Extensive (Abusive?) Off-Road Test of the Honda Transalp 750 (EP.5)
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- Опубликовано: 1 июл 2024
- Many have said the new Honda Transalp 750 is a pavement oriented adventure tourer. But is it? I push the bike hard on a variety of off road terrain including single track, sand washes, rocks, hills climbs, ruts, and more. How does it compare to the Aprilia Tuareg 660, Yamaha Tenere 700, Suzuki V-Strom 800DE, and Africa Twin? #motorcycle #motorbike #transalp750 #honda
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EP 1 : Test Introduction : • I Bought a Honda Trans...
EP 2: First Ride Vlog : • Honda Transalp 750 | F...
EP 3: Off Road Modifications : • Modifying the Honda Tr...
EP 4: Living with the Transalp: • Honda Transalp 750 | M...
EP 5: Off Road Test: You're Here
EP 6: More Mods
EP 7: Highway Touring Test
EP 8-10 TBD
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00:00 Gear Overview
01:50 Bike Prep
04:09 Suspension Testing
08:23 Sand Test
12:06 Obstacles
13:34 High Speed Dirt
15:15 SingleTrack
22:02 Getting Stuck
28:07 Comparisons 
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NOTE: Completely factory suspension was used during this test.
Well, do you still think the Transalp 750 is mostly a road bike? Why or why not?
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I am sure the T.A. will perform good in Namibia.
lovely :) I am riding a Tenere 700 ... I gues we all know how some people rave about the Tenere as the unbeatible champ of the offroad worthy adventure bikes - nice to see whats possible with the Transalp if one dares to try :-)
There is a lot to consider. I don't know if you've done a final tally on the equipment you've added but it's a big consideration to upscale the Transalp. I think it's clear, the totally stock bike is more of a 90/10 on road bike. But with a few tweaks it gets close to challenging the T7. I half wonder about you discussing that spectrum with either a better rider than yourself or a more novice rider than your self to figure out where those lines are crossed. What is an essential mod and what is a nice to have? Where do you give up and just buy a different bike altogether?
@@seaninness334 could you elaborate? The stock Tenere would also need all the same stuff: tires, skid plate, handguards, etc.
I know Namibia it surely will, staying on the revs@@RobertKalisch-xk7rp
Narrating while riding in a sand wash and climbing a rocky, rutted single track - impressed👍
He's a great rider not pro but great 👌pro video maker best review Chanel around 👌
Very impressive narration and riding. Great content
Legit hard trail on that bike lol
I was thinking exactly that too.
Super fun to watch you on that single track trail. We can all relate to those "well this was a dumb idea" moments. 🤣
That’s the widest single track I’ve ever seen…
RESPECT... That was a tough trail for an ADV bike. You're killing the bike review game. Great job as usual.
This is the best ADV bike channel. Dude gives honest real opinions, and does crazy SH** with the bikes to show you what's really up!! I have made all my adv purchases based on his reviews, and was happy all times.
Also, major shout out that he does all this with crohns. I don't think y'all realize how intense that is. My mom suffers from it and it's no fkn joke.
Also, he hasn't sold out yet and I hope he doesn't! I love that he doesn't do sponsored reviews or other random sponsorships!
IAN is a true credit to the moto community!! Plain and simple!
Thanks Ian!
thank you!
Feels comforting not to be the only person seeing the TA for what it wants to be and what it's still capable of.
Thank you for your work Ian, I think you're the best motorcycle reviewer on YT!
Outstanding work, Ian. Impressed with your transparency, fitness, and willingness to go where most of us would not with the TA.
Your real world reasoning is what every other channel is missing. Thank you.
My pleasure
Honda Transalp for sale, hardly used and never dropped. 😄
Great review of the bike!
The best part is the struggeling of the single track, it feels just so relatable with the swearing.
As you mentioned, most comes really down to confidence. Once loosing it, the focus is gone and mistakes happens. Independent from the bike.
I am not a professional rider. Goes near 100 mph on loose track and rides where I'd best think of going on foot- or maybe not even on foot 😁 Hence a big fan of the channel- no gibberish drama, just true facts and figures in a very very humble way. Love it!
