Honda Transalp 600, possibly the best value used motorcycle on the planet !

Show and Tell. Introduction to my much loved 1987 Honda XL600V PD06 Transalp.

[@capiberra4118]

Cool! I had a GPz750, '84 ish. It was quite a handful. Bought it for a song, sold it on to a friend, in need, for a song. Had lots of fun with it in between. Fun times. Cheers!

[@T595955i]

It may well be because I was a teen back when those were new, but watching the Transalp XL600V 1987-1993 models (square headlight, drum or disk brake in the back) really strikes nostalgia these days. To me the most aesthetically acomplished version of all the Transalp versions - they got it right at first time. The whole concept of "do it all, anywhere", the absurdly good reliability and low maintenance, it was such a refreshing take (yes there was also the KLR and the XTZ600 too, but those were not V-Twins). It's funny how Adventure bikes became all the rage from the mid 2000s, perhaps even more so today, yet the old boring Transalp XL600V (underrated in its time, really) can actually be as relevant today as it was then. I tend to look at them as the first "modern ADV", and I don't think any of the latest "middle weight ADV" will be able to outlast three decades of hard life as the Transalp XL600V have.

[@Alexanderpaal67]

The Power Of Dreams ❤ Cheers from Norway 🇳🇴

[@Hans-yb5jc]

Bought a PD06 from '92 with 49000km for 1,8k in great condition, just yesterday. Rode it home, almost froze to death, was amazed at its power and very nice sound. I absolutely love this machine !

[@RideableClassics]

Well done, good for you! They are a great bike, I really don't get out on mine enough. This time of the year is far too cold for me 😂

[@RI_MM]

I have the same one 89 same colors with black seat, very nice bike wouldn’t change it.

[@blancaaguilera1264]

LA MEJOR MOTO DE TODAS LAS EPOCA, LA MOTO MAS DURA QUE PUEDE EXISTIR MAS SI LA CUIDABAN Y LE HACÍAN SUS MANTENIMIENTO A TERMINOS, ES UNA MOTO QUE JAMAS VA PASAR DE MODA, ES UNA CLÁSICA HOY EN DIA, EN FIN, BUEN VIDEO, MI NOMBRE ES XAVIER, SALUDOS DESDE ARGENTINA 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@startledhamster]

I'm about to get this bike :D It's crazy what value you get for your money. They go for about 2000 EUR in my country with full kit

[@littleox6757]

I think these bikes are more sought after now , I just bought a ‘99 Transalp 600 ,perfect condition.. from 3000 euro I’m in Ireland .. so happy with it . 😊

[@mikerider58]

Absolutely beautiful, thank you for posting this.

[@jankowalski9123]

Mam dokładnie taką samą w srebrno niebieskim malowaniu,pali na dotyk,pd06,1987 rok, ciągle cieszy 😀 Pozdrawiam serdecznie 👍🇵🇱

[@RideableClassics]

Tak, ten model jest najlepszy z nich.

[@fredtedstedman]

we loved our Transalp , original model 2 years old , we could ride it all day in the hills of Mid-Wales just exploring and get home comfortable , with no aches and pains ! It would go up any hill in3rd with 2 of us on and we're not tiny people ! The last big bike we had , we still miss it . Only alteration I made was a sturdy aluminium bracket to prevent my "2 shoulder bag joined together " luggage touching the end of the silencers ! Handsome in White .

[@RideableClassics]

Yup, I love the bike, it still doesn't feel old. I'd sling a leg over it and go anywhere - knowing that it wouldn't let me down, get me there in comfort, and give me some fun on the way!

[@twmpalmer]

They are brilliant bikes! I have a ‘99 Alp 600 and hasn’t missed a beat.

[@dietzness]

Got myself a 1990 model, red and white, a few weeks back and yes it is indeed an excellent motorcycle!

[@simonthomas5367]

Old bikes are fabulous. I love my 2018 ATAS but really love my '98 Pan European 1100. My go to daily is a 2005 Suzuki Bandit 650S. Prior to that I ran a '96 Honda Dominator which was a hoot!

[@RideableClassics]

Yup, I love the older bikes. I'm sure the new ones are just amazing, but there's something about the simplicity of the low-tech older machine which just suits me better 👍

[@SkyrayModels]

Love the Transalp and the trip down memory lane. A friend of mine had a 1st gen model for years, in the light metallic blue colour. As the old 70's Motto Guzzi magazine adverts used to say, "Long legged and easy to live with." Definitely a keeper in that condition. I am currently restoring a 86 GPZ1000RX. 80's bikes had great build quality and no silly over complex tech like todays bikes are adorned with.

[@markpedwell1250]

Got the 650 rock solid.

[@sm-ov1wh]

Nice ! I had one in the early 90s best tourbike I have ever owned ! I did southern EU tour for 6months never never let me down . Merci

[@RideableClassics]

It just feels so reliable, I'd take it anywhere!

[@CR4ZYHOR5E]

Congrats...Have been looking for one of these for a while. You have succeeded in your channel goal to ‘encourage me to buy one’ - just need to find one!

[@RideableClassics]

For me it will always be the PD06 that gets my vote. The original, Mk1 if you like, in my opinion is the best iteration of the model, and such fun to ride, even today. You could literally go anywhere on this bike - certainly built to last!

