2023 Honda Transalp XL750 Review - Unleashing Adventure on Two Wheels"

[@exeterrider]

Thanks for watching my video. Note I always wear gloves and the parts where I wasn't wearing them is because it's a severe pain setting up the cameras, and they're is alot of stop starting setting things up (often 5 "takes" before it's right! .... As soon as the shots were done the gloves go back on. Thanks for watching please drop the video a "thumbs up" will be really appreciated. Hope you enjoy the video😊

[@twintech100]

Hi Steve, A great honest review.👍 I have ridden the XL750A Transalp and I really liked it a lot. 😊 So much so, I'm gonna be trading in my 2018 CRF1000L Africa Twin for one very soon...I managed to get a great deal with both the packs fitted, plus the quickshifter, top box/panniers, centre stand, heated grips, higher screen, spot lights, radiator protector, and 12v adaptor socket. All for £11499.00 and they gave me £6500.00 for my AT. 👌

[@exeterrider]

Thats a no brainer then. I'm really pleased for you and it keeps you in the Honda camp : )

[@twintech100]

@@exeterrider Thank you. 👍 I did it today! 😊 I went for the White. 🏍

[@exeterrider]

YES! 👍👍👍👍👍🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@NooBiker]

Always great to get the pillion perspective. It's missing from so many reviews, so kudos to you for including this in your reviews.

[@exeterrider]

It's good to get the boys involved. They enjoy it too....Some of the bikes such as the Zero they did'nt take too at all hence why there was no pillion footage.

[@darrenp1711]

I bought a Black Transalp a few weeks ago and love it. Although I’ll probably never go offroading, i bought it to cope with the knackered North Devon country lanes. (And maybe some more European adventures)

[@exeterrider]

I found it very pliable on rougher terrain, video coming up! They are great bikes and ideal for a Euro tour!

[@dctdave.buttybach]

I like the new Transalp & I did own the 2005 650 Transalp of which I loved apart from the seat for all day comfort, I found it the only niggle with the bike! If the new one had DCT & Cruise Control then I would have to rob a bank to get one in my garage asap, but then I suppose Honda think that they wouldn’t sell many £20.000 CRF1100L’s because it wouldn’t be needed (over kill.) What a shame we can’t have a middle weight bike with all the toys 😢 I recon they would sell millions of em, a bit like the C90 in its day but hay ho we get what they give. Keep up the good work E.R 👍🏻 Ride Safe Ride NC DCT Dave & Butty Bach 🙂

[@exeterrider]

Thanks Dave, i think if I lost my NC ,then this would be near the top of the list...I do wonder if they will make this into a DCT...I think they have room and as you say the Africa twin is superb but its a little OTT for most of us....from what I hear they have sold very well already . Thanks for your time watching: )

[@jfro5867]

Very happy with mine, it’s the best bike I’ve ridden/owned for a good while tbh, it genuinely feels like an all rounder and the riding position is just so……’.right ‘

[@exeterrider]

I totally agree, Brill bikes

[@jimsadler8704]

First class review of a first class bike, ER. At one time I was considering changing my VFR800X for a Transalp but, as you know, I'm now heading down the classic route so I'll be selling the VFR.

[@exeterrider]

Thanks Jim, It would have been a good choice but infact you came out trumps with how things panned out. I'm really chuft for you.

[@EpicMotorcycleAdventures]

I rode the original Transalp back in the day. Wasn’t much to look at. However, I really like the look of the new Transalp, especially in that colour. Sounds great too.

[@exeterrider]

It is really nice, it also has a sporty element to it aswell. Off road I found it surprising good even if the engine is quite "racey " for it... The Trans just munched anything that came along 👍

[@quentinjackson6015]

Great review with some excellent on the bike footage. Riding a kitted out Tansalp over Dartmoor in the sunshine isn't a bad way to spend the day! A lovely machine and a very tempting proposition. The pillion test was particularly useful. Cheers.

[@exeterrider]

Couldn't agree more! Its lovely out Dartmoor, I ended up going out there 3 times for this shoot, Lovely place! Thanks

[@quentinjackson6015]

Recommend the 'Fox Tor Cafe' in Princetown - Excellent all day breakfast and good cake!

[@exeterrider]

I'm petty sure I've been there but not sure if I'm thinking of the same place. It was good there I must admit.

[@Saddlebags73]

I thought you were chasing down the ‘Firebrand Brewery’ van 🤔 Did you catch him? Then I thought, there’s a Royal Mail workers license at risk 🤣 And then I thought… he’s found the service cover I introduced my ‘biking history’ vid from 😮 And finally I thought…this is about the Transalp, and what a lush bike it be 😍

[@exeterrider]

I never caught up with him, he was too fast for me! I did wonder about the RM driver on the edit but they could never trace the driver anyway/hopfully! It is an awesome bike SB, you would enjoy it for sure. Thanks bud.