Those being mph is hard to believe... I think he was goofin. Those numbers were increasing a bit too fast, especially when you compare the speedo/revs when he's on pavement. Around 13:55 he accelerated from 50-70 in about half a second in the middle of a huge slide. I dunno... still an impressive ride.
@@beerinmybelly That’s the rear spinning up, which you need to make it slide. So indeed he’s actually not going that fast, but the rear wheel is 😉
Good work, Big Rock. Probably the the best off road analysis of the Transalp on the web.
Hats of to you Ian, you can ride better than most of us , but talking and making sense at the same time , then edit it all together for a thoroughly entertaining session…….well done👍
Thanks 👍
Great riding brother. Even if we don't intend to take a single track like this, it seems like there are always trails that start out easy and end up this way.
That Honda is saying, "just how far and crazy is this guy's Starbucks"???
Really impressive how this bike handles roads considered real off-roads nor only basic gravel. Thanks a lot for your great effort, you've made your point more than clear. Greetings from Romania 👍
Type 2 fun.... I know exactly what you mean. Looking forward to the update post suspension upgrade. You hit stuff way harder than anyone would normally think to take this bike. Goes to show what it's capable of. Thanks for throwing the africa twin in, important comparison
I've experienced "Type 2" fun many times while skiing. And Ian's right - it should be done with others.
Holy cow! You did fabulous! I can’t put into words how much I appreciate the work you do on your off-road and on road test keep up the great work!
Truly excellent and comprehensive testing. When I lived in Big Bear I would take my KLR650 on even gnarlier trails than that (i.e. black trail from Onyx Summit to Onyx Mine), but it was in no way a stock bike. Thank you for taking a beating for us. Even though I have an Africa Twin 1000DCT with B&B Racing Dakar skid plate and Ohlin suspension those trails would have been challenging so to see a stock TA do it is reassuring. You're a champ!
What a thorough and comprehensive review.
I for one know that when I add a Transalp to my garage, it wont see that single track terrain captured in this video, but its great to know the limitations of the bike when it comes to challenging terrain like that.
Great video as always!
Kudos to Ian for showing us the TA capabilities on that trail...so now I don 't feel the need to go prove it myself. At 66 y.o. accepting that I'll never be able to ride like I did when I was 16 y.o. keeps me off the Type 2 trails and on the fire roads. The TA is perfect for me.
Same here brother! Age = wiser
Hi Ian, as someone fairly new to riding this has been a brilliant series to follow, I had always liked the African Twin, but your experience, attitude and approach is changing my mind towards the TransAlp. Really looking forward to seeing the further upgrades you make to the TA!
Thanks for all your hard work and dedication to making this such a great channel.
Great as ever to see you giving us all the info we require ….. without us having to risk our life and limb! I agree entirely that very few Transalp owner would consider a track like that, but clearly the Transalp can be persuaded and as part of the overall package that’s impressive.
A great thrash test, Ian!
As usual, you’re review is comprehensive, and packed with useful insight!
Thanks👍🏼
Thank you for putting yourself through that for us viewers. I was very curious about this bike. I love Honda cars, ATVs’, and motorcycles. Right now I’m on a 2011 F800GS, and I absolutely love it, but it has been ridden hard and put away wet by the previous owner. I’ll be looking into a new bike soon and this video gives me hope. Thank you!
Man when you put up the poll for which bike to purchase for a detailed review, you certainly weren't kidding! Love how thorough you've been with these videos, im living vicariously. I just bought a cb500x which is more than adequate for me as a beginner but definitely see myself wanting one of these next. Thanks for all your hard work!
Very good to show mature behaviour off road riding Ian. I must say you have a very desireable job! Its always the rider that makes the difference and you have to know yourself well to ride well, and turning around sometimes is riding well too.
Thank you Ian for giving you and the Transalp a good beating to show us how it stacks up. Great job as always!
One of your best videos. Love your humble real world presentation.
This is an incredible review: engaging, cliff-hanging (literally), honest, informative. Ian just keeps raising the bar in motorcycle journalism. Thumbs up to ask the great comments in this community.
