2024 Honda Transalp torture test | How far off-road can a Transalp go?

The new Honda Transalp has reinforced itself as a consummate all-rounder ever since the latest XL750 version was launched in Australia in 2023.
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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[@HardPackedADV]

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.

[@culartravel]

Also with stock tyres offroad/unpaved? Mostly standing I suppose?

[@abghg66777]

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.

[@seratago]

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!

[@stevencarter7031]

I bought one..I describe it as my CB500X on steriods...👍👍

[@timlilley5580]

Nice review, Honda will be selling a heap of these things! They look the goods also. Great to see the legend Daryl Beattie!

[@michaeld2587]

Needs 19” front wheels. It’s more adventure touring than of road adv

[@jonwoodworker]

Agree it's a road touring bike not to be taken off road.

[@2502stokebloke]

@@jonwoodworker did you watch the video lol , they're in the fucking outback lol

[@jonwoodworker]

@2502stokebloke Yes, I did, and the entire time was a dirt ROAD that a Honda Civic could drive on. It's not an off-road motorcycle. Looks like an adventure bike, but it's really a sport touring bike. One of the motorcycles in my small collection is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Sport Touring, even that has adjustable suspension. How could you take something off road with non adjustable suspension and 6" of ground clearance?

[@Corey-pd3mi]

@@jonwoodworker Umm, just get on it and ride off road, they’ve taken them across the country twice. It’s not meant to be a motocross bike dude 🤦‍♂️

[@jonwoodworker]

@Corey-pd3mi I did, and it just doesn't work. Way too much clutch throttle modulation, to name one of the many reasons it wasn't for me. I agree it's not a dirt bike and never claimed it to be, but an adventure bike should be able to do some trails that are OFF road.. It's also not an adventure bike. I could take a grom around the world, but why when there are much more capable adventure motorcycles in the middle weight class. The engine is 100% street tuned, the suspension is slightly better than a handful of rubber bands, the ground clearance is 6" once you sit on it, and that street bike air filter under the tank...wow. I am also a life long Honda fanboy and was all set to purchase the Talp, but Suzuki got my money on this one because the 800DE is just the better adventure bike.

[@jonwoodworker]

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.

[@slipngrip]

Huge selling potential blown up by the tubed tyres and the cheap ass headlight