[@jayzeebeezee7442]

Give me a bike for all seasons that is easy to live with and enjoyable to ride. Transalp truly is the Swiss army knife of motorcycles. I know because I had the original 1988, 600 and a 2009, 700. Both totally dependable, reliable and a joy to own. The new one will prove to be the same with a little more fire in its belly. Mine arrives end of this month. Yipee! Can't wait. Yours truly excited. Kind Regards Exeter Rider. Great Review. Thank you.

[@exeterrider]

I am very envious.... I am a big fan of that bike. It's a 10/10 in my eyes... Hope you enjoy it...I'm sure you will.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

It’s not the best looking bike in the world, I don’t like the square view from the riders seat, but you wouldn’t buy this bike for its looks, you’d buy it for the ride and practicality. Like you said, it’s an Honda, it’ll probably go live longer than us 💪 I tell you what it’s got a mighty roar hasn’t it 💪 The quick shifter is a great addition, not even necessary on a bike like this but I love that Honda included it. Are you saying your mate wasn’t doing motorway speeds 😉😂 Again grab handles, simple, but something that is not being added to bikes these days so another great addition for me. I love all the locations mate, quality editing and camerawork. I tell you what, it’s just an honest motorcycle isn’t it, enough power, decent suspension, capable of just about anything 💪 Great video mate, hope you and the family are well

[@exeterrider]

It's a nice bike mate. it would suit a tally too like yourself. That chap on the other bike was someone I just met at the lights would you believe! We got caught up in a road closure for 30 minutes and ironiclly he was on his way to see his sister who lived round the corner from me so we rode home together. Funny who you can meet along the way!

[@Wheelo40]

Great review. I’m getting one this weekend. 😀 I will fit the electronic cruise control from Veridian Cruise and when the OEM tires wear out, I’ll convert the rims to tubeless. Not sure which method to use for that yet. But I’m very excited to get the bike.

[@exeterrider]

so you should be its a really excellent bike!

[@morgancuthbert7619]

Thanks very much for such a professional and interesting review. I rode one last week with the low seat which was great.

[@exeterrider]

Thanks very much for watching and the nice comment 🙏📺👍

[@RevBombUK]

Great video, love the edits and intro on this

[@exeterrider]

Thanks RB : )

[@splodge5714]

Yes that intro was a work of art.

[@BeansOnToast_YT]

What a superb review, enjoyed every minute, and so many locations 👍

[@exeterrider]

Great to hear! Thanks mate, I enjoyed making it even if it was stressful at the time 👍

[@lilynorthover8378]

I think it's a lovely looking bike and I like the big wheels. If I wanted a girt big bike, this is the only one I like for me personally.😊

[@exeterrider]

Its a cracker! : )

[@paulegan7250]

Hiya Steve Thanks for a good honest review from you and Toby. Looks like thats another one to add to my want one list !. Cheers.

[@exeterrider]

Thanks Paul, it's a very good bike, real good ride. Thanks for stopping by again, hope your well 👍

[@splodge5714]

Great bike and a nice review. I can't remember if you've tested the Guzzi V85TT but that has tubeless spoke rims, one thing the Honda is missing.

[@exeterrider]

Yes it would be nice to have that even as a option. Not done the V85, I rode the Mandelo.

[@davidhawkins120]

Good review Steve! Looks to be the perfect all rounder👍

[@exeterrider]

It really is a superb machine, I'd have one anyday. Thanks mate

[@rogerkay8603]

It looks fantastic too, typical Honda, superb though I'm a Yamaha man personally.

[@exeterrider]

Agreed, yamaha are really good bikes 💯🍻

[@Bill3558]

Love mine.

[@exeterrider]

I can see why 👍

[@MotoTourIreland]

Excellent review

[@exeterrider]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@peterprior1]

Excellent review as always Steve. We were wondering if that was actually Nick the Duck at the end riding through the water?😂

[@exeterrider]

Thanks mate, nope the bike was upright at the end....Although it was close!!

[@peterprior1]

@@exeterrider 🤣

[@CRAZYLEGSONABIKE]

I like the transalp great colour too. Enjoyed the review very in depth buddy 👍🏻👍🏻

[@exeterrider]

Thanks Jay, it was a joy this bike. How ya doing well 👍

[@MrSheymie]

Excellent comprehensive review. Very nicely presented video also.

[@walt7518]

I've not ridden one but you mentioned no drawbacks you could think of, the only one for me is the tubed wheels and that's just down to past experience. Also the price hike over the hornet seems steep, £6,999 vs £9,499 but I guess it's down to what the market will bear.

