев назад

Looking forward to the next episode. Seems like a good all-grounder bike.

@erkutgurun 8 месяцев назад

Great review. Try to somehow bypass the horsepower limitor. It sucks to pay the same price as Europe and get less bike.

@bamills6771 8 месяцев назад

I don’t think you can just bolt on a shallower oil pan. The pump and pickup- I’m sure are in the low area.

@MrShad73 8 месяцев назад

Great review like seeing you put it through the paces. I'm on a '23 KLR and my wife has the '23 NC750x. I like the way the engine sounds on the Transalp.

@powergolf3982 7 месяцев назад

Great review as always. I'll decide whether or not to purchase this bike after watching all of your reviews, thank you so much.

@jonwoodworker 8 месяцев назад

It's a sport touring bike, plain and simple. Ian, tell us which you would choose for true ADV riding. Transalp, 800DE, or T7 and let's put this argument to bed. Don't add a bunch of mods the Transalp then tell us how good it is. Put a skid plate and crash bars on it and give us an honest comparison of the three. I want to know the stock bike to stock bike choice for middle weight adventure riding, not touring. I have the 800DE, a touring bike, dirtbike, and dual sport.

@BigRockMoto 8 месяцев назад

That's the plan. The TA ends up more on the road side of things than a T7 due to suspension.

@jonwoodworker 7 месяцев назад

@@BigRockMoto The cool thing about the 3 is it reminds me of the XL, DR, and KLR feud lol. Where we make our choice and shit talk the other two to justify our purchase. lol again.

@warluv 8 месяцев назад

Still riding on my trusty XL600V from 92. Built to last,,this new one looks pretty darn good though :)

@pigmeal2224 8 месяцев назад

I cry tears of blood in memory of my XL600 that I sold in 1997 after 12 delightful years .... I getya!! 😢😢

@markjazzjarrett8780 7 месяцев назад

Great work 👏🏽 I have 2010 transalp 700 (dont have huge budget) and go all over on it. Not a lot of power but makes me smile and the reliable honda start in the morning makes the smile even Bigger. If i came into some cash, i think i would definitely upgrade to one of these though! Really looking forward to the rest of the series 🇬🇧 🤟🏽

@sculptorjbut 6 месяцев назад

Loving these, and how in-depth you are going! I bought one of your shirts to help support a little. Keep up the great work!

@jjruizsoriano 8 месяцев назад

I give you permission to skip drop tests on new motorbikes until you install crash guards 😄

@MeerkatADV 8 месяцев назад

That unprotected undercarriage scares the crap out of me. With the gouges and scrapes in my T7s skid plate I can only imagine how many new headers or oil pans I would have needed by now.

@BigRockMoto 8 месяцев назад

Yes, it's the bikes biggest flaw, along with spongy suspension

@churchofbrap876 7 месяцев назад

@@BigRockMotoand that air filter placement!

@tomaszpieczatka5632 8 месяцев назад

I have really enjoyed this review, great job.

@toddparker6807 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Ian, I really enjoyed your review. Its a bike I am considering later next year when I return back to motorcycle riding 👍

@SWTrailsAndWheels 8 месяцев назад

Great first impression video! You always go into the deepest and most relevant details. I love this bike based on initial reviews but how I wish Honda would have brought the tri-color model over!

@TerraMagnus 8 месяцев назад

I’m really looking forward to a comparison against the BMW 900GS (or even the new 800GS). If the price difference is worth it.

@John-zb2kw 7 месяцев назад

Hi, I just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude and appreciation for what you do and how you go about doing it. Please trust me, I don’t express such things often or without a sound basis. I wish you ongoing health, happiness and success.

@markjones5235 8 месяцев назад

Great review. Ready for the next one!

@DelE-jc3yy 8 месяцев назад

Would love to get your opinion on the Tuareg 660 vs the Transalp. Primarily road but also off.

@StormcrowIV 8 месяцев назад

Agreed!

@DLoh2o1 8 месяцев назад

That would be awesome Ian to hear your thoughts vs the Tuareg. Your Tuareg review is why I bought one and given the list of items the Transalp would need I would suspect pricing would be very close to

@mrjay4000 8 месяцев назад

The Tuareg would slay the Transalp.

@tomaszpieczatka5632 8 месяцев назад

Yes I would love to see that comparison too

@tomaszpieczatka5632 8 месяцев назад

@@mrjay4000not on the power departament though

@roadstrom 8 месяцев назад

To be honest ive test ridden the Honda trans Suzuki 800 cf moto 800 and i still prefer my V-strom 650 for touring

@pigmeal2224 8 месяцев назад

Same here, but add T7 to the list. I'm still not 100% certain I'd be getting a compelling reason to part with the $ over my '17 DR ... 🤷🤷🤭🤭

@rustycornelius8212 7 месяцев назад

Once again, a great video love watching them

@user-ud3yi3cb9m 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for this review , I started liking this bike and be interested in . Will wait for the next videos 🇸🇦

@lestersmyth692 8 месяцев назад

Hi Ian enjoying your series very much thanks. I believe there’s no distance to empty on the TFT is that correct also why are you guys getting a reduced power version in the US?

@chrispekel5709 7 месяцев назад

Maybe due to California emissions laws the same bike is being sold everywhere? Only thing I can think so. Either that or they think it'll cannibalise sales of some other bikes that arent available in Europe...

@helipilotuh1 8 месяцев назад

I’d be really into this bike if it had cruise control and they upgraded the rider modes. Hopefully they bring the ‘24 Africa Twin to the US because I’m probably gonna buy it.

@MikeK6046 8 месяцев назад

Next best thing is an "Atlas Throttle Lock" - check it out

@defylifeadventure 8 месяцев назад

Yeah similar here. Though it would also take something to get me away from KTM's off-road ABS which is excellent. The Honda ABS looks generations behind as we've seen in this video. Most other things can be upgraded as needed. Suspension, wheels, sump guard etc..

@helipilotuh1 8 месяцев назад

@@defylifeadventure I’m seriously considering am 890, but the lack of dealerships near me gives me pause.

@defylifeadventure 8 месяцев назад

@@helipilotuh1understandable. For on the 890 the biggest issue is the immobiliser issue. If you get it, it will be within the first 2,000 miles if not earlier. Once it's fixed, there's no real show stoppers, more just some minor niggles with some bikes. There's some question over the cam lobes wearing on some engines (oddly doesn't happen on the CF Moto which uses the 790 engine), it hasn't blown up to be a major thing yet.

@AndrewAtkinson1 7 месяцев назад

@@helipilotuh1 If you have to cover much pavement at all, I can highly recommend the 2020+ ATAS in either manual or DCT. I know people say it's heavy, but they are all heavy. I just did 4000km in a week on my AT and it was a nice place to be.