Honda Transalp XL750 Yay or Nay?  

Nay for me. Reasons #1 Garbage suspension, #2 Low ground clearance, #3 High rev character, #4 Poor electronic interface, #5 Filter under the tank.

Needs better suspension, quick shifter and cruise control. Come on Honda get with the times

I bought a TA a month ago. Love it! Beats the beemer gs i had by a load. Thanks. Great vid and channel

Good to hear you are still enjoying your Transalp, and nice to recognise some familiar local roads (Longwood Rd). Still enjoying mine, now just over 18,000 kms, and have just gone to Pirelli Scorpion Rallys (third front and fourth rear). I would have run another set of STRs but they didn't have the fronts, but will probably go back to the STRs next time as they were better on the bitumen. Rallys are better on the dirt, naturally, but a heavier and stiffer carcass, and need lower pressures. I am not so phased by the tubed tyres, having not had a puncture on it yet (and never had one on my old Elefant 750 in over 50k kms). I seem to mainly get flats on my tubeless road bike. I have been getting about 6,500 kms from STR rears(2), and got over 11k from the STR front. I guess a cruise control would be useful police-wise, but I don't miss it, having not had one on a bike yet, although I use it a lot in the car! The suspension? Yes, it could use an upgrade, and my take on that is the low price ($15,740 on road in SA) leaves some $$ for that. I got the air deflectors thrown in with mine (first buyer at Moto Adelaide) and they do help a little with the wind, but they are dear if you have to buy them! The bear grip footrests better than the stockers, slightly lower and more comfortable, and much better for standing. I too have the B&B bashplate. But I really enjoy my Transalp. It has a subtle quality of an ease of riding, which seems to promote a sort of peace of mind which I am enjoying, and as you say - it allows us to head down any road that piques our curiosity. After 62 years of motorcycling this model is a great choice, and is capable of some reasonably rough terrain, as well as being great on the bitumen. Your actual 'all rounder'. Stops me going too fast on the Ducati... 😊

Thanks for the update on your Transalp. Glad it is living up to your sensible expectations. Horses for courses, no bike can be excellent at everything just need to pick one ( or two ) to fit your needs.

Most of the riding shown and described in this video (except maybe for the narrow single track) is exactly the kind of riding I do here in Canada on my KLR650. I've outgrown that bike and want something with more power, comfort, and refinement, and the Transalp ticks most of the boxes for me. And I can afford it. Which is why I'm buying a 2025 model next Spring. I'm not particularly concerned about cruise control or tubeless tires, although they would be nice to have, as I've ridden my KLR for 6 years without them and been just fine.

Great realistic review, I have the TA and the biggest thing I find lacking is the lack of suspension adjustment, it can be a bit of a pogo stick at times and bottoms out occasionally. Otherwise I love the bike.

what about that rear shock that everyone complains?

why you didnt bought the vstrom800de?

You did a nice job of showing the practical ability of Transalp. They can do even more, especially with mods, but not the goal of this Honda model. Have just over 2k miles on mine and really appreciate the all-around practicality and of course legendary Honda reliability. Cruise control would be nice, but every added accessory drives up cost, I appreciate the reasonable price point of Transalp. Thanks...

It's just your arse Marty. I've done over a thousand klms in one day without any discomfort. I rate it as the best OEM seat I've ever used. As for tubeless... I've already torn open the carcass on the rear tyre. I'm sticking with tubes.

Got A TA myself. England. Love it. To be honest those tracks you went on were way more nadgery than anything I’d want to try out, that narrow elevated part by the railway track with big boulders both sides. Anyone ever going to take a GS there, or Africa Twin? Err nope. Way too big, too heavy, too bulky. I agree 100% about what you said, what the designers intended for it, gravel mode being the most obvious clue. This is a great all rounder that literally does everything very well, so long as you ride the bike within its limits and don’t have unrealistic expectations. Nice review.👍

Hello Martin ; This is an very interesting Bike Review, I do like the Honda Tansalp 750, in fact I wanted on to reply my Triumph Tiger 900 as it was getting heavy for me (health issues) I wish Honda came out with a low seat height option, its very expensive getting bikes lowered as the rear shocks have to be replaced...not cheap... Keep safe in your travels. David...Adelaide....Triumph Scrambler 1200X

You can!! Buy this....buy that 😂

lol the cruise control critique.

Great to see local S.A roads. Where is the track next to the train line please?