Ian, the advise you provide based on your knowledge of several bikes in the same class is invaluable! Watching you rank the bikes one being better in this area but not as good as this one is priceless.. I know my variables (age, fitness, ability, riding environment, style) and with your ranking system I can choose which bikes attributes are appealing for myself. Two positive attributes of the TA come to mind, comfort and low center of gravity (I worry about lifting other bikes in the 450lb class) but also 2 negatives, low ground clearance & electronic reset with key off. Your review style is providing me with the ability to make my own decisions.. Thank You..
Great video. I love your honesty and authenticity around your own riding skills. The bike takes you so far but the rider determines how far you can go. I am developing my own skills and off road riding confidence. Many thanks.
Ian - thanks for demonstrating what this Transalp is capable of, with a skid plate and good tires! You pushed the off-road limits more than I would ever intend to with my Transalp, but it's nice knowing what it can do if needed. Although ground clearance is limited, the TA makes up for that with the ability to keep your feet down and waddle when needed.
Another awesome video! Thanks for all the work in getting the review out. I am looking forward to the rest of the reviews on the TransAlp
Once again top-notch review. I really appreciate you showing us the extreme of what it can do. You made the wright decision to turn around and go back. Content like this is what we really need to make informed decisions, keep up the good work.
I appreciate that!
Best off road review I've seen on the Transalp. Good video!! I love my Transalp.
Thanks! 👍
I am an everyday rider. I own a 650 TA since 2006 with 60K+ miles on it, 100% stock. My TA takes me to work everyday, to the supermarket with my wife and 80 ponds of groceries loaded on it. It takes us to the beach every summer and up the mountains in autumn and spring. My TA is all I ever needed. I very rarely abuse it and she's really kind with me. I started watching your videos since episode 1, just out of curiocity for the new TA. Up to episode 4, I liked the new TA. But then I returned on my saddle and everytime thought "mehh, I can do the same with no electronics" or "sure, but is the new one going to be indestructable like mine?". Well, after episode 5, I am seriously considering buying myself a new bike :) A tri-colour one!
Awesome review Ian, I'm liking your content more and more, great on the bike content with commentary, backing up your decisions about a certain bike. Keep up the great work. 👍👍
great video and very good analysis. I really like the way you stay focused on the bike capabilities and your own skill lever and perspective analysis. Skill and tires defiantly are the determining factor and seeing a good average rider put the bike to the test like that and have good perspective analysis is AMAZING... IMO you are by far the best bike analyzer i have seen on ALL of you tube. keep it up and thank you... cant wait to see how the white board gets filled out with the bikes.
Respect!
TA test taken to the ultimate level. Best TA review ever.
This shows how capeable this plattform is.
Cheers from Norway 🇳🇴
Another fantastic BRM masterpiece!
Thank you Ian 🍻🍻
Excellent video. One of the best. Really shows well the capabilities as well the limits of the bike class and how it’s all about measuring the bike in the context of the user. Your reviews can be trusted because they are authentic!
Thank you for your sacrifices in making these videos. As a cb500x owner I can tell you. When I ride the Santiago peak. I was going slow and in gears 1 and 2 only. Lots of loose rocks and it’s not even single track like yours. Thank you!
Great video! I think this is your most relatable and frank video Ive seen. Thank you for giving that a go, I completely relate to the emotions you got from that ride, I think many of us would be exactly the same if were honest.
Enjoyed that 👍
Respect Ian! One can only evaluate the limit of anything once you ''cross the line'. Thanks for taking us where most will never go with their TA - very well-balanced comments plus final points. Your detailed explanation is probably even more valuable than the actual chart itself
Much appreciated
Kudus Ian. Currently have a Tiger 800 XCx and looking at the Transalp now. This review on the standard suspension is the most realistic to date.
I'm SO, SO glad you included the Africa Twin in your comparison!!
Great vid's. I'm in NYC Manhattan and think this is a great bike for me mostly commuting around the city and occasional ADV riding. Your vid's helped me decide, got mine on order!
Honest and relatable review - well done man! Transalp may be a good bike but future owners just need to understand that off-road riding isn’t its major.
And that’s the bad news for those who expected to get “a japanese tuareg” but there you go.