[@hdan1867]

Beautiful Honda TransAlp, it looks almost new and sounds very healthy. This generation of Honda bikes was designed to last! Myself, would not trade mine for any other new one 🙂 Cheers, H.

[@mikerichardson415]

Top bike! A true adventure bike before the category was even invented. They would probably sell much better in todays market then they did 30 years ago, but alas, meeting current emission standards and must have electronic aids have ruined modern adventure bikes.

[@Hans-yb5jc]

Thats why you should buy as much of them and of their spare parts as you can. One day people will only be able to buy electric bikes connected to their digital social credit score that automatically shut off whrn you make a joke about the president, but those old sturdy oldtimers will still be around 😎😅

[@simost9755]

Great bike! I 've had two of them!!

[@marktwain..1972]

Nice vid, I have a Transalp PD06 and an FJR, really relate to what you said, two amazing bikes. I also agree with some of the comments stating no to sell the TA. It is a superb machine, easy to ride anywere, on and specially offroad in any condition. Travel with it, and you will love it, the seat is so good... better than my couch. Cheers.

[@RideableClassics]

Great comments, thanks 🙂

[@bhaveshjangir4052]

Fabulous video

[@philipashley1517]

Just bought a 2008, 700 transalp slightly different but I hope I get as much enjoyment out of mine, great video pal😎👍

[@RideableClassics]

Nice one!

[@komaljat8416]

Amazing video

[@Pipermillen]

Just setting off to view one now, I've had 2 transalps a 2001 650 and a 1997 600. I always wanted an 80s model, so fingers crossed it's a nice bike, I wanted a white one the one I'm viewing is the bluey silver, but beggers can't be choosers, especially in the UK. If I don't purchase I'll have to think about importing one from Europe. Great video thank you

[@RideableClassics]

Yes, the old 80's bikes, which were built in Japan, do seem to be the ones folk look for now, but as you say, here in the UK they are tough to get hold of. Mine was originally a German bike imported to the UK back in the 90's. Just a good, solid, reliable bike 👍

[@Luggruff]

Nice! Just recently bought my first bike, a 1999 XL600V, but it is not nearly in as good condition as yours, although it runs like clockwork. Hopefully I will be able to fully renovate it some day! Fantastic bikes!

[@RideableClassics]

I'm sure you will have a ton of fun on it - good choice!

[@pankajola1625]

Superb video

[@bhuvanrathod403]

Well done 🔥

[@bhavnanayak7019]

Perfect video

[@jeanpierregabriele9515]

I HAVE THE SAME BLU DEEP 1987 JAPAN IS EXELLENT BIKE ITS TRUTH!!!!!!!! COMPLIMENT OF VIDEO SIR.

[@pawanvarma6502]

Fantastic

[@sbarulegacy09]

Nice review! Very soon I'm going to visit a guy who sells exactly the same bike as you have 😀 30.000 km /€1400

[@sanjukhokhar2074]

Awesome 😍

[@krishtyagi223]

Thanks

[@ankitjangid7145]

Soo good

[@ranjitsharma7956]

Keep it up

[@simon3314]

I might be getting one of these and a bit of a weird question for you . If you don't mind do you know how wide your doorway is that you got the bike through?

[@aabe4327]

I'm looking to maybe buying one but I'm not entirely sure it is what I am after. How does it handle rougher gravel roads? I'm not planing to go fully ofroading but some lighter adventure biking and I don't want to get stopped by rougher roads. Or should I be looking at a dualsport instead?

[@ovidiupop7832]

Wich modell of old transalp are the best to buy in 2024 ? I want to add one in my collection.. Love ure channel !!!! Cheers !!!!

[@ashoknemiwal6477]

Rocking

[@subhashbhai7403]

Good luck

[@JFish5]

Have you had any trouble with your fuel tap , having an issue on my 89 trans alp . It’s fouling out the rear cylinder where the vacuum is taken

[@Hans-yb5jc]

My tip : buy as many PD06 as you can, they will be super rare some day

[@RideableClassics]

The PD06 are pretty rare now!

[@bhaveshjangir4052]

Nice one

[@SebastianD1977]

beauty, i have 650

[@RideableClassics]

Nice ! I just love my Transalp, still a really capable machine even by todays standards.

[@Hans-yb5jc]

Rare

[@helpmepls5698]

Great video, I own an XL600V (PD10) which is a lot of fun :) Whats the music 9:05? Shazam fails to find it :(

[@robertocoronel312]

a real swissn pocket knife, but as everything in life, it has an achilis tendon. the cdi electronic plates under the seat.

[@hiteshkhanna8142]

Great

[@purvathakur5749]

Cool

[@2006p2rider]

If you are ever selling please let me know, looking to buy in the uk. Thank you 👍

[@bhargavmoyal2227]

On repeat

[@sajidchohan4078]

Woww

[@mohitkargval8548]

Osm

[@lars1480]

I would disagree on this one and say it must be The Honda CX this title is fore 😊

[@courtdoubleday2922]

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[@ramchandramali5780]

Fabulous video

[@DilipPrajapati-br1qo]

Amazing video

[@surajkumawat5875]

Perfect video

[@mintuchoudhry4816]

Fantastic

[@dhuravkargval9241]

Awesome 😍

[@aravmatoliya2081]

Thanks

[@kailashchandhr7240]

Good luck

[@ramuvarma6060]

Great

[@aniketchejara2525]

Woww

[@mamtagujar3160]

Osm