Hey,I’m the guy who gave you a hard time on one of your recent videos about thinking that your exhaust needed to be changed! I feel bad about that. You can do whatever you want with your bike! And I really like all your videos and your approach overall to adventure riding. Also,the routing and the sound on this new exhaust is vastly superior to the old one!
I didn't say anything, but I too felt that changing the exhaust was unnecessary. I just planned to take it easier on the trails. I thought it'd be too much trouble to change out as well. But no! Easy.
That upgrade looks and sounds fantastic. I don't care for "loud" either, but a balanced and deep tone is my preference...hp/efficiency is a plus. Do you think a breathing upgrade would be helpful??? More air in...more exhaust out.
I totally agree with your choice of exhaust. Honda should have fitted one higher. I have a 34 year old xl600v with the original exhaust, which is set higher .
That fluttering chirping noise at the tail pipe, that is the baffle stuffed into the end of it. It's an audio effect as the pressure zips around that tip. You'll have to drill that rivet and remove that tip if you don't want that metallic flutter noise on top of the booming sound. It's why I normally hate baffle inserts because of how much they change the tone of a nice muffler.
Like others have said no spark arrestor, no go. And the biggest issue w all these bikes but especially the Transalp is that Honda did extensive market research and know who they are selling to and trying to sell to and the bike is a reflection of real life..does an off road bike need cruise control? No.. does it need 3/4 of the features on the Transalp? No. Is the Tenere 700 getting beat up in reviews for things it does off road? No. But on road!! For sure.. so Honda knows that these bikes are going to be 90-10.. and the 10% off road will be non technical dirt roads.. middle aged men are not going in single track and Baja conditions and all the pretend is fine for marketing but it's make believe.. and moving the exhaust up near your wife's body and hands is a bad idea, raising the exhaust up near your groceries, work clothes or softball shoes and gloves.. again bad idea. It's ok if you are going to ride off road, without luggage, more aggressive.. but to make a bunch of modifications for off road looks and function when you are going to be on the road 90+%of the time is silly and counterproductive. Honda had that pipe in 8-10 places during design phase and it's there for a reason.. and your passenger, luggage know why
Nice upgrade! The next time, when you tighten the exhaust, go from the engine to the rear bracket in that order. It will make for for a much stronger and linear resistance. in case of a bad fall. I heard that on another YT channel, from some hardcore enduro traveler / racer. Have great fun on your rides.
Mivv makes good stuff, the can looks really cool, and the overall sound is great. Ya gotta love the throb of a 270 degree twin. The stock part throttle lower RPM to midrange fueling is super lean on any new bike, full throttle top end is generally correct as the EPA doesn't test there, except for sound, evidently. That "gargle" is due to it being lean. The US versions of the Transalp is also top end limited vs. Euro bikes. It is a psychological defect I have, but this would bother me. I bet an ECU flash with Nels over at 2 Wheel Dynoworks would get rid of the top end restriction and nicely improve the rest of the rev range. Corrected fueling would probably get rid of the lean "gargle" as a side effect also, leaving just a perfectly smooth exhaust note. I have a '23 Husky 701 Enduro, alas that bike's ECU is not flashable so you have to go with a Power Commander. I added a Yosh can and it sounded much better and ran a bit better but to be honest it was weak on the bottom for a massive thumper. I then added Rottweiler mapped PC6 and O2 sensor dongle, and the Kraken was freakin' unleashed. Top end was always strong and it is perhaps a little better, but the real story is the dramatic gains in low end and midrange at part throttle where the bike is actually ridden. Instead of feeling mushy, it is now on it's toes and snaps to it when the throttle is turned, even by a small amount. Jab it and ya better be hanging on - keeping my license might be a wheelie big problem 😆 The 690 platform bikes are known to be choked up badly. They make impressive full throttle peak power numbers, but they are a bit weak under the curve at lower RPM. I wager the Transalp isn't as bad, but no doubt tuning it still has good value. My other bike is a '14 Super Tenere with a Yosh can, flashed the ECU on that and it picked up some nice gains in the low end and midrange after flashing it. Surprisingly my overall fuel economy got better, probably because it needs less throttle to cruise on the highway. I mention all this to support the value of tuning these new bikes. Just do it...