Ian ... unbelievable skill!!!! Great story and ride!!! Thanks for taking us on the ride!!
Love your work (and bravery) Ian. Great video.
Thank you Ian for the great Footage, showing way more than i would do on this bike, but good to know it can handle some rough stuff.
Really good show - and a very realistic test that shows what the TA can take if You get "caught out in the rain" on some gnarlier tracks - that You really wouldn't plan to ride on a bike like this IMO. I admire the commitment og Ian - I think he goes for it instead of just playing it safe.
I clicked on this video knowing Ian would give an honest and informed (and entertaining) review on the trail manners of the TA, and I wasn't disappointed! This confirms my previous inclinations about the bike - great for gravel road travel, great power, comfort and features, somewhat lacking for rougher, steeper trails such as this. It's obvious that the gearing isn't optimized for this terrain, and the slightly lower clearance is noticeable. As Ian points out, most ADV riders won't take their bikes in terrain similar to this video. I'm a T7 owner and that bike, while in a similar category, is oriented more toward rougher, steeper terrain, which is the type of terrain I encounter in my backyard in Southern Oregon. These bikes are two points in the spectrum, and videos like these are very effective at showing first-hand what that means. Thanks Ian!
Ian, glad you showed that - I’m looking at the TA, and the dirtbike road is never something I’d attempt, so encouraging that the TA is better than I am! 😀🙏👍
Nice one Ian! That was impressive going up that single track! Looking forward to the next installment.
Haha, love seeing You work out on the trails Ian, keep it up! I have not tested this beast yet. Look forward to it. Happy Trails! 💪🤠🔥
The single track part is awesome, I'm impressed you and that heavy bike got as far in as you did.
this is a great video. Kudos to you for taking this bike way out of your own comfort zone and into trails and conditions that 85% of buyers will never do. Your skills are excellent. That ravine looked nasty I was expecting you to turn around much earlier before I got that bad.... even turning it around in that setup looked brutal. Great channel, great riding, great reviews
Great video, man! Really helped me understand the performance of the bike. I’m still leaning toward the Vstrom on this list.
That's what I've been waiting for ❤ keep going Ian
I know my limits and I’m by myself. Truer words have never been spoken. Nicely done!
Awesome, I did a half froze red clay powerline with big ruts on my transalp yesterday here on the east coast. Hit the ground twice...but I had a blast and finally made it out the top. It's interesting to see the difference between west coast terrain and east coast terrain. Great content...keep up the good work.
Thanks Ian for another great review! Risking life and limb so we don’t have to. Seriously this is very helpful for all riders thinking about this bike, including me. 👍
This video was a big help to me. I'm looking into a mid-size adv, an honestly, I just assumed the TransAlp was too much of a street bike. Your video proves it's quite capable off road. I'm adding it to my short list. Thanks!
Ian, well done man - I've been in similar terrain on my own, on my hypermotard, on pirelli str's and I know how quickly the 'wtf am I doing' hits. Well done for keeping it upright and perseverance. 👍
Thanks. I have my eye on the TA. Older rider. 60. Rode all kinds of bikes my whole life. Currently I have a electro glide and a Himalayan. You are very honest about your reviews and I appreciate it.
Yep, I found this episode very informative and useful.
I’m about THAT close to purchasing my TransAlp.
On this episode you’ve put the bike through probably much more off-road stuff than I’ll ever get up to.
I’ll use my CRF300 Rally for gnarly off-road stuff, and the TransAlp for touring and dirt roads.
Happy Trails!
Excellent off road review, I have the TA on my radar for the future , your review gives an appreciation for what the bikes for and not what people think it should be.
That's awesome. One of the most raw reviews of both bike and rider. Well done and very humble in your ability. You did awesome👍
Thanks a ton!
Finding the limit of a bike and more importantly yourself is what it's all about, kudos to you Ian for attempting such a gnarly trail on that ( what turns out to be ) a very capable Transalp. Your content is 2nd to none, thank you for your awesome narration and riveting filming...
Thanks 👍
Hats off to effort that you put to provide great feedback.
Thanks so much for beating yourself up for our benefit! I will never do that on my new Transalp. I’m selling my old Africas Twin, too heavy for this older fella. This is a nice size and weight coming from the Twin. Appreciate what you do!!
