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Nicely done my friend! When I first bought my TA, I was thinking... man, this is going to be boring to review for the next 6 months. Now, after 1,000 miles, I am going to really have a hard time giving it up! It has exceeded all my expectations. And SO comfortable - which is huge for me.
Both your reviews were sooo good, and helpful! Mucho mahalo👍🏼 Ian, you really pushed the T to the limits, and your efforts are much appreciated. Anxious to see how the spring mods go
Unfortunately our north American friends never got the transalp 650 so understandable to have the wrong idea about what this bike was going to be all about Here in Oz i bought a 650 transalp many years ago because it was cheap and didnt expect much from it... years later its turned out to be possibly the best bike ive ever had and the new 750 appears to be an updated version of that. Glad you guys are getting this model as its nice to see the transalp name getting the recognition that we've known for a long time 👍
I really appreciate both of your reviews and builds of the TA. Would you both be willing to say something about why you each chose different skid plate/lower bars arrangements? I am trying to decide between the two.
I would argue that as much as they didn't deliver a "Tenere killer," they delivered the bike a lot of Tenere buyers end up trying to turn their bikes into for non-highway on-road touring and less aggressive, gravel road stuff. That was honestly a smart target to shoot for and it seems as if they've hit it.
What're you smoking weed , the Yamaha Tenere kill the honda transalp 750 all day long off road trails . Also first gen klr 650 with 10" of travel also beat the honda transalp off road trails I have a 1999 klr with air and spring front standard
@@JohnBrown-bu8ji Your reply is typical of someone replying a scripted defend your bike whatever the other person is saying. Good to practice the art of reading, listening and hearing what's being said before opening your mouth 😂
I ended up with the V-Strom 800De and I am happy. With my experience with off road either bike would work for me. Suzuki has better colors imo though haha. I've never had cruise control on any bike I've owned so it's not much of a miss for myself. I do plan on doing longer tours with this one so I may find a solution that works at that point. Great review and all the other videos you posted on it. The Brothers from Red and Yellow will make the masses pretty happy over the hardcore riders.
Take one long big road trip on a bike with cruise and you'll ask yourself why you bother spending $10k+ on a bike that doesn't come with it when you could just get something on the used market for half that.
Absolutely spot on assessment of this bike. I only had mine for three days - 850km / 530miles - and absolutely fell in love with it! If I could, I would buy one right now!
Great review of your experience with the Transalp. I can tell you enjoy riding it from your demeanor when discussing the bike, and the joy you get from riding is what REALLY matters. I'd much rather ride a bike that I enjoy rather than one that has the top specs or highest reviewer rating.
As a senior citizen I began riding at 16 years old on the then brand new 1969 DT-1 Yamaha. I then spent 10 years racing flat track, enduro, hillclimb and drag racing, and I think this Transalp is one of the greatest motorcycles ever made. I've owned 43 bikes, in many categories, and I have to state that a steetable dual purpose bike like this Transalp is the best of all worlds. It's not a hard core off road bike, and that makes it far more approachable. At 5'9" and 125 lbs, I have tried the 701 Husky, and an 890 KTM, and found they are way too tall and too focused on Hard Enduro, rather than the over 90% on road most riders actually do. Having watched videos like yours, and many others, on all the bikes in this mid-size category, I believe the Transalp is the absolute best all arounder on the market. I am getting one for spring here in Canada, and expect it will likely be my last new bike.
Dude, I started on a Yamaha DT-E, I still dream about that bike and all my childhood adventures I still have a 1989 Honda Transalp 600 I would love to see a comparison between the old and the new
You nailed it perfectly, mate! I was one of the first 350 customers in Germany and got my Transalp 750 in May. What can I say after more than 7000 km? It is a freaking fantastic bike with a peach of an engine! ❤ So flickable with a low center of gravity. I enjoy every second on this bike. I can really recommend the SC Project Rally Raid exhaust in terms of position, sound, weight and performance. I also shed further weight. My Transalp now sits at 94 hp and 202,5 kg. I moved the bars forward, maxed preload and increased the seat height by upgrading the seat. I can now shift more weight to the front which makes the riding experience even better. Great bike that has to be ridden to be understood.
@@Romenet310 as there is no taller seat available, I went to my bike saddlery and upgraded my stock seat including thicker padding and a new fabric. Looks fantastic and is comfortable as hell.
The idea of a Transalp in the red white and blue livery with cruise control genuinely makes me take a 2nd look at my Africa Twin. But I suppose if excluding those things was in an effort to save people like me from cannibalizing future AT sales, it definitely worked...
Yeah I sat in a transalp at the dealer and all I could think was”awe, it’s a baby Africa Twin.” A little less weight is definitely appealing, but the extra power and bells and whistles on the AT would be hard to give up.
Not having cruise control is a huge whiff. It feels like they left it off deliberately and instead added things like a quickshifter and power outlets that, while nice, can all easily be added aftermarket.
I couldnt agree with all of this more. I am absolutely in love with mine. I knew it was exactly what I wanted when it was announced for the EU, but it ended up being way better than I hoped. I did not think this thing would be so fast! Also I ride 99% road but I find myself being way more confident on it in the loose stuff than my CB500X. My friend has a T7 and is getting pretty jealous. I can say though after riding his, the T7 would be a fine substitute.
Bought a Transalp 2 weeks ago (91hp version, I'm in Canada). What a weapon!! That engine is just genius! On the road it thinks it's a Fire Blade with a 21" front wheel, and off road it is way more capable than I expected. The slipper clutch is great, the quick shifter is flawless, and the seat is super comfy. I loved my Africa Twin 1100, but I don't miss the extra weight, complexity, price tag, or maintenance costs. Go Honda!!!
@@alozborne Canadian bikes don't have the European ECU and they've got the same spark arrestor as the US models. The owner of a Canadian TA did several Dyno runs with different muffler configurations to confirm. Not EU spec. Heck even the BCU wiring is US spec, meaning no auxiliary light connectors.
@@sonnys8535 Bummer! Was really hoping we would get the EU variant. Oh well, hopefully an aftermarket ECU reprogram will become available over the next couple of years, when I'm ready to upgrade
I'd been on my cb500x for 2 years and loved it except it just didn't have the power and comfort for multi-day rides. A month and a half into my TA and man it's perfect. I was concerned that the larger size would be a disadvantage because I typically like smaller bikes but it feels lighter than it is once you're on it. And the seat is so much better than the cb500x, like way way better.