[@exeterrider]

In the end I mentioned the screen was too low and mention the tubed tyres. You can't beat tubeless for sure-should anything blowout but the screen was the bigger one for me. . £1500 is a lot more than the Hornet, but I do think you are getting a lot more bike in my opinion, that does more and is far better for touring in comfort. Tubeless would have been nice for sure mate yes.

[@splodge5714]

£2500!

[@exeterrider]

@@splodge5714 yes, not sure what happened there 🙄😂👍

[@walt7518]

@@exeterrider I don't know why my last reply didn't show up but this is what I wrote 15hrs ago "oops, I missed that in your video 🙄. P.S. £2,500, not £1,500. It's just that the hornet 500 and the NX500 don't have anywhere that sort of price difference." I hope this reply show up.

[@ExeterCenturion]

Those offroad sections worked really well! Would have loved to come for a Dartmoor ride too :)

[@exeterrider]

The full offroad vid (well edited down perhaps 😉) is coming soon... 👍😎

[@roberthallas349]

Good video ER. 😎🏍👍😁

[@exeterrider]

Thanks Robert👍🙂

[@economicalrides]

Hi Dave....ahem.....Steve. You had me a bit excited there as you were testing the bike for town riding. It looked like you were about to stop off and get some more novelty bedroom attire for a moment there ! 🥰 Once I'd recovered from that initial disappointment, I thoroughly enjoyed your very thorough review. Hi to Tobe, he did a great job summarising the pillion passenger experience, the boy's a natural 👍🏻 He seems very comfortable on a bike, appears to have no fear whatsoever. Mind you, having seen "Dave" in his speciality gear, I suppose anything after that is a piece of cake ! You forgot to mention the bit where on the final day with the Transalp you left the lights on deliberately, just to flatten the battery nicely before Freddie Dobbs got the bike 😂 Maybe that will come in another episode 🤷‍♂ As you know, I do adore this new Transalp and if I were in the market for a touring bike, this would definitely be near the top of my list. A V-Strom like SB73's would be another appealing option, if I wanted to save a few quid ( which of course I would. The clue is in the name ! ). Anyway, nice review Steve and Toby. All the best from rural France, El Outry and Rubo

[@exeterrider]

Ha, never been in one of "those shops" I may make a video sometime on the local. Toby and Jed are great to have and take a big interest in the different bikes and if they are not featured then it means they really didn't like riding on it such as the Zero SRF as example. Yes I set the bike up for Freddie, I though I charged it but guess not : ) It's a heck of a bike , quite high mind but with you're fitness levels ,you could back flip onto it I reckon. The advantage to eating frogs legs everyday for breaky I guess... I'm just about to watch you're vid now ?arrreba dergie ? to you and the cat

[@economicalrides]

@@exeterrider Hi Steve, I think my reply to this probably ended up on the YT naughty step. Might be worth looking there 😝 I blame Quinn !

[@exeterrider]

@@economicalrides ha, I'll take a look later. I hope they kept it😂

[@economicalrides]

@@exeterrider I innocently referred to the TransAlp using an alternative word, also beginning with 'T.' I don't know what it is with me, but ever since that one-off and most embarrassing "Dave" incident, I seem to keep putting my foot in it again and again. Now I've apparently inadvertently upset KZbin's censor bots 😇🤷‍♂

[@keithallan8200]

Thoroughly enjoyed that one ER!

[@exeterrider]

Glad to hear it! Thanks Keith👍

[@WilliamAndrewPhilipBodie]

Thank you very much for the review 😀

[@exeterrider]

My pleasure!

[@kenbrooks7794]

Seems like a good tourer/gravel road bike. A bit too heavy (for me and my kind of riding i think) Not to say that someone younger and fitter couldn't make it work on the lanes. It'll be interesting to see if it can break the T7's stranglehold on the market for that class of bike. It ought to, it's got similar weight and a bit more power. Good review! 👍

[@exeterrider]

Thanks Ken, I think they both have different attributes TBh...the Transalp is definately more of a touring machine I'd say myself. Both decent in there own way. Thanks for watching.

[@volt8684]

Put that engine in the Nc and I may want one again. Nice review. I rode this almost back to back with the v strom 800 and i prefer the vstrom but would be very happy with either. Both too much £ for my hobby😊

[@exeterrider]

Yes I'm quite torn against this and the strom 800, I really liked how the strom ride, but prefer the looks of the transalp. As we both know, it's quite a tough call call but yes budget wise it's up there isn't it. Thanks volt

[@adamindevon]

This feels like the natural next step after the C500X. Hopefully by the time I'm looking to buy again there'll be a few nicer used ones around!

