Great vid..yep I ride a 2018 cb500x and just ordered the transalp cos I like the cb but just wanted that bit more power and capability for adventure riding 2 up...
More like a dual sport bike leaning towards a sport touring utility bike, which I am looking for one. And I looked up the gearbox ratios and it looks like it would be very versatile for on and off road adventuring. Awesome video reviews you have and that is why I keep coming back to this channel!
I own the Africa twin adventure sport & my wife has the XL750. Both great bikes in their own right. The Transalp would be pretty good off road with some decent suspension & higher spring rate. To ride, the Transalp feels quicker than the AT if you work the gears but roll on speed is nowhere near, especially in top gear. TA is quicker through twisty roads because of the lack of weight. I prefer the AT but the TA is much easier to live with day to day due to lack of weight & minimum tech
@@toejamtimmy4402 Interesting to know. And also the overall 6th gear ratio is 4.69 to 1 on the Transalp, that is geared like a lot of big liter bikes because my 2022 KTM 1290 SAR has an overall 6th gear ratio of 4.29 to 1 and I have seen where Chris Birch’s 1290 is geared 4.56 to 1 in 6th gear, so I do believe it is geared really tall for a 755cc bike and also to note too the TA has a first gear overall ratio of 14.99 to 1. And looking at the KTM 890 Adventure R or the 890 Adventure S they have 15.38 to 1 first gear overall ratio and a 5.17 to 1 sixth gear overall ratio. So you could put on a 15 teeth front sprocket in the Transalp and the 1st gear ratio would be 15.99 to 1 and the 6th ratio would be 5.0 to 1 overall so the TA would have a better down low 1st gear and still have a better cruising 6th gear overall ratios than any KTM to date. I see a big future for this 755cc engine and transmission package!
Good video. I agree it is closer to a base AT which I own. I have a deposit on the Transalp which I feel is going to be perfect for me now that I’m 66. I love my 2017 AT but it very top heavy .
Highly recommend the Outex tubeless kit. I did it on my Africa Twin and it held air seemingly better than the tubes. It also keeps you away from the hazards of the tubeless perimeter style wheels which are weak if you do any serious off road.
Really have been waiting for the transalp to come back since I own my 89 model. But was let down when it was released in the white(like my 89) but one ok with my 2015 vstrom 650 adventure for now and will just wait until the stuff people want on it stock(cruse control,tubeless tires) then I will buy one. I planned one spending around $15k anyway on the xl750(with all the extra) and so it will be worth the wait when they do put them on the bike stock later.
Im a 6 month owner of this bike and I agree with alot of your pointts. My two biggest negatives about this bike is tubed tyres and no cruise control. All my previous bikes had it and now suddenly I feel like i lost a big ability to do long highway stints if i wish to do so. + when i get a puncture i cant plug it... I also dont understand their design. 21 inch tubed wheels says hardcore offroad, super low exhaust and sump says STAY ON THE ROAD PLS, so which one is it honda? it seems like a bike with an identity crisis. They should have given it a 19 inch tubeless front wheel, fix the low sump/exhaust, give it cruise control and then its a perfect bike.
Such a crowded market zone in terms of its weight and power, ground clearance, suspension travel, etc. Oh, Honda, bring us a 400cc twin version that weighs 350 lbs. Then you're talking innovation.
@@tommydale5309 And if Kawi could somehow make it weigh less than a barebones gen1 Versys 650 - I can only wish. Getting curious about that Eliminator 450. Sat on one already and it wasn't a bad fit. Has potential to be the lighter-weight distance hauler that gets good mpg's.
The base Africa Twin is more off road oriented with it's adjustable suspension. That is what a lot of people are unhappy with. Everything in that weight, price, and engine segment has front and rear preload adjustment and at least compression dampening if not also rebound dampening. It's like they expanded the crf300l rally and added a few frills
I really can't imagine being zoned out enough on a bike like this to need cruise control. It's not a Goldwing or a Harley. In my 30 years of having cruise control in different cars/trucks I've used it twice. I really can't conceive of a time when I'd want cruise control on a bike and yes I've done multi day trips
Doesn't matter if it's a GW or HD, and it's not about being zoned out. It's to give the right hand a break. If no cruise, a throttle lock will have to do.