Thank you for the follow-up, Ben! After building the CB500x Haflrica-Twin for Rose, I was considering the Transalp for my next bike. I love our Africa Twin, but it's more bike than I need when riding solo, and honestly, I'm not sure I will be able to re-register it once we make it back to California. I may just need to speak to someone at Honda... 🤔
Nice review! These sensible Japanese midsize bang for the buck ADV bikes make so much sense for the rest of us, the Honda seems to really hit the sweet spot best. It is a pity Honda didn't see fit to bring the TA into the US with their red/white/blue color scheme and at least make cruise an option though as part of a tarted up premium package with bags and whatnot. Of course I'd have to get back the missing horsepower and then some by flashing the ECU. So, inquiring hooligan minds wanna know, will it do a quick shifter enhanced whoolie? I would be willing to attempt that on somebody else's bike, for research purposes of course 😆
I really like your no non-sens type of reviews. To the point, many would have done a 30 minute review, but you summed it up in under 15 minutes and you represent a majority of riders out there. Keep em coming! :)
Great review! Thank you. This bike is not what I could look for, but now I think I understand why it is like that, and why it deserves respect as it is.
I didn't want the new Transalp to be a Honda T7. I wanted it to be a 370 pound 500 cc single with a large rear rack, large fuel tank and other niceties to make an off road oriented ADV bike that had the HP to do long stretches of interstate if needed without being at 90% of redline. I wasn't disappointed because I knew Honda wouldn't sell us that bike. Apparently nobody will. We've been begging for decades. The Chinese are getting close.
It kills me to see these cookie-cutter reviews. It's like all of you email each other the same script and review the same bike simultaneously. These are the upgrades I bought, motor size, seat height, and tires while standing next to the bike you bought for long-term review. Now let us all look at me ride it . I deleted the last half of the comments because it was a little harsh. I really question the youtube reviews. Before RUclips started paying people it was unscripted and for the most part truthful. Now it's more about buy from my affiliates and commenting, like and subscribe so I can make more money. The more I'm positive about this average bike the better the reviews. Bring back the Co host that always disagrees, just like King 5 did on evening magazine in the 80's.
I just discovered your channel and I'm a fan. Thanks for the good pieces of information you give! Love the overall tone of the video and the 8-bit vibe to intro and outro. Keep blasting!
I have been saving for one of these for 6 months. I am beyond excited. It will be the first time I buy a bike brand new, because it is exactly what I want.
Just saw a T7 and TA side by side at a dealership. Different bikes for different purposes IMO. I would still choose the Tuareg 660 over both. For how and where I ride I chose the V85TT.
I work at a dealership, had a lot of people calling and asking about this bike over the past 2 years, but now that we actually have a few available nobody even looks at it.
@@leeinwis the NX500 is mostly a branding exercise as far as I'm concerned. It'll probably be successful with that mini Transalp/Africa Twin mixed look (I think it looks amazing, designer victory) - but its effectively an NC500X underneath. I hope the NX500 does well though since it'll put a lot of lightly used CB500X into the 2nd hand market and it's one of the best beginner-intermediate bikes around.
All transalps are made here in japan so naturally they only see the white here... same as Africa twin coming in only red. But we get all 92hp and about $8k usd so... white looks fine and mccruise just launched cruise for the transalp
I really like my Transalp so far but I haven’t had to get to the air filter yet 😂 I’m thinking about wiring a switch from the ABS main fuse it kills the abs and the tc and have a switch mounted on the dash credit to Big Rock Moto for the idea
I have a ten year old Honda NC700X that is perfectly capable as a commuter and with some upgrades would be fun on gravel roads, but I live in the rainforest and ride on road 99% of the time. Ultimately I would have more than one bike, but until I win the lottery I'm sticking with my old Honda.
I own a 2014 NC750X since they came out and can find no reason to upgrade, even though I love the Transalp and Africa Twin. That extra money for hardly any benefit made me accept the fact that I may own the bike for the rest of my life. I love the NC. Stay safe.
Your analysis is spot on particularly the comment made @13:51 “There are way more of us than riders like this.” The benefit of this observation is the aftermarket inventors and suppliers will be more apt to come up with more and better products because they will find a greater number of buyers to make it worthwhile and profitable to come up with more accessories.
T7 way cooler looking and air filter access is exponentially better than the Honda. Every “adv” bike outside of European brands “suspension too soft”. Bring the T7 World Raid to the USA!!!
Awesome vid Ben. You and Ian @BigRockMoto are my top "go-to" RUclips personalities in the ADV/Dual Sport segment and both of you guys say about the same thing regarding the Transalp. I was pretty keen on the 890 but the quirkiness/reliability concerns put me off. Having been on an AT for a few years, thus spoiled by Honda's quality and reliability, seems like the Transalp checks most of the boxes for me. I REALLY wish it came with cruise control and think I'd prefer tubless tires but otherwise, it seems like a good choice for my next bike. Keep the awesome content coming Ben and hopefully we'll get to ride together some time.
Yes, Honda nailed this bike, and you nailed the review! I absolutely love my new Transalp. It's the only bike I have ridden that I like more than my 23 year old Transalp 650. That bike was very good at all types of riding but was seriously under-rated by most people. Have motorcyclists just got older or perhaps finally grown up?
They came out with this a year too late, I would have bought a Trans Alp if it was available, but I bought a Tiger 850 Sport in 2022, and am very pleased with it.
@@jeckjeck6943 No regrets at all. I like Hondas, and would have bought the TA without looking at the Triumph. But I am very impressed with the Tiger. Rode from Minnesota to Washington state last summer to attend the TouraTech rally and ended up riding 1021mi in 18hrs on the way home.
Thank you, I've been excited for you to get to the 1000 mile mark for this review. Hopefully some day i can get a transalp, but for now I've got an old street legal xr400r and a honda nc700x I can take on adventures.
I'd be interested in knowing the ease of maintenance, including changing the air filter and engine oil, and maybe even adjusting the valves. The less time I have to leave a bike at a shop for maintenance, the better.
As a distant past 1st gen multi TransAlp owner, it's exactly what I would have expected. The TA always punched above its weight and what the spec sheet might suggest. Not what I'm interested in at this time; but I'm not surprised at your review.
Yup. "Excellent." You nailed the review. Honda nailed the bike. I just bought one. (The Tenere is sexier, but the TransAlp will take me farther). That's it. Excellent, all over.