The weight savings would be my motivation for any exhaust change. I don’t get the argument about reducing width, given you can get your panniers tighter with it down lower. Maybe it’s going to catch on some rocks, but other than that I don’t see the issue with it lower. Just my thoughts. Ride well 😎
Hey its great video, love that exhaust mod. Can you share link for your filming gear, your picture is great, no wind noise either, pro stuff. Now it looks like stock 1989 Transalp, ufff. Someone should do something about the front light as well, and then it's gonna be great.
I think a higher exhaust is a good feature on any bike going off road. That Mivv pipe sounds great! Just about the only thing that makes me look to not buy a Transalp, is the airfilter access. It's a pain in the butt apparently. Maintenance shouldn't be
Not bad at all but probably not for me. Two up would probably not work very well. For now i my mind I think I will keep the stock pipe. Water crossings are not high on the list for change, nor a deeper sound as the original is surprisingly nice. Good work and thanks for sharing.
Very nice. This is the exact episode I was looking for. I plan on picking up my new TransAlp in January, and the exhaust was one of my main issues to address. I subscribed to your channel, hoping to get some more info & mods for the TransAlp. I like the look of that seat you have on the bike in this episode. Is it an add-on? Happy Trails!
Remove the baffle and that strange noise will disappear. It's the exhaust pulses hitting the removable baffle that's creating that unpleasant sound. You'll also reduce exhaust temps and improve exhaust life by removing the baffle.
Looks like passenger is going to get their leg cooked though!? I have had Mivv exhausts on a previous bike, and they decent quality, deep bass sounding.
These look good! I just rode 1,000 miles in very windy conditions on the stock tires. Do you think better tires would help the buffeting at high speeds? It felt like the front tire wasn’t tracking well above 80MPH in the wind.
I wonder what the European specked Transalp XL750R differences are to get the 91hp performance engine, maybe just mapping and a different baffled muffler and less restricted catalyst exhaust system? I would love to get to know the in depth secrets that's held back from us here in the US.
also, wonder why the Transalp has ~91 hp with 750 cc and the AT with 1100 only has ~100 hp. I wish the hp # was higher. Must be due to a variety of specs in the engine and electronics.
Now We’re talking. Well done & well presented thanx. Would be nice if You would consider putting numbers & data in metric for Us from the arctic world 👍
I miss undertail exhausts. Looked so much cleaner (higher C.O.G be damned). That up pipe exposed on front of the swing arm looks like a complete afterthought. Honda should have run it thru the swing arm or at leasr very close to the swing arm pivot like a 2004 CBR1000RR.
Hey AU, so what happened to the 890s, Do you still have it ,or did you get rid of it for the Transalp? If so ,why. I am tore between the two for my next bike and would be very interested if you could shed some light, cheers from NY.
so after a few months now, how do you think that it compares to the Tiger 900? I've got permission to get a new sooter and I'm torn between the two.......
Apples to oranges… the RP 900 is almost twice the price and WAAAAAAY more off road capable. But for its target market, the TA 750 looks like a solid machine.
I don't accept exhaust noise as an adventure bike necessity. Noise is counter intuitive when you're off roading near wildlife. I thought exhaust noise was a Harley or urban bike thing to attract attention. Oh, studies have shown that motorcycle exhaust noise does nothing for safety, unless your neighbors get tired of damn noise. i do agree with raising the muffler for stream and creek crossing but again, it all about looks and noise.
As Honda thought so poorly about the oil sump low ground height it's truly just a highway poser. Add a guard and you have less than 8" clearance. Lifting your exhaust doesn't really help a major design flaw.... Dont even get me started on the air filter change which any offroader needs due far more than a poser on the highway
Great video. I like the idle speed gurgle. Nice look & color. So it is about 1.5 lbs lighter than the stock which is not anything. But revved up it will always sound like a parrallel twin and there is no way to improve that. I would not be serious off roading this bike if I finally decide to get one. That will be for my KTM 300 XC enduro. As such a higher exhaust will only get in the way of luggage and is an expense I would pass on.
adventure riding is a marketing term.those bikes called on/off and the only thing is capable for off road riding is to go throu eady dirt and gravel roads.if you want to do hard enduro go and buy an enduro or a dirt bike.you are also lucky,there in america, to still have xr650 and dr650,and dr400.
