Creating the BEST ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLE - Honda Transalp 700

[@coastrider8881]

Don't forget to push the like button, it helps a lot!

[@nikosf3n]

I too have done the cat removal mod and it's fantastic. You save a lot of heat and it sounds great even with the stock muffler. Also installed a 10mm longer rod on the rear shock and the ground clearance is very good. I replaced the fork oil with 10w oil for better damping and added fork preload adjusters.But i always had a problem with potholes and shock damping as i mentioned in another video.

[@coastrider8881]

I have answered to your other comment. Unfortunately I don't have a solution, yet...

[@Expier07]

Don't forget to put some progressive springs in front suspension. It changed the bike mostly compared for other tuning for me

[@coastrider8881]

Yep, that's what I did in my 650, and it's part of the plan. But more about this on my future video about raising and upgrading the suspension. I suspect in my 700 the springs have already been replaced with progressive ones, but I need to check. Thanks for watching!

[@pierrebussien553]

Bon choix! J'ai eu deux Transalp 1989 et 2000 et après 15 ans de BMW GS et RT j'ai vendu ma BMW 1200 RT pour acheter une Transalp 700 de 2008 avec 48'000 km. A 65 ans j'avais envie d'une moto légère, fiable, économique pour tous les jours et la seule qui répond à mes besoins c'est la Transalp. Pas brillante mais à l'aise partout et bien plus aventurière qu'une GS.

[@coastrider8881]

Finalement les Transalp ça passe partout pour deux fois rien. Ça vaut franchement le coup!

[@geraldneu4799]

I will buy a 2011 Transalp this week. Looking forward for more videos from you.

[@coastrider8881]

Thanks for watching! I have a ton of videos of the Transalp 700 coming! Stay tuned.

[@AnMar13]

That bike was built in Spain at Montesa Honda S.A. Mine is too, from 2008, a few owners before and 3200€ with 80k Kms. The bike is awesome, but I feel like the ABS is not there because I can feel my back tire drifting when I hit the brake pedal hard, and it's like the brakes grab the bike but still not feeling like another ABS's scratching sounds.

[@coastrider8881]

Yep, built at Montesa, like my two previous 650. I was looking for a third 650 or a 700 without ABS, but this one was an amazing oportunity not to be missed. Coming from non ABS bikes I was scared how it would work offroad and was pleasantly surprised, you can really brake hard offroad as the ABS start to works when the rear wheel is already blocking, not before. It suits me perfectly. I've tried other bikes with ABS and didn't like them because the ABS started to work too early and you felt like you didn't have brakes anymore (for example the rear wheel on an Husqvarna 701 or KTM 690). I understand that for someone coming from ABS bikes, the system on the Transalp may feel weird, but I really like it. Cheers!

[@souksoumouksou6489]

Hey there, i also own the same model and its in my future plans to turn it in to a more offroad machine, since its pretty stiff with its factory settings. It feels more like a road bike, which is pretty tiring when i choose to follow a dirt route. The information coming out of the bars is good off road but as soon as it hits rocks it jumps all over the place hitting back, becoming a nightmare to ride. If you can manage to turn it in to a machine that can travel long distance gravel roads in high speed, it will be a dream and you will save many many people like me wasting money and time through this process, since this is a very popular and loved bike amongst people. I subscribed and will be impatiently waiting for your next videos, be well fellow rider, thank you for this.

[@coastrider8881]

Thanks for your words mate! I will definitely try to make it more offroad capable, improving the suspension work and gaining some ground clearance. I thought the 700 had more similarities with the 650, but I'm discovering there is a lot of different things, the stiffness of the suspension being one of them. Cheers!

[@souksoumouksou6489]

@@coastrider8881 yeah i agree. I drove a 650 the other day and i found out that there are more differences than similarities or improvements. Its almost a completely different bike, definitely tarmac oriented instead of a all-rounder. Being more capable off road would be a blast though. Im counting on you! 🤞🤞

[@aleksandarbozo1029]

I love your channel. I'm going to watch all the videos one by one!!! Can you please give more info regarding foot pags, I'm looking for some that can be louvered... Shine on

[@coastrider8881]

Thanks mate! There's a link in the description to the specific video about the footpegs. Cheers!

[@TraseeADV-Touring]

What handlebar do you use? I am interested mostly for the width and hight.

[@coastrider8881]

Hi there! It's an Acerbis handlebar for ATV's/quads. It's not produced anymore. I have noticed that most handlebars for ATV's have similar angles than the adventure bikes but taller. The enduro / motocross handlebars are usually too straight, which is fine when riding standing up, but not very comfortable for long highway stretches. The Renthal website used to have all the measurements and angles for their handlebars, you may check that. In a few weeks I will publish a video about taller handlebars and longer cables to make everything work, so stay tuned!

[@steinjaatun4389]

Since you removed the cat have you done anything to the mapping? Installed a Powercommander maybe?

[@coastrider8881]

Thanks for wathching. I haven't changed anything in the mapping. So far I'm happy with the change, but it's too soon to provide conclusions. I'm actually on family vacations, but as soon as I'm back I will thoroughly try the bike on different type of uses and roads, and then give my opinion.

[@Expier07]

Also had cat removed. No remapping is needed. Regarding remapping, I ended up installing boosterplug. Which seems to work fine. Actually, engine feels smoother and cooler. Maybe some extra power on low to mids revs, but no dyno proved

[@papadasjohn2388]

Nice video mty friend, i am a new rider and i am skeptical about the 5 gears. Is it good for touring with a 6 gear missing?

[@coastrider8881]

Yes, because it have good torque. Some people even put a 16 teeth sprocket for more relaxed touring. It's the one I have now, but I prefer the stock 15 teeth for city and offroad. Cheers!

[@papadasjohn2388]

@@coastrider8881 thanks a lot my friend for clarifying this

[@tadejkirincic]

What is your average fuel consumption after cat removal?

[@coastrider8881]

Hi there! the average fuel consumption is not very useful, as it depends a lot on the way you ride and the type of roads you're usually on. My average consumption was reduced by around 0,2 l/100kms roughly. I drive often on small roads in a sporty way, so my consumption is usually around 6l/100kms. Shockingly, I had a better average consumption on my Transalp 650, despite being carbureted. But I still need to try some things on my 700, like a k&n airfilter and other mods. Cheers!

[@tadejkirincic]

@@coastrider8881 Of course... I meant how much did your consumption lower after cat removal :) Well that is something. What is your average range with one tank currently?

[@coastrider8881]

Around 280kms, but I usually refill at 250/260. For my algerian trip I knew a couple of legs would be over 300kms whithout fuel, so I just brought a cheap 5 liters fuel canister. You can also buy a big 4/5 liters bottle of water, empty it (watering plants for example) refill it with fuel, use it as soon as your tank is half empty and dump it after (in a garbage can). No real need to install gigantic tanks on the bikes, as most of the time they're fuel stations everywhere.