Excellent points. I like a bike with good tractor factor and many people say this bike prefers higher revs. Nice to hear you say that there is enough low end torque to tractor up a hill. Sounds like the ride modes resetting are probably the biggest annoyance. Still an excellent bike if used as designed. I believe you can push it but be prepared for way more wear and tear and a shorter life span.
Funny how everyone for a year were saying it was 93 hp in N. America and 103 in Europe and recent weeks have changed to 83 & 93 hp. Which is it? Thanx for the update. I recently bought a Transalp and would take it over an Africa Twin any day.
Lots of guys hate on it because they for whatever reason can't admit what they own isn't the best. Or they like riding in conditions where that bike is not designed to so there for its junk, too narrow minded. Great video as always !
An IMU is not expensive. Every smartphone has a 6-axis IMU, and those can be had for as little as $80 (an $80 phone might only have a 3-axis accelerometer, but $200 phones definitely have 6-axis). Likewise, a full color LCD and bluetooth are on an $80 phone. I'm constantly amazed at how cheap motorcycles can be while simultaneously being so tech backwards. Perhaps it's simply because manufacturers need somewhere to increase margin.
Upshift magazine recently posted some red white and blue graphics they're working on for this bike and it really made me take a second look. I'm just not a huge fan of the boring black.
Great video! The Transalp is a beautiful bike! I just found your channel, and subscribed! I have an off topic question, I noticed you have the Oxford heated grips on this bike.. What are your thoughts on those? I am considering getting them for my Honda Rebel 500 and I wanted someone with real world experience to comment. Since you ride in all weather, I am curious if they work well for colder temps? Any advice or tips you might have would be greatly appreciated!
In regards to being named a smaller number than the engine size 755cc/750. Honda did the same with the Hornet 900 having a 919cc Fireblade engine. Branded Honda 919 in America and can attest they're absolutely awesome motorcycles.
this explanation looks to me of when you're dating an average girl and when someone asks you about it, you rationalize and give reasons that yes, she's not great, but she keeps the bookshelf tidy. Life is too short to buy such boring motorcycles. Well, unless we buy not for pleasure, postman, etc. But for avneture?
@@DorkintheRoad no, but last year I tested AfricaT, DesertX, T7, 800de, 890 AdventureS, crf300. I'm mainly interested in off-road riding. The fact that the CRF300 had weak suspension during my ride is no surprise, but I didn't expect that the 890 Adventure S (apex) suspension would disappoint me so much (bo bad in spec: 200mm travel, fully adjustable). So if I was disappointed by the work of the WP apex suspension (in offroad, I admit it's amazing on asphalt), I don't even want to think how disappointed I would be with Transapl. Another thing is the TC, I wanted to have something like the offroad TC, like the rally mode in the KTM, which allows for long slides. The TC in the Honda Transalp works terribly in off-road conditions. Another issue is access to the air filter, last year I went on such an expedition that the filter had to be cleaned every day. Good luck with the Transalp. I found a motorcycle that has it all, very good suspension with full adjustment and 220 travel. Offroad TC, air filter under the seat. Japanese :-)
Riding the Transalp 600 right now, mainly offroad camping trips. Love Honda, but after seeing the TA750 and hearing a lot of negativity was thinking to go save up for the T7... Your honest review made me rethink and I might just stick with the Transalp line 👀 Back on the list.
Get rid of quick shifters and cancelling turn signals Give me cruise control and USB charge port throw in a gps mount Would love to see a poll of this very thing I am sure Honda has it reasons but shouldn’t listen to mass mean something
Ben & Ian have sold me on the TA, after both dropped more vids I had to go test ride 1 in the cold yesterday afternoon! And…, it was just OK. Think I’ve been spoiled owning 790 ADV R in past, much pricier Duc V4S, TA does 1 thing great = value, which it is. Power is fine but not fast, turn in isn’t great, fork dive is heavy under braking, quick shifter is nowhere near premium brands, felt Ike a high end KLR 650 w/ more hp. Bummed because dealer was only asking MSRP & wanted to save $, definitely a budget bike & right pick for some but not if you can afford more. Have owned several Hondas & stand behind their reliability
Is there a mid sized adv bike with cruise control? Seems like a big miss when I want to run from one state to another on tours, just my own request maybe I’m the dork?
It fits exactly the same niche as the original Transalp, and gets exactly the same comments/criticisms as that one got. By the same sort of people who failed to understand it that time round too.
I agree Ben with everything you said. I have one out here in Colorado and only have been on gravel roads and the street.I have had two Africa twins and a T7 and feel this is the best bike for me out of all the other bikes. Loved the AT but way too big and heavy for the BDRs for me. The T7 was just alright kinda boring to ride and top heavy only being 5'8. Thanks for all you do!!!
Great summery. It also looks Way better in the flesh Way better. You have to see one.. Just a great bike, Spoiler on the screen job done. Cruise control is the only real neg for me, CC is So useful in town as well as on the highway I set to not set off the speed traps.
Thanks for a great, informative review. I’m getting close to picking up my new TransAlp, and from all the reviews of it that I’ve seen, it will be the perfect bike for me. I have a CRF300 Rally for the off road stuff, and the TransAlp will be for the on-road stuff. A perfect combination. Happy Trails!
I like it. I think anybody that expected it to be like the old one was not disappointed. Those are still great, and they were used by police departments from fFance to Spain. Thank you for another great review.
Doing 50 down narrow logging roads, I hope it has deer/elk/bear/Sasquatch auto-braking mode. I used to do 50 and sometime more down such roads unlit a large buck crossed left to right with no chance of me slowing down. I went left and my right hand and grips hit the deer's tail. No one was hurt, but ripping down narrow roads ... no mas!
I dislike where the adventure bike has gone, all these extra ride modes that are unnecessary and they just increase complexity and raise cost. The windscreen I feel is just to deflect some wind off the body, don't think I would like looking through a windscreen while riding. You probably get some buffeting as you ride as I do but I find if I stand up there is smooth airflow and no noise. I had a R1100gs for a few years and now have a Multistrada, rarely use the ride modes and it's crap on the gravel. The GS was a better bike for adventure all around, seating position was a little tighter than the Multi, but it was much more confidence inspiring on the gravel roads. This is the first I heard of this bike too, sounds interesting for $10k.