So sorry I totally forgot to show the weight of the stock exhaust. 🤦♂ Stock exhaust is 7lbs 12oz
You bastard!
(lol! cheers!)
It’s all good
that's LIGHT!!
How many times I scrolled through the vid to get the weight... You're a bad man but not as bad as that exhaust :)
Hey,I’m the guy who gave you a hard time on one of your recent videos about thinking that your exhaust needed to be changed! I feel bad about that. You can do whatever you want with your bike! And I really like all your videos and your approach overall to adventure riding.
Also,the routing and the sound on this new exhaust is vastly superior to the old one!
I didn't say anything, but I too felt that changing the exhaust was unnecessary. I just planned to take it easier on the trails. I thought it'd be too much trouble to change out as well. But no! Easy.
That upgrade looks and sounds fantastic. I don't care for "loud" either, but a balanced and deep tone is my preference...hp/efficiency is a plus. Do you think a breathing upgrade would be helpful??? More air in...more exhaust out.
New exhaust looks great - how about a vid on adding soft bags to see what will fit?
Yeah, I have a hard time seeing how that would work.
Great video. Just bought a TransAlp yesterday and your vids are very helpful! Thanks!
Can you buy me one ?
Great improvement! As I don’t carry a pillion I’ve removed the left pillion foot peg bracket. If I had your setup I could remove them both!
The muffler pitter patter sound with the baffle in can be tuned with some muffler packing material. I would check out the design and try to improve.
I totally agree with your choice of exhaust. Honda should have fitted one higher. I have a 34 year old xl600v with the original exhaust, which is set higher .
awesome. Can't wait to hear it on the road.
SOUNDS AWESOME!!!!
That fluttering chirping noise at the tail pipe, that is the baffle stuffed into the end of it. It's an audio effect as the pressure zips around that tip. You'll have to drill that rivet and remove that tip if you don't want that metallic flutter noise on top of the booming sound. It's why I normally hate baffle inserts because of how much they change the tone of a nice muffler.
That black Alp but with the "gold" rims would be perfect. I wonder if that new slipon will interfear with side bags
Like others have said no spark arrestor, no go. And the biggest issue w all these bikes but especially the Transalp is that Honda did extensive market research and know who they are selling to and trying to sell to and the bike is a reflection of real life..does an off road bike need cruise control? No.. does it need 3/4 of the features on the Transalp? No. Is the Tenere 700 getting beat up in reviews for things it does off road? No. But on road!! For sure.. so Honda knows that these bikes are going to be 90-10.. and the 10% off road will be non technical dirt roads.. middle aged men are not going in single track and Baja conditions and all the pretend is fine for marketing but it's make believe.. and moving the exhaust up near your wife's body and hands is a bad idea, raising the exhaust up near your groceries, work clothes or softball shoes and gloves.. again bad idea. It's ok if you are going to ride off road, without luggage, more aggressive.. but to make a bunch of modifications for off road looks and function when you are going to be on the road 90+%of the time is silly and counterproductive. Honda had that pipe in 8-10 places during design phase and it's there for a reason.. and your passenger, luggage know why
They make universal usfs spark arrestors that are like 50 bucks stop crying 😂
Love that exhaust looks great. I think it would be great looking if they had that pipe in black. But looks and sounds great
Spray it black
Nice upgrade! The next time, when you tighten the exhaust, go from the engine to the rear bracket in that order. It will make for for a much stronger and linear resistance. in case of a bad fall. I heard that on another YT channel, from some hardcore enduro traveler / racer.
Have great fun on your rides.
@@olismotoadventures thanks for the tip 🤝
Mivv makes good stuff, the can looks really cool, and the overall sound is great. Ya gotta love the throb of a 270 degree twin.
The stock part throttle lower RPM to midrange fueling is super lean on any new bike, full throttle top end is generally correct as the EPA doesn't test there, except for sound, evidently. That "gargle" is due to it being lean.
