New 2023 Honda XL750 Transalp: the adventure bike returns (plus video)

adventurebikerider.com ^ | BILLY JOHNSON

[RoosterRedux]

Here's a video that gives some visuals. I don't think Honda has announced it for the U.S. yet, but everyone thinks that is a certainty.

The 2023 Honda Transalp 750 is REAL! Weight, Seat Height, Horsepower, and Price + Tenere vs Transalp

[TalBlack]

Not so sure I’d want ride by wire in a motorcycle. I’ve had cars suddenly rev in gear on me.

[RoosterRedux]

I have a new CRF300L Rally and love it (have put about 2,500 miles on so far--mostly dirt). That said, it isn't really that good for riding on the tarmac to reach distant trails.

I did a ride yesterday that required about 50 miles round trip on tarmac to reach some really nice dirt roads (very sandy, beautiful), and the wind beat me to death. When I got home, my shoulders were sore as hell just from hanging on in the wind (the wind was bad, but that wouldn't have been a problem on a heavier bike).

Here's a pic of the CRF300L Rally. Love it, but it's just too light for the highway at 333 lbs dry.

[RoosterRedux]

That’s a good point. But it is a Honda and they have thoroughly tested that tech on several other platforms (like the Africa Twin).

[NorseViking]

I’d take Tenere any day as it is off-road oriented. If you are more into touring then there are better bikes than both of them.

[sushiman]

I used to teach English at the Honda Head office in Tokyo . My students were in the “ motorcycle division “ . Bunch of good chaps .

[RoosterRedux]

If I trade up, the Tenere will definitely be one of the bikes I consider. But they're a little hard to find.

I'm a dirt road and trail rider mostly, but sure would like a little comfort on the tarmac to get there.

[TalBlack]

“…my shoulders were sore as hell…”

The way I look at it these days, if you’re over 50 that’s a damn fine workout for a guy who’s sitting down.

[refermech]

Nice bike and doesn’t look too tall. I wonder if you can actually buy one? The showrooms in Albuquerque are pretty bare. I have a GS1200. Great bike but I have no use for all that power and it’s tall. I actually prefer my 650 Vstrom for all around riding. Decisions decisions.

[RoosterRedux]

Honda motorcycles are phenomenally dependable and beautifully engineered. I've had two so far (a Magna 750 back in the 1990s and now a CRF300L Rally).

Great bikes.

[RoosterRedux]

In the video, the seat height was described as 33+- inches, which is a very comfy height for me.

My CRF300L is tall (35 inches). I am used to it but it would be nice to ride a lower bike.

[RoosterRedux]

Heheh. Very true.

I'm 74 but still get a lot of cardio (I ride my road and mountain bikes about 5 hours a week combined at a local state park).

I wondered what the exercise value might be for my motorcycle. As said, I was sore as hell last night...and tired.

[RoosterRedux]

I've always wanted a GS1200/1250 but at my age (74), it's just too much bike for me to handle off-road.

I drop my CRF300L from time to time in the sand and can pop it right back up.

But a GS1200 would require some help or a very dependable jack.

[FreedomCalls]

No DCT option?

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

Transalp? What the hell kind of name is that? Tranny Sap?

[sushiman]

Speaking of dependable , their cars are as well . We’ve owned nothing but Hondas since 1995 .

[NorseViking]

Transalp is definitely better on road, but not dramatically. If comfort is critical then maybe you need to bring the bike by truck. Or get the 1 liter VStrom and choose easier trails.

[Charles Martel]

“Crossing the Alps” was the reference that I got from the name. But hey, different strokes...

[left that other site]

Motorcycle ping! :-)

[RoosterRedux]

I think the biggest problem for the CRF300L Rally on-road might be its weight (333 lbs). The wind really whips me around. A taller windshield might help, but I would think the weight problem would over-shadow that.

The Transalp would probably come in about 100 lbs heavier.