We are currently looking for our next bike purchases and appreciate this reviews perspective. Sure we all want Honda to make the 750cc light weight and more affordable version of the Africa’s twin, that’s just not the case here. While I have not ridden one yet, from your & other reviews I see it more like a different but “better” machine to fill the roll that the Kawasaki KLR did for so many years. Keep up the good work Ben!
I have noticed if you just tool around on long trips between 60 and 65 miles an hour. The fuel economy is almost 70 but I can’t seem to do that and I also leave it in sport mode for some reason the front tire comes off the ground a lot, and the most common light that flashes on the dash is traction control. Apparently my wrist is slightly heavy.
Exactly, the only negative reviews I've seen are from those who haven't ridden it and just base their review on the specifications and their own bias. Try one, they're great
dirt bikes don’t have or need traction control nor does an adventure bike need it because it is intrusive with loose terrain only a power mode for rain or touring A B C is about the only tech you need… traction control just causes you to crash and go wide in a turn, cutting power as you are leaned over Previously Honda ST1300, Super Tenere, ZX14, Concours 14, WR250R etc
Random question perhaps but - why are some bikes 'restricted' in their US-editions? I thought the EU was mostly the cause for a lot of restrictions due to the emissions regulations and such. Or are those two not related at all?
27,000 miles on my Tenere 700. Will never have anything INSTEAD of a T7, only IN ADDITION TO a T7. Wish the T7 had some of the best features of my Norden 901 (tubeless tires, cruise control, larger, lower fuel tank) but these Japanese companies refuse to build what we really want. Air filter access alone on the Transalp is a NO WAY 😡
I keep bouncing between the AT and the Tuareg as my next bike, if i ever move on from the CB500X. IMO the Tuareg is the better bike, but... Aprilia... And the TA front end screams Cb500x styling. So, to me, the TA is a bigger CB (CB750X?) Hopefully there'll be tubeless wheels on 2025 models, which would make the choice easier.
Great review, thanks. Superficial inquiry alert, but have you ever heard one on an aftermarket exhaust, and if so, does it sound anywhere near as fruity as the T7?
Your video's are great, really well done, but I have a question. I'm trying to work myself into buying this bike but need some help. I have a KTM 390 Adv that I love, and which led me to get a KTM 350 exc-f for more offroad capability and a CB500x for more road focused outings. Some happy I kept the 390 because the cb500x has been entirely underwhelming. It is the most boring form of mediocre on the road, and even worse off the pavement. Slow, top-heavy, dog with lousy suspension. Can someone reassure me that the Transalp is way more Africa twin than CB500, that it feels NOTHING like a cb500x? Dork, I was really excited by your review, it described the bike I want, but then I watched the one you did of the CB500x, and it was super positive too. But I have trouble thinking of a nice thing to say about that bike. I guess I could say it is reliable. So I'm not sure what to believe now?
I'm really thinking about getting this bike, well selling or trading my 22 KTM 890 Adventure for this bike. Is this a smart thing to do? I'm not in love with my KTM, reach is long for me and the seat is really uncomfortable. I had a CB650R and sold that to get a bike that I could take on longer tripes and the KTM seemed like a winner. It's just not anymore comfortable then the CB and that's really disappointing. Lot's I love about it, the power, nice high windshield and so on but if it's not comfortable (IE for me) what's the point. Any advice is appreciated.
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I was curious how this compares to the Africa Twin 'War Horse'?
Nicely done my friend! When I first bought my TA, I was thinking... man, this is going to be boring to review for the next 6 months. Now, after 1,000 miles, I am going to really have a hard time giving it up! It has exceeded all my expectations. And SO comfortable - which is huge for me.
Yeah I thought for sure I was selling this and keeping my Tenere but now I'm not so sure...
Both your reviews were sooo good, and helpful! Mucho mahalo👍🏼
Ian, you really pushed the T to the limits, and your efforts are much appreciated.
Anxious to see how the spring mods go
Unfortunately our north American friends never got the transalp 650 so understandable to have the wrong idea about what this bike was going to be all about
Here in Oz i bought a 650 transalp many years ago because it was cheap and didnt expect much from it... years later its turned out to be possibly the best bike ive ever had and the new 750 appears to be an updated version of that.
Glad you guys are getting this model as its nice to see the transalp name getting the recognition that we've known for a long time 👍
@@DorkintheRoadsell the T7!
I really appreciate both of your reviews and builds of the TA. Would you both be willing to say something about why you each chose different skid plate/lower bars arrangements? I am trying to decide between the two.
I would argue that as much as they didn't deliver a "Tenere killer," they delivered the bike a lot of Tenere buyers end up trying to turn their bikes into for non-highway on-road touring and less aggressive, gravel road stuff. That was honestly a smart target to shoot for and it seems as if they've hit it.
What're you smoking weed , the Yamaha Tenere kill the honda transalp 750 all day long off road trails . Also first gen klr 650 with 10" of travel also beat the honda transalp off road trails I have a 1999 klr with air and spring front standard
@@JohnBrown-bu8jihis comment isn't about off road trails, he literally said for less aggressive gravel road type stuff. You're arguing with ghosts.
@@ThiefOfOranges Makes you wonder hey, who's the one smoking weed. 😄
@@JohnBrown-bu8ji Your reply is typical of someone replying a scripted defend your bike whatever the other person is saying. Good to practice the art of reading, listening and hearing what's being said before opening your mouth 😂
@@JohnBrown-bu8ji Comprehension problem John ?
I ended up with the V-Strom 800De and I am happy. With my experience with off road either bike would work for me. Suzuki has better colors imo though haha. I've never had cruise control on any bike I've owned so it's not much of a miss for myself. I do plan on doing longer tours with this one so I may find a solution that works at that point. Great review and all the other videos you posted on it. The Brothers from Red and Yellow will make the masses pretty happy over the hardcore riders.
Take one long big road trip on a bike with cruise and you'll ask yourself why you bother spending $10k+ on a bike that doesn't come with it when you could just get something on the used market for half that.
Absolutely spot on assessment of this bike.
I only had mine for three days - 850km / 530miles - and absolutely fell in love with it!
If I could, I would buy one right now!
Great review of your experience with the Transalp. I can tell you enjoy riding it from your demeanor when discussing the bike, and the joy you get from riding is what REALLY matters. I'd much rather ride a bike that I enjoy rather than one that has the top specs or highest reviewer rating.