The US versions of the Transalp is also top end limited vs. Euro bikes. It is a psychological defect I have, but this would bother me. I bet an ECU flash with Nels over at 2 Wheel Dynoworks would get rid of the top end restriction and nicely improve the rest of the rev range. Corrected fueling would probably get rid of the lean "gargle" as a side effect also, leaving just a perfectly smooth exhaust note.
I have a '23 Husky 701 Enduro, alas that bike's ECU is not flashable so you have to go with a Power Commander. I added a Yosh can and it sounded much better and ran a bit better but to be honest it was weak on the bottom for a massive thumper. I then added Rottweiler mapped PC6 and O2 sensor dongle, and the Kraken was freakin' unleashed. Top end was always strong and it is perhaps a little better, but the real story is the dramatic gains in low end and midrange at part throttle where the bike is actually ridden. Instead of feeling mushy, it is now on it's toes and snaps to it when the throttle is turned, even by a small amount. Jab it and ya better be hanging on - keeping my license might be a wheelie big problem 😆
The 690 platform bikes are known to be choked up badly. They make impressive full throttle peak power numbers, but they are a bit weak under the curve at lower RPM. I wager the Transalp isn't as bad, but no doubt tuning it still has good value. My other bike is a '14 Super Tenere with a Yosh can, flashed the ECU on that and it picked up some nice gains in the low end and midrange after flashing it. Surprisingly my overall fuel economy got better, probably because it needs less throttle to cruise on the highway.
I mention all this to support the value of tuning these new bikes. Just do it...
It looks really funky IMO
nice exhaust! you dont need high exhaust for water crossing
Lower is better for passenger
I had to laugh when he made that comment. Completely invalidates anything else he might say mechanically.
The weight savings would be my motivation for any exhaust change.
I don’t get the argument about reducing width, given you can get your panniers tighter with it down lower.
Maybe it’s going to catch on some rocks, but other than that I don’t see the issue with it lower.
Just my thoughts.
Ride well 😎
yeah, of course it all depends on rider and rides. I have been in a few tight spots and water crossing where the high exhaust is a big benefit.
Might the height of the new exhaust compromise the use of soft luggage??
The first mod on a bike must be the sound! The rest can follow... Well done with MIVV!
Like the move up and lessening of the weight but I don’t think I could get past the sound.
Sound like a cruiser almost, lol
Hey its great video, love that exhaust mod. Can you share link for your filming gear, your picture is great, no wind noise either, pro stuff. Now it looks like stock 1989 Transalp, ufff. Someone should do something about the front light as well, and then it's gonna be great.
I think a higher exhaust is a good feature on any bike going off road. That Mivv pipe sounds great! Just about the only thing that makes me look to not buy a Transalp, is the airfilter access. It's a pain in the butt apparently. Maintenance shouldn't be
Lower exhaust for passengers
Such an awesome video! Thank you so much sir!!!
thank you
You have One good bike right there! Love your videos from Sardinia 🇮🇹🇬🇪
Ehhh I use to live in Sardinia
@@adventureundone in wich town bro
@@user-hz2tf5lv7f lamadalina (did I spell that wrong, lol)
Not bad at all but probably not for me. Two up would probably not work very well. For now i my mind I think I will keep the stock pipe. Water crossings are not high on the list for change, nor a deeper sound as the original is surprisingly nice. Good work and thanks for sharing.
Hopefully you cleaned the new pipe before revving it hot and didn't leave any oil marks from touching it
this video is well detailed 🙏 bravo
Nice! I am a big fan of those exhausts for safety reasons if you fall on the side. They do the same with Teneres. However, is this euro 4/5 compliant?
I don't understand foot feet oz pound inc stones.
But MIVV has a real good sound 😀
Do you understand how to use Google, or is that also above your pay grade?
@@rogerl7533 I try to stay above your US IQ. by using me brain 😀
What seat pad do you use? Does it help? Im a heavy heavy guy and my backside is hurting bad riding my bike.
Curious about this, too
I quit riding bikes for 6 months and tried walking, lost 50 pounds and now when i ride my bike my backsides feels better
What's the name of that seat attachment you got on your bike? Looks so comfy!
Hi, it's a really nice custom transalp. 👍🏻👍🏻
I wish they offered this in white/red/blue as blends in too much - LIKE the bike but no color options ?
Looks and sounds rad! Great video!