[@exeterrider]

It would be a good choice, 👍

[@markhutchings8281]

Good review ER, I see the appeal of the Transalp!🤦🏼‍♂️ add it to the list!😂

[@exeterrider]

Yes my list is getting on me nerves, I need to cancel some out or I'll need a new piece of paper!

[@thepeakybiker]

Great review here mate I really like the bike

[@exeterrider]

You and me both! brill bikes : )

[@flatcapcaferacer]

Very nicely done, Honda has good one there!

[@exeterrider]

They do, it's selling quite well for that reason. It's the best bike they have bought it in years I think 👍

[@malcolmpatton7817]

I wonder if they will do tubeless tyre version big mistake I feel.I can live without cruise control but worry about changing a tube on the side of the road would be a deal breaker, but when sales of the Suzuki 800 RE go upwards Honda might see the light and want a bit of that action let’s hope so. In summary tubeless tyres new stacked headlight (new 500)and cruise control has a accessory and they will sell well.sign me up.

[@exeterrider]

Hi - yes the tubeless tyre situation is a issue for many tbh

[@alanwallace7996]

Nice bike. But realistically will be used for touring. Tubed tyres is a no no and no cruise control not great either. Maybe they will sort that in a later iteration. Until then I will wait.

[@exeterrider]

Hi, it really is a superb bike...I have another video coming up going off-road on it and I found it did a better job than even the Africa Twin. Yes ,shame about the tubes,but i can live without the cruise.. Thanks : )

[@flapjackphil4513]

Self cancelling indicators you say? 🤔great review of a very nice bike. Cheers Steve!

[@exeterrider]

😂You don't need them, ha, thanks phil👍

[@johndiehardmclean23]

There weren't too far out of my price range, but maybe next time! 😎👍 Great overall review regardless mate & it's a great looker IMO! 😬 What you taking with you in your van to the ABR though? 😬

[@exeterrider]

Ha, not taking anything , I prefer to wear and tear their bikes : )

[@johndiehardmclean23]

@@exeterrider I hope your mate Matt doesn't blow up on you again...Oh wait I heard him say he's got 20 year old moto x gear infact!!! 🤣✌️

[@exeterrider]

As long as that's the only thing he blows then I'm all good with that.

[@johndiehardmclean23]

@@exeterrider Note to self: Remember my little padlock for my tent zips!!! 😉🤣✌️

[@exeterrider]

@@johndiehardmclean23 🤣👍

[@NooBiker]

Nice review, ER. Did you find the indicators cancelled too early at any point?

[@exeterrider]

Thanks . No, I think I turned off the self cancel when I was playing around with the dash. I did find the Harleys were always self cancelling half way around a roundabout which was annoying!

[@clayfarnet970]

Great review. Does anyone know when the white and blue TA is coming to the states? I considering replacing my 2013 bmw rt for the TA. I generally do 200-400 miles at a time. It would be interesting to see how you feel after a long trip. Thanks!

[@exeterrider]

It will be fine but of course it's a very different bike than the RT so it pends on your expectations.

[@weemark67]

These are nice bikes. Pity they don’t make a Rebel, with this engine….lol Is this the one, Freddie flattened the battery on?

[@exeterrider]

It would be a fantastic engine in the Rebel! I have heard Freddie had one but I didn't know he flattened the battery.

[@sippydumdum]

Shame about the tubed tyres, big mistake in my opinion

[@johannjacobs9437]

Tubed tyres a deal breaker for me

[@exeterrider]

Fair enough👍

[@SouthWest-jj8yu]

Nice review Exeter but no gloves? Even at slow speed onto the tarmac will risk severe damage, wouldn’t be good for your work.

[@exeterrider]

Quite right mate, I do often leave the gloves off if I'm on a complicated shot such as the pillion one which took 4 "takes" to get right, also in the beginning took about 6 due to cars passing by, on off with the gloves is a severe pain in the butt,turning the camera on/off/framing /checking etc etc....when the shots are done the gloves go back on....Its a real pain! quite right though...Thanks for watching : )

[@thodoris3790]

hi there!did you find annoying vibrations to the handlebars,at 70-80 mph?

[@exeterrider]

Nope nothing at all. 👍

[@paulcoverdale8312]

So what’s the XL all about? Marketing bs!

[@exeterrider]

Not sure but it's no biggy. It's a brill bike which is the bottom line 👍

[@paulcoverdale8312]

@@exeterrider yup! Had one back in the 80s. Increadible bit of kit for courier work too! Just wondering what the XL was about??? Cheers for getting back, ride safe ride we’ll bud.