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As a senior citizen I began riding at 16 years old on the then brand new 1969 DT-1 Yamaha. I then spent 10 years racing flat track, enduro, hillclimb and drag racing, and I think this Transalp is one of the greatest motorcycles ever made. I've owned 43 bikes, in many categories, and I have to state that a steetable dual purpose bike like this Transalp is the best of all worlds. It's not a hard core off road bike, and that makes it far more approachable. At 5'9" and 125 lbs, I have tried the 701 Husky, and an 890 KTM, and found they are way too tall and too focused on Hard Enduro, rather than the over 90% on road most riders actually do. Having watched videos like yours, and many others, on all the bikes in this mid-size category, I believe the Transalp is the absolute best all arounder on the market. I am getting one for spring here in Canada, and expect it will likely be my last new bike.
We have the same height and weight. My current street bike is a triumph street twin. Dirt, ajp pr4. I too have had many bikes.
That's high praise coming from someone with your lifetime of experience! 👍
Dude, I started on a Yamaha DT-E, I still dream about that bike and all my childhood adventures
I still have a 1989 Honda Transalp 600
I would love to see a comparison between the old and the new
Thanks, wish you great rides with it!
The pace of info flow was amazing. No time to swipe away because another good bit of info keeps hitting. Bravo 👏
You nailed it perfectly, mate! I was one of the first 350 customers in Germany and got my Transalp 750 in May. What can I say after more than 7000 km? It is a freaking fantastic bike with a peach of an engine! ❤ So flickable with a low center of gravity. I enjoy every second on this bike. I can really recommend the SC Project Rally Raid exhaust in terms of position, sound, weight and performance. I also shed further weight. My Transalp now sits at 94 hp and 202,5 kg. I moved the bars forward, maxed preload and increased the seat height by upgrading the seat. I can now shift more weight to the front which makes the riding experience even better. Great bike that has to be ridden to be understood.
Which taller seat did you get?
@@Romenet310 as there is no taller seat available, I went to my bike saddlery and upgraded my stock seat including thicker padding and a new fabric. Looks fantastic and is comfortable as hell.
The idea of a Transalp in the red white and blue livery with cruise control genuinely makes me take a 2nd look at my Africa Twin. But I suppose if excluding those things was in an effort to save people like me from cannibalizing future AT sales, it definitely worked...
Yeah I sat in a transalp at the dealer and all I could think was”awe, it’s a baby Africa Twin.” A little less weight is definitely appealing, but the extra power and bells and whistles on the AT would be hard to give up.
@@deanmalkewich2366 lovingly been calling it the Halfrica Twin
@@PoppedBitADV I've been referring to it that was as well 🤣
😆@@PoppedBitADV
Not having cruise control is a huge whiff. It feels like they left it off deliberately and instead added things like a quickshifter and power outlets that, while nice, can all easily be added aftermarket.
I couldnt agree with all of this more. I am absolutely in love with mine. I knew it was exactly what I wanted when it was announced for the EU, but it ended up being way better than I hoped. I did not think this thing would be so fast! Also I ride 99% road but I find myself being way more confident on it in the loose stuff than my CB500X. My friend has a T7 and is getting pretty jealous. I can say though after riding his, the T7 would be a fine substitute.
Bought a Transalp 2 weeks ago (91hp version, I'm in Canada). What a weapon!! That engine is just genius! On the road it thinks it's a Fire Blade with a 21" front wheel, and off road it is way more capable than I expected. The slipper clutch is great, the quick shifter is flawless, and the seat is super comfy. I loved my Africa Twin 1100, but I don't miss the extra weight, complexity, price tag, or maintenance costs. Go Honda!!!
Canada got the 83HP "North American" version.
@@sonnys8535Do you have a source for that? I've been trying to find a definitive answer on that question for awhile now...
@@alozborne Canadian bikes don't have the European ECU and they've got the same spark arrestor as the US models. The owner of a Canadian TA did several Dyno runs with different muffler configurations to confirm.
Not EU spec.
Heck even the BCU wiring is US spec, meaning no auxiliary light connectors.
@@sonnys8535 Bummer! Was really hoping we would get the EU variant. Oh well, hopefully an aftermarket ECU reprogram will become available over the next couple of years, when I'm ready to upgrade
@@alozborne agreed, and I believe it will. I'd rather have a properly tuned 83hp than just 91 above 9K rpm
I'd been on my cb500x for 2 years and loved it except it just didn't have the power and comfort for multi-day rides. A month and a half into my TA and man it's perfect. I was concerned that the larger size would be a disadvantage because I typically like smaller bikes but it feels lighter than it is once you're on it. And the seat is so much better than the cb500x, like way way better.
Thank you for the follow-up, Ben! After building the CB500x Haflrica-Twin for Rose, I was considering the Transalp for my next bike. I love our Africa Twin, but it's more bike than I need when riding solo, and honestly, I'm not sure I will be able to re-register it once we make it back to California.
I may just need to speak to someone at Honda... 🤔
Nice review!
These sensible Japanese midsize bang for the buck ADV bikes make so much sense for the rest of us, the Honda seems to really hit the sweet spot best. It is a pity Honda didn't see fit to bring the TA into the US with their red/white/blue color scheme and at least make cruise an option though as part of a tarted up premium package with bags and whatnot.
Of course I'd have to get back the missing horsepower and then some by flashing the ECU. So, inquiring hooligan minds wanna know, will it do a quick shifter enhanced whoolie? I would be willing to attempt that on somebody else's bike, for research purposes of course 😆
Well, you've convinced me to level up to the Transalp from my CB500X. Just don't tell the wife yet. Thanks! Great 1000 review!
I really like your no non-sens type of reviews. To the point, many would have done a 30 minute review, but you summed it up in under 15 minutes and you represent a majority of riders out there. Keep em coming! :)
Great review! Thank you. This bike is not what I could look for, but now I think I understand why it is like that, and why it deserves respect as it is.
I didn't want the new Transalp to be a Honda T7. I wanted it to be a 370 pound 500 cc single with a large rear rack, large fuel tank and other niceties to make an off road oriented ADV bike that had the HP to do long stretches of interstate if needed without being at 90% of redline. I wasn't disappointed because I knew Honda wouldn't sell us that bike. Apparently nobody will. We've been begging for decades. The Chinese are getting close.
Do you have any plans to cover the Suzuki 800DE? Im dying to hear what you think about that bike.
Yes, me too.
We love ours ... 💖💖
I have a 1988 Transalp 600. Still going strong! It's a Honda!