Is it louder than stock
And do you reckon I could fix a luggage rack frame
Around the muffler. Cheers mate. Good vids. Should have kept it
Excelent upgrade. 👍
Definitely sounds throatier. What tires are you running? The tread's quite nice
Thanks WOW THAT'S AWESOME 😎
Very nice.
This is the exact episode I was looking for. I plan on picking up my new TransAlp in January, and the exhaust was one of my main issues to address.
I subscribed to your channel, hoping to get some more info & mods for the TransAlp.
I like the look of that seat you have on the bike in this episode. Is it an add-on?
Happy Trails!
Love your vids buddy, keep em coming
Remove the baffle and that strange noise will disappear. It's the exhaust pulses hitting the removable baffle that's creating that unpleasant sound. You'll also reduce exhaust temps and improve exhaust life by removing the baffle.
Looks like passenger is going to get their leg cooked though!?
I have had Mivv exhausts on a previous bike, and they decent quality, deep bass sounding.
Pull the baffle out and it won’t have that weird sound when the RPMS comes back back down.
These look good! I just rode 1,000 miles in very windy conditions on the stock tires. Do you think better tires would help the buffeting at high speeds? It felt like the front tire wasn’t tracking well above 80MPH in the wind.
with a 21" front wheel I always get that feeling.
@@adventureundone that makes sense! I guess that is one reason the GS always has a 19”.
nice video pal!! nice sound too🤙🤙🤙
what's this sadle comfort add-on you have? where can I get one?
amzn.to/3RliGLD
I apologize if you have already covered this in a previous video, but could you please tell me what tires you have on there in this video?
No prob man, here is the video ruclips.net/video/esyzoG3mbxY/видео.htmlsi=RXqDWek565W3GSUS
Sounds awesome
very cool.. im almost sold on the transalp,,.... what tires you running..?
ruclips.net/video/esyzoG3mbxY/видео.htmlsi=6sL30bPGAOldYcpD
Go one up on your spark plugs to get rid off bad noise
Great vid - what's the weight difference?
So sorry I totally forgot to show the weight of the stock exhaust. 🤦♂ Stock exhaust is 7lbs 12oz
If you add Cruse control and tubeless tires too it might become like it is something.
Cannot help but think of the doomed Titan submersible whenever carbon fiber is mentioned. 🤔
I wonder what the European specked Transalp XL750R differences are to get the 91hp performance engine, maybe just mapping and a different baffled muffler and less restricted catalyst exhaust system? I would love to get to know the in depth secrets that's held back from us here in the US.
Infact its close to 92hp
also, wonder why the Transalp has ~91 hp with 750 cc and the AT with 1100 only has ~100 hp. I wish the hp # was higher. Must be due to a variety of specs in the engine and electronics.
Nice looking pipe
I don't see how raising the hot exhaust up by the saddlebags is better?
Just carbon wrap it...
I think its one of the best sounds for Transalp out there. To my taste it beats yoshimura
Will it affect the exaust fitting stability if we adjust rear suspension height? Just wondering...
Kudos to awesome efforts for this review
no, it will be all good
@@adventureundone thankyou!
I am curious if it will work with the OEM panniers.
Want the exhaust lower to lower the pegs, for a passenger
Great video!
Seems like it would be in the way for luggage, soft and hard.
looks great and sounds great, have you looked at the original cases, will they fit this exhaust?
I don’t have them, but I highly doubt they will.
i love the sound
Now We’re talking.
Well done & well presented thanx. Would be nice if You would consider putting numbers & data in metric for Us from the arctic world 👍
Will do in future vids 👍
Does panniers suitable with this exhaust?? Givi or sw motech ??
hey! What´s the name of the pillow for the seat? looks comfy!
amzn.to/3R9rTqp
great vid~ so the catalytic converter remains? I can't stand those things~ I would rather wait for a full system to come out.
yeah it stays. not sure how much that part will be
Akropovic will be coming out with a full system soon. Will be expensive.
Why can't you stand those things? Childhood trauma?
@@evankapel4125 Arrow has one now~ not sure how to adjust the ECU for the increased air flow, do you know?
You look like a true ADV rider.
Congrats.
Makes it obvious how badly light throttle inputs need tuned. Definitely feels lean to me at low gear, low rpm, light throttle.
