2024 Honda XL750 Transalp | Dirt & Road Test

Some three decades ago Honda brought a Transalp to the U.S., then discontinued it two years later after a lukewarm response. But that was back in the days when Friday night VHS Blockbuster video rentals were a thing. Quite a lot has changed since then and Adventure Bikes have taken hold in a big way in the U.S. And while Honda appears to be using a similar formula to the old XL600V Transalp in creating an approachable, dependable, capable adventure bike, the new XL750 Transalp is quite a different machine.

A new 755cc parallel twin, 8-valve Unicam engine now makes 83 horsepower (90.5 horsepower in Euro spec), mated to a 6-speed transmission, featuring an assist/slipper clutch — both of which are mounted as a stressed member in a steel-constructed diamond frame. Electronic rider aids include Throttle by Wire, power maps, engine braking, traction control and ABS, all controlled through a modern 5" color TFT display For the chassis, Honda gave it a 43mm inverted fork and Pro-Link rear shock featuring 7.9 and 7.5 inches of wheel travel respectively. The seat height comes in at 33.7 inches along with 8.3 inches of ground clearance riding on dirt-friendly 21" front and 18" rear spoked wheels, stopped by dual 310mm discs in front and a single 256mm disc in the rear.

Honda's new XL750 Transalp is all updated, and ready to rumble in the increasingly-competitive middleweight adventure segment. Is it ready to go head-to-head with bikes in the category like the Yamaha Tenere 700 and KLR? Will it shake up the segment with a budget-friendly MSRP of $9,999? We have answers to all your burning questions and more.

You can also read our full review of the 2024 Honda XL750 Transalp at:
https://www.advpulse.com/adv-bikes/2024-honda-transalp-xl750-first-ride-review/

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