It kills me to see these cookie-cutter reviews. It's like all of you email each other the same script and review the same bike simultaneously. These are the upgrades I bought, motor size, seat height, and tires while standing next to the bike you bought for long-term review. Now let us all look at me ride it . I deleted the last half of the comments because it was a little harsh. I really question the youtube reviews. Before RUclips started paying people it was unscripted and for the most part truthful. Now it's more about buy from my affiliates and commenting, like and subscribe so I can make more money. The more I'm positive about this average bike the better the reviews. Bring back the Co host that always disagrees, just like King 5 did on evening magazine in the 80's.
I just discovered your channel and I'm a fan. Thanks for the good pieces of information you give! Love the overall tone of the video and the 8-bit vibe to intro and outro. Keep blasting!
I have been saving for one of these for 6 months. I am beyond excited. It will be the first time I buy a bike brand new, because it is exactly what I want.
that's awesome bro.
Just saw a T7 and TA side by side at a dealership. Different bikes for different purposes IMO. I would still choose the Tuareg 660 over both. For how and where I ride I chose the V85TT.
I work at a dealership, had a lot of people calling and asking about this bike over the past 2 years, but now that we actually have a few available nobody even looks at it.
Twice the price of a CB500x in my region, not twice the bike though. The VStrom 650 is also really competitive here.
@@pieterrossouw8596 The NX500 is more interesting..
@@leeinwis the NX500 is mostly a branding exercise as far as I'm concerned. It'll probably be successful with that mini Transalp/Africa Twin mixed look (I think it looks amazing, designer victory) - but its effectively an NC500X underneath. I hope the NX500 does well though since it'll put a lot of lightly used CB500X into the 2nd hand market and it's one of the best beginner-intermediate bikes around.
lol. That’s the buying public to a T.
All transalps are made here in japan so naturally they only see the white here... same as Africa twin coming in only red. But we get all 92hp and about $8k usd so... white looks fine and mccruise just launched cruise for the transalp
How does it compare to the cb500x? I am going to purchase one or the other this week and am trying to figure out if it’s worth the extra money.
I really like my Transalp so far but I haven’t had to get to the air filter yet 😂 I’m thinking about wiring a switch from the ABS main fuse it kills the abs and the tc and have a switch mounted on the dash credit to Big Rock Moto for the idea
I have a ten year old Honda NC700X that is perfectly capable as a commuter and with some upgrades would be fun on gravel roads, but I live in the rainforest and ride on road 99% of the time.
Ultimately I would have more than one bike, but until I win the lottery I'm sticking with my old Honda.
I own a 2014 NC750X since they came out and can find no reason to upgrade, even though I love the Transalp and Africa Twin. That extra money for hardly any benefit made me accept the fact that I may own the bike for the rest of my life. I love the NC. Stay safe.
Still a Great bike mate
I test drove a nc700x the front wheel is only 14" not good for off roads. But it was nice bike reliable
Yup, its a great commuter with loads of storage with the frunk and panniers and 75 mpg u.s.
Definitely not for trails.
Your analysis is spot on particularly the comment made @13:51 “There are way more of us than riders like this.” The benefit of this observation is the aftermarket inventors and suppliers will be more apt to come up with more and better products because they will find a greater number of buyers to make it worthwhile and profitable to come up with more accessories.
I feel like they're gonna sell a ton of these, so the mod makers will have to pay attention eventually
T7 way cooler looking and air filter access is exponentially better than the Honda. Every “adv” bike outside of European brands “suspension too soft”. Bring the T7 World Raid to the USA!!!
An American person with a motorcycle review channel?? Jeeze. The motorcycle channels appear to be mostly all English. This channel is rare indeed.
I just don’t understand not including cruise control. I’m interested in this, but I may lean towards a used Africa Twin. Not sure.
Awesome vid Ben. You and Ian @BigRockMoto are my top "go-to" RUclips personalities in the ADV/Dual Sport segment and both of you guys say about the same thing regarding the Transalp. I was pretty keen on the 890 but the quirkiness/reliability concerns put me off. Having been on an AT for a few years, thus spoiled by Honda's quality and reliability, seems like the Transalp checks most of the boxes for me. I REALLY wish it came with cruise control and think I'd prefer tubless tires but otherwise, it seems like a good choice for my next bike. Keep the awesome content coming Ben and hopefully we'll get to ride together some time.
Wild that the Trans Alp doesn't have tubeless, yet my €6500 Honda ADV350 scooter does
Great review Dork. Keep up the great videos!
Yes, Honda nailed this bike, and you nailed the review! I absolutely love my new Transalp. It's the only bike I have ridden that I like more than my 23 year old Transalp 650. That bike was very good at all types of riding but was seriously under-rated by most people. Have motorcyclists just got older or perhaps finally grown up?
Where Ian took his TA (this morning vid) might counter some of your gravel view … 🤔🤔
They came out with this a year too late,
I would have bought a Trans Alp if it was available, but I bought a Tiger 850 Sport in 2022, and am very pleased with it.
No regret, the Tiger is a very good bike. There will always be a different / better bike every year.
@@jeckjeck6943
No regrets at all. I like Hondas, and would have bought the TA without looking at the Triumph.
But I am very impressed with the Tiger. Rode from Minnesota to Washington state last summer to attend the TouraTech rally and ended up riding 1021mi in 18hrs on the way home.
I would love to see a comparison with this bike and the Suzuki Vstrom 800DE
Me too.
Big rock has a very thorough review on 800DE
Can you do a total cost for all the mods you put on the Transalp or estimate so we can know combined cost with the $9999.00 MSRP? Thanks Dork
Thank you, I've been excited for you to get to the 1000 mile mark for this review. Hopefully some day i can get a transalp, but for now I've got an old street legal xr400r and a honda nc700x I can take on adventures.
Great vid man 👍 and great bike for sure. But after 1k+ miles on mine, I was glad to part with it.
We need an upgraded Transalp Adventure Sport.
Same reasons I got my Suzuki Vstrom 650, that DOES come with a 12v accessory plug 😁, and is plenty capable for myself.
I'd be interested in knowing the ease of maintenance, including changing the air filter and engine oil,
and maybe even adjusting the valves. The less time I have to leave a bike at a shop for maintenance,
the better.
Tubeless tyres Honda, tubeless tyres!
As a distant past 1st gen multi TransAlp owner, it's exactly what I would have expected. The TA always punched above its weight and what the spec sheet might suggest. Not what I'm interested in at this time; but I'm not surprised at your review.