3:17 -- Let's call it 3 pounds 16 ounces..... Or maybe we could call it 4 pounds? :) thanks for the giggle
Great video. What was the weight difference from the stock exhaust?
So sorry I totally forgot to show the weight of the stock exhaust. 🤦♂ Stock exhaust is 7lbs 12oz
@@adventureundone great thanks, I just bought a transalp this morning.
@@thefoggytrekkerehhh congrats!!!
What seat pad are you using? Thanks
I miss undertail exhausts.
Looked so much cleaner (higher C.O.G be damned).
That up pipe exposed on front of the swing arm looks like a complete afterthought.
Honda should have run it thru the swing arm or at leasr very close to the swing arm pivot like a 2004 CBR1000RR.
Man I thought you seemed familiar as hell Ive seen some of your tech reviews before 😂😂
😂❤
I hate reading and I like pictures... It's my favorite too😅
Hey AU, so what happened to the 890s, Do you still have it ,or did you get rid of it for the Transalp? If so ,why. I am tore between the two for my next bike and would be very interested if you could shed some light, cheers from NY.
I got rid of the 890 for the tiger 900 rally pro, then totaled that recently.
Sorry can't keep up, lol. Maybe you can do a segment on reasons why and some comparisons, would make a good vid I think (at least for me)
Cool video thank you for sharing!
Thank u for watching 🤝
What was the weight difference?
So sorry I totally forgot to show the weight of the stock exhaust. 🤦♂ Stock exhaust is 7lbs 12oz
What's the seat cushion you have?
so after a few months now, how do you think that it compares to the Tiger 900? I've got permission to get a new sooter and I'm torn between the two.......
Oh man, no questions asked the Tiger 900 blows this away in every way.
Apples to oranges… the RP 900 is almost twice the price and WAAAAAAY more off road capable. But for its target market, the TA 750 looks like a solid machine.
Looks great with those tires.- SMDSR
Have you changed the air filter yet?
No
I don't accept exhaust noise as an adventure bike necessity. Noise is counter intuitive when you're off roading near wildlife. I thought exhaust noise was a Harley or urban bike thing to attract attention. Oh, studies have shown that motorcycle exhaust noise does nothing for safety, unless your neighbors get tired of damn noise. i do agree with raising the muffler for stream and creek crossing but again, it all about looks and noise.
no one ever said noise is?
@@adventureundone MIVV did, "Designed to improve the aesthetics', sound and performance"
can add a cap to make quiet they got
Anyone know if there’s a quiet solution for repositioning the exhaust?
Too close to the right side rear indicator. Why you don't mention it ?
Amazing. All this stuff to make it sound like a stock T7 :))
😂
Did you pay for the muffler with your hard-earned cash, or was it provided gratis?
Buenas tardes donde puedo comprar la funda de asiento de piloto
As Honda thought so poorly about the oil sump low ground height it's truly just a highway poser. Add a guard and you have less than 8" clearance. Lifting your exhaust doesn't really help a major design flaw.... Dont even get me started on the air filter change which any offroader needs due far more than a poser on the highway
The Pipe is about 2 feet longer. That costs mid-range-performance!
That burbling sounds is.
The idle fuel mixture is to lean.
I think that bike needs more than a new can
Good move.Thks.
So how much weight savings does it give you?
I don't remember but I believe I weighed them in the vid
Be cool if the original muffler was simply mounted hire
Nice 👍
Honda never put the Transalp in the market as a adventure bike..
Great video.
I like the idle speed gurgle.
Nice look & color.
So it is about 1.5 lbs lighter than the stock which is not anything.
But revved up it will always sound like a parrallel twin and there is no way to improve that.
I would not be serious off roading this bike if I finally decide to get one. That will be for my KTM 300 XC enduro.
As such a higher exhaust will only get in the way of luggage and is an expense I would pass on.
You sound like a barrel of laughs wanna hang out lol
adventure riding is a marketing term.those bikes called on/off and the only thing is capable for off road riding is to go throu eady dirt and gravel roads.if you want to do hard enduro go and buy an enduro or a dirt bike.you are also lucky,there in america, to still have xr650 and dr650,and dr400.