2024 Honda Transalp torture test | How far off-road can a Transalp go?
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Published 2024-06-27
With road-going tyres and limited suspension adjustment, the Transalp definitely does its best work in a road touring capacity.
But is it really suited to adventures away from the beaten track? Sam Charlwood is on a quest to find out, riding a lightly modified Transalp from Carnarvon in Western Australia to Alice Springs in the Northern Territory.
With thanks to Motorcycle Adventure Dirtbike TV (MADTV) for their assistance in filming this video: @MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV
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All Comments (10)
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A good review of a modded bike. It would be wonderful to see a review conducted on an unmodified Transalp on the same track and conditions by professional as yourself or Daryl, providing a real-world assessment of a standard bike without aftermarket modifications. Modifications can significantly impact various aspects such as traction control, handling, and ride comfort, which I am sure most of us are aware of this. Personally, I own an unmodified Transalp XL750, and while it could benefit from some enhancements, it has performed admirably in its stock form. Thanks for the review, good job.
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Looks like a perfect bike. Size better than tiny NC 750 X. Price better than competition. 90HP unlike half of that on the NC750 X Good fuel consumption Good for high road and Town .Both. Low center of gravity make it great for Town. It is the most practical buy for city , high road and gravel / country roads here and then . Very nice.
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I bought one..I describe it as my CB500X on steriods...👍👍
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The SC Project website says the SC can gives "1,4 hp" gain, which I assume means 1.4 hp gain, and costs $1340 au. The stainless SC headers give "6,3 hp" gain, but only shows up on the international site, and if converted at the same funky rate will cost another $1340 au dollars. So $2680au for 7.7hp gain, but will cost 1240 euros if you're in Europe. The Australia tax plus the Snazzy Bike tax = killer combination!
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I'm wary of add ons, the Honda engineers know more than I do, even though budget is a factor. I've added a bash plate and handguards and if I decide it's a keeper I might get the cheaper suspension mods. I've never had a quickshifter or cruise control so I can't miss them. I'm not kidding myself that I'm going to be gunning through the Bush like an A grade enduro rider. I just need be able to get there and have a bit of fun. If you want to get serious off road you'd need to address gearing ratios on the talp in my opinion.
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Nice review, Honda will be selling a heap of these things! They look the goods also. Great to see the legend Daryl Beattie!
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Needs 19” front wheels. It’s more adventure touring than of road adv
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Huge selling potential blown up by the tubed tyres and the cheap ass headlight
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Now that you spent $1700 on upgrading the suspension, how do you adjust it? It's still one setting for all types of riding. Jeez, even the 800DE has adjustable suspension. Having a high rev engine, how much clutch and trottle modulation are you using in technical terrain? My test was unbearable off road. Nice street bike though, but Honda already has better street bikes.