One of the best-organized and presented reviews... Thank you.
Tank you!
Yup. "Excellent." You nailed the review. Honda nailed the bike. I just bought one. (The Tenere is sexier, but the TransAlp will take me farther). That's it. Excellent, all over.
Excellent points. I like a bike with good tractor factor and many people say this bike prefers higher revs. Nice to hear you say that there is enough low end torque to tractor up a hill. Sounds like the ride modes resetting are probably the biggest annoyance. Still an excellent bike if used as designed. I believe you can push it but be prepared for way more wear and tear and a shorter life span.
Funny how everyone for a year were saying it was 93 hp in N. America and 103 in Europe and recent weeks have changed to 83 & 93 hp. Which is it?
Thanx for the update.
I recently bought a Transalp and would take it over an Africa Twin any day.
Lots of guys hate on it because they for whatever reason can't admit what they own isn't the best. Or they like riding in conditions where that bike is not designed to so there for its junk, too narrow minded. Great video as always !
For me right now, I don't think I even want a bike with 'modes,' or one that connects to an app either.
Hi Ben, thank you for the honest 1000 Mile review. Once the snow leaves I am going to take a test ride on the Transalp at my local Honda Dealer.
The transalp was in my consideration but then I found out you have to take the tank off to get to the air filter. Deal breaker for me.
Clearly you've never owned an Africa Twin
@@DorkintheRoad lol no, waaaaayyyy too heavy
Yes,the 800 V strom is so much better 🙏
Had 3 600 transalp in the past,not any feeling with these new one 🤷
An IMU is not expensive. Every smartphone has a 6-axis IMU, and those can be had for as little as $80 (an $80 phone might only have a 3-axis accelerometer, but $200 phones definitely have 6-axis). Likewise, a full color LCD and bluetooth are on an $80 phone. I'm constantly amazed at how cheap motorcycles can be while simultaneously being so tech backwards. Perhaps it's simply because manufacturers need somewhere to increase margin.
Upshift magazine recently posted some red white and blue graphics they're working on for this bike and it really made me take a second look. I'm just not a huge fan of the boring black.
Great video! The Transalp is a beautiful bike! I just found your channel, and subscribed! I have an off topic question, I noticed you have the Oxford heated grips on this bike.. What are your thoughts on those? I am considering getting them for my Honda Rebel 500 and I wanted someone with real world experience to comment. Since you ride in all weather, I am curious if they work well for colder temps? Any advice or tips you might have would be greatly appreciated!
In regards to being named a smaller number than the engine size 755cc/750. Honda did the same with the Hornet 900 having a 919cc Fireblade engine. Branded Honda 919 in America and can attest they're absolutely awesome motorcycles.
this explanation looks to me of when you're dating an average girl and when someone asks you about it, you rationalize and give reasons that yes, she's not great, but she keeps the bookshelf tidy. Life is too short to buy such boring motorcycles. Well, unless we buy not for pleasure, postman, etc. But for avneture?
Have you ridden one?
@@DorkintheRoad no, but last year I tested AfricaT, DesertX, T7, 800de, 890 AdventureS, crf300. I'm mainly interested in off-road riding.
The fact that the CRF300 had weak suspension during my ride is no surprise, but I didn't expect that the 890 Adventure S (apex) suspension would disappoint me so much (bo bad in spec: 200mm travel, fully adjustable).
So if I was disappointed by the work of the WP apex suspension (in offroad, I admit it's amazing on asphalt), I don't even want to think how disappointed I would be with Transapl.
Another thing is the TC, I wanted to have something like the offroad TC, like the rally mode in the KTM, which allows for long slides. The TC in the Honda Transalp works terribly in off-road conditions.
Another issue is access to the air filter, last year I went on such an expedition that the filter had to be cleaned every day. Good luck with the Transalp.
I found a motorcycle that has it all, very good suspension with full adjustment and 220 travel. Offroad TC, air filter under the seat. Japanese :-)
Hope your girlfriend didn’t read your comment.
@@mjonno64 hehe, please don't tell her
Riding the Transalp 600 right now, mainly offroad camping trips. Love Honda, but after seeing the TA750 and hearing a lot of negativity was thinking to go save up for the T7...
Your honest review made me rethink and I might just stick with the Transalp line 👀 Back on the list.
try both of them and see what you like
Get rid of quick shifters and cancelling turn signals
Give me cruise control and USB charge port throw in a gps mount
Would love to see a poll of this very thing
I am sure Honda has it reasons but shouldn’t listen to mass mean something
Ben & Ian have sold me on the TA, after both dropped more vids I had to go test ride 1 in the cold yesterday afternoon! And…, it was just OK. Think I’ve been spoiled owning 790 ADV R in past, much pricier Duc V4S, TA does 1 thing great = value, which it is. Power is fine but not fast, turn in isn’t great, fork dive is heavy under braking, quick shifter is nowhere near premium brands, felt Ike a high end KLR 650 w/ more hp. Bummed because dealer was only asking MSRP & wanted to save $, definitely a budget bike & right pick for some but not if you can afford more. Have owned several Hondas & stand behind their reliability
It's not an 890 for sure. It's a budget bike that punches above its weight class.
@@DorkintheRoad yep, that’s a perfect way to put it. More thrilling bikes out there, but none at $9,999
@@THEelduderino KTM 790 new model!!! Blows it to pieces…
Is there a mid sized adv bike with cruise control? Seems like a big miss when I want to run from one state to another on tours, just my own request maybe I’m the dork?
Excellent review. Between yours and Ian's I feel pretty well informed. Thanks. Safe travels.
It fits exactly the same niche as the original Transalp, and gets exactly the same comments/criticisms as that one got. By the same sort of people who failed to understand it that time round too.
I agree Ben with everything you said. I have one out here in Colorado and only have been on gravel roads and the street.I have had two Africa twins and a T7 and feel this is the best bike for me out of all the other bikes. Loved the AT but way too big and heavy for the BDRs for me. The T7 was just alright kinda boring to ride and top heavy only being 5'8. Thanks for all you do!!!
Great summery. It also looks Way better in the flesh Way better. You have to see one.. Just a great bike, Spoiler on the screen job done. Cruise control is the only real neg for me, CC is So useful in town as well as on the highway I set to not set off the speed traps.
Thanks for a great, informative review.