I love the way you do your test !!!! Very honest and logical 👍
Very informative. Thanks for providing this content!
Great offroading, you do these segments very well and I i appreciate the insights you share on how you tackle certain terrain.
I like your clips. I like your honesty. Very good compaisons. Nice work!
Thank you very much!
Respect Ian , you did a wonderful review, and you are so realistic and down to earth ! Best reviews on YT. You are of a big value to the motor community ! Keep going 👌🏼
I appreciate that!
Great review Ian! Thanks for taking one for the team on the single track! 🙂
I am convinced my decision to keep my Honda CRF 300 L for the REALLY KNARLY Stuff and wait patiently for my Transalp to arrive is the best move. I put a deposit on the Transalp in late September but told my local dealer I could wait till late summer before taking delivery.
For the long haul it makes a ton of sense to keep both bikes as there really is no such thing as a true unicorn.
Cheers!
I’m a past BMW GS owner and come to realize smaller is better in technical terrain. These large adventurer bikes can get you in trouble pretty quick, as is the case here and it’s dry. I’ve been impressed with Itchy boots and how a 300 can take you anywhere, with full luggage in terrible conditions. It’s also an easy bike to get fixed just about anywhere in the world.
Thank you for the great video. I am currently on the fence between buying a TA and a lighter CRF450rl; so seeing what the TA is actually capable of without too many mods is a very big help. I rode a TA around SE Asia years ago and loved it, and since I have minimum 1 hour riding to the nearest trails I have a feeling the more road oriented machine is best for me and especially so if it can still do the things you just put it through.
I’ve owned the 450L and three Africa Twins. Sold them for a 701. You won’t like any of the 450 lb bikes if the going gets steep or rough. The 450 L just didn’t work at all for me. The 701, I feel, is the perfect compromise. I just wish that Honda had built it.
Really good off-road review. Provided very good information. A big thumbs up!
Hearing your excitement when you spin the rear on dirt roads never gets old!
I really enjoyed this, Ian! Good job in the sand, it was actually possible to see just how stable it was through the camera.
This is one of the best bike test / review videos I’ve seen in a very long time.
“Pavement, thank God”. What a review Ian! Thanks
GREAT review and test, thanks for the work Ian.
My pleasure!
Great work Ian ! You give a good impression of the realities! Talking from experience!
I appreciate that!
Fantastic work - like always! Thanx👍
Great job of bringing us along, Ian. My butt clinched enough to let me know I was there with you!
I am loving the series! I am literally basing my decision on what I get from your video XD
Keep it up and I have been loving to see your channel grow!
Glad you like them!
Outstanding ride. Good for you. Never apologize for the off road riding. Super
Ian, thanks for an amazing video. You took that bike to the extremes, and really showed its capabilities. I can guarantee that 95% of people that buy this type of bike would never ride it like that. Well done As usual. Be safe out there and enjoy life to the fullest.
Ian, I think you are changing a lot of perceptions about this bike for the average adv rider. Looking forward to the rest of this series.
Impressed the way the bike was able to pick its way though the trail. I bought one yesterday and it’s opened up a whole new world to me. Your videos were very helpful. Thank you.
Great to hear!
Not just a review, entertainment. Great work.
Really like your style of reviews on bikes. I just bought a transalp up here in Vancouver Canada and you really have me stoked! Thor
Man you make the best videos!!! I have a TA out here in Colorado and only have done gravel roads so far due to weather. Sold my T7 to get this and so far I like the TA way better. I like to do BDRs so like you said the motor is awesome for that. Keep up the great work!!!
Very good video! Thank You! As I'm thinking of downsizing and doing more off-road, this is very informative and helpful. At the moment I'm debating between Transalp and Tuareg.
That was a GREAT torture test video. Thanks 🙏
Hey Ian, way to hang in as long as you did. It looks like you ran into a situation similar to your failed Nevada crossing. Too much storm damage. Thank you tropical storm Hillary ! I think that you've got me convinced to pick up a Transalp. Sure seems like a great all-around performer. Thanks for all your vids.
Epic review!! Superbly done 👍🏻