I’m getting close to picking up my new TransAlp, and from all the reviews of it that I’ve seen, it will be the perfect bike for me.
I have a CRF300 Rally for the off road stuff, and the TransAlp will be for the on-road stuff.
A perfect combination.
Happy Trails!
This would be my perfect bike if it had cruise control. 😢
Excellent review!
You had me at self cancelling turn signals...🤣
I think it would help if Honda didn't choose the most boring color possible as the only choice in the USA
I like it. I think anybody that expected it to be like the old one was not disappointed. Those are still great, and they were used by police departments from fFance to Spain. Thank you for another great review.
Tell us more about the aftermarket electronic mod that connects my iPhone to the dash board.
No mod. You just need to find a reputable place to download the app
Good value, but no cruise is a deal-breaker for road trips
All you have to do is drive one for a couple miles. Its an amazing bike.
Doing 50 down narrow logging roads, I hope it has deer/elk/bear/Sasquatch auto-braking mode. I used to do 50 and sometime more down such roads unlit a large buck crossed left to right with no chance of me slowing down. I went left and my right hand and grips hit the deer's tail. No one was hurt, but ripping down narrow roads ... no mas!
Similar potential probs with Australian roads. Kangaroos, Wallabies, Wombats etc etc etc. You can't be too careful folks.
I dislike where the adventure bike has gone, all these extra ride modes that are unnecessary and they just increase complexity and raise cost. The windscreen I feel is just to deflect some wind off the body, don't think I would like looking through a windscreen while riding. You probably get some buffeting as you ride as I do but I find if I stand up there is smooth airflow and no noise. I had a R1100gs for a few years and now have a Multistrada, rarely use the ride modes and it's crap on the gravel. The GS was a better bike for adventure all around, seating position was a little tighter than the Multi, but it was much more confidence inspiring on the gravel roads. This is the first I heard of this bike too, sounds interesting for $10k.
I'm sold on this thing. I really wish we had the option for the white and blue color though.
I bet it'll be out next year.
Mccruise in Australia make a complete ride by wire electronic cruise control for this bike
Yay Dork! It is Dork in the Road and Ian for me. I love watching both. Even when they are long reviewing the same machine. Thank you !
We are currently looking for our next bike purchases and appreciate this reviews perspective. Sure we all want Honda to make the 750cc light weight and more affordable version of the Africa’s twin, that’s just not the case here.
While I have not ridden one yet, from your & other reviews I see it more like a different but “better” machine to fill the roll that the Kawasaki KLR did for so many years. Keep up the good work Ben!
what is fuel mileage? thanks
I use mine as a daily driver and off-road and cruising across Florida to go hang out in the woods and I’m averaging 54 miles to the gallon
I have noticed if you just tool around on long trips between 60 and 65 miles an hour. The fuel economy is almost 70 but I can’t seem to do that and I also leave it in sport mode for some reason the front tire comes off the ground a lot, and the most common light that flashes on the dash is traction control. Apparently my wrist is slightly heavy.
Almost bought a transalp but went with the tenere instead. Both are very nice
Enjoyed the review. I do hope you play around with a more aggressive tire before things dry out.
Can you point me to the aftermarket app to use roadsync in the USA? Picking up my new transalp tomorrow. Thank you
Exactly, the only negative reviews I've seen are from those who haven't ridden it and just base their review on the specifications and their own bias. Try one, they're great
As usual we will always have to argue with specsheets warriors.
$999,000 is an awful lot for any motorcycle.
Nice review. I'm interested in it as well as the Suzuki V-Strom 800.
Now to find some comparison videos.
The exhaust looks way too low for creek crossings etc.
dirt bikes don’t have or need traction control nor does an adventure bike need it because it is intrusive with loose terrain
only a power mode for rain or touring A B C is about the only tech you need… traction control just causes you to crash and go wide in a turn, cutting power as you are leaned over
Previously Honda ST1300, Super Tenere, ZX14, Concours 14, WR250R etc
I'm pretty sure the Suzy 800 keeps your settings.
Ours does
Random question perhaps but - why are some bikes 'restricted' in their US-editions? I thought the EU was mostly the cause for a lot of restrictions due to the emissions regulations and such. Or are those two not related at all?
27,000 miles on my Tenere 700. Will never have anything INSTEAD of a T7, only IN ADDITION TO a T7. Wish the T7 had some of the best features of my Norden 901 (tubeless tires, cruise control, larger, lower fuel tank) but these Japanese companies refuse to build what we really want. Air filter access alone on the Transalp is a NO WAY 😡
I keep bouncing between the AT and the Tuareg as my next bike, if i ever move on from the CB500X. IMO the Tuareg is the better bike, but... Aprilia... And the TA front end screams Cb500x styling. So, to me, the TA is a bigger CB (CB750X?)
Hopefully there'll be tubeless wheels on 2025 models, which would make the choice easier.
Great review. Thank you!
Freaking love this bike! I can tell you do too. Safe travels and happy trails .
Great review, thanks. Superficial inquiry alert, but have you ever heard one on an aftermarket exhaust, and if so, does it sound anywhere near as fruity as the T7?
Transalp the only adventurebike without ambient temperature on the dash ??
So you can drive cross country not having a clou what the temperature is.
Your video's are great, really well done, but I have a question. I'm trying to work myself into buying this bike but need some help. I have a KTM 390 Adv that I love, and which led me to get a KTM 350 exc-f for more offroad capability and a CB500x for more road focused outings. Some happy I kept the 390 because the cb500x has been entirely underwhelming. It is the most boring form of mediocre on the road, and even worse off the pavement. Slow, top-heavy, dog with lousy suspension. Can someone reassure me that the Transalp is way more Africa twin than CB500, that it feels NOTHING like a cb500x? Dork, I was really excited by your review, it described the bike I want, but then I watched the one you did of the CB500x, and it was super positive too. But I have trouble thinking of a nice thing to say about that bike. I guess I could say it is reliable. So I'm not sure what to believe now?
I'm really thinking about getting this bike, well selling or trading my 22 KTM 890 Adventure for this bike. Is this a smart thing to do? I'm not in love with my KTM, reach is long for me and the seat is really uncomfortable. I had a CB650R and sold that to get a bike that I could take on longer tripes and the KTM seemed like a winner. It's just not anymore comfortable then the CB and that's really disappointing. Lot's I love about it, the power, nice high windshield and so on but if it's not comfortable (IE for me) what's the point. Any advice is appreciated.