I have a 2019 Africa Twin Adventure Sports. The only serious complaint I have about the ATAS is the weight. What I really wanted was a baby ATAS. If you are riding tarmac with the occasional easy dirt road, the weight of the AT/ATAS isn't really a problem. The baby Twin would be for people who wanted to get a little further off the highway. Early projections for the baby AT were 800cc and 430 lbs. That would have been fantastic. The Transalp is clearly targeting more highway than dirt. This is not the reason you go to a smaller, lighter bike. I have no interest in cruise control. I don't like the feel of being propelled down the highway during the time between recognizing a threat and getting my hand back on the throttle. I have a CrampBuster. It works around town and on the highway. I've never had a problem with it. I want tubed tires. I want to be able to change tires using just a bicycle pump. In the 15 years since I started riding again, I've ridden about 100,000 miles on three motorcycles and had exactly one flat. That flat was caused by a utility knife blade getting embedded in the rear tire of my Africa Twin. I don't believe it could have been plugged in a tubeless tire. I probably could have patched the tube, though in this case I had a new tube available. What do you do with a tubeless tire when it can't be plugged? Perhaps in the next couple of years Honda will give the Transalp a few upgrades. Taller suspension with more ground clearance. Fully adjustable suspension. A shorter windscreen option. A larger fuel tank. These are the things we need for a real adventure bike. Range and dirtability.
I love the Transalp .It's brother is a 2019 and earlier NC750x, when it had longer travel. BUT----- that oil pan is UNACCEPTABLE on Transalp ! I can accept a crushed exhaust pipe, but not a ruined engine . And the answer is not a bash plate, because you are losing too much precious ground clearance with that oil pan also.
How much bigger is it compared to the nc750x? The nc750 felt almost perfect when I sat on it in store and the Africa Twin felt more like sitting on a horse.
I'd say it's closer to a CB 500x on steroids than a smaller version of the Africa Twin. The Transalp is more road focused and the Africa Twin is a serious off-road machine. Not even closely related IMHO.
I’m sure it’s a nice bike but without the cruise control and suspension options how can it really reach its full Potential. Now everyone has to rely on the aftermarket
I have only been riding bikes for about 3 years. I just bought the transalp. My first bike is the CB500X. I expect to be very happy this summer.
The new changes to the base Africa Twin are exactly the changes I’ve been waiting for.
Great vid..yep I ride a 2018 cb500x and just ordered the transalp cos I like the cb but just wanted that bit more power and capability for adventure riding 2 up...
More like a dual sport bike leaning towards a sport touring utility bike, which I am looking for one. And I looked up the gearbox ratios and it looks like it would be very versatile for on and off road adventuring. Awesome video reviews you have and that is why I keep coming back to this channel!
I own the Africa twin adventure sport & my wife has the XL750. Both great bikes in their own right. The Transalp would be pretty good off road with some decent suspension & higher spring rate.
To ride, the Transalp feels quicker than the AT if you work the gears but roll on speed is nowhere near, especially in top gear. TA is quicker through twisty roads because of the lack of weight. I prefer the AT but the TA is much easier to live with day to day due to lack of weight & minimum tech
@@toejamtimmy4402 Interesting to know. And also the overall 6th gear ratio is 4.69 to 1 on the Transalp, that is geared like a lot of big liter bikes because my 2022 KTM 1290 SAR has an overall 6th gear ratio of 4.29 to 1 and I have seen where Chris Birch’s 1290 is geared 4.56 to 1 in 6th gear, so I do believe it is geared really tall for a 755cc bike and also to note too the TA has a first gear overall ratio of 14.99 to 1. And looking at the KTM 890 Adventure R or the 890 Adventure S they have 15.38 to 1 first gear overall ratio and a 5.17 to 1 sixth gear overall ratio. So you could put on a 15 teeth front sprocket in the Transalp and the 1st gear ratio would be 15.99 to 1 and the 6th ratio would be 5.0 to 1 overall so the TA would have a better down low 1st gear and still have a better cruising 6th gear overall ratios than any KTM to date. I see a big future for this 755cc engine and transmission package!
Great insight from real owner
Good video. I agree it is closer to a base AT which I own. I have a deposit on the Transalp which I feel is going to be perfect for me now that I’m 66. I love my 2017 AT but it very top heavy .
Why is it that you want tube tires? If it has spokes ... and tubeless ... that seems like the best of both worlds?
So one could quickly plug a tire and be on their way.
Tubes are a bonus if you bend a rim. Most Transalp owners won't be bending rims.
I think he got his wording backwards for a second . Those cheap rims will not hold air .
Pretty sure I saw you at Barber on late Friday. Looked for you Saturday. Anyway thanks for the good info.
Awesome! I was up there, but man it was nuts up there.
Highly recommend the Outex tubeless kit. I did it on my Africa Twin and it held air seemingly better than the tubes. It also keeps you away from the hazards of the tubeless perimeter style wheels which are weak if you do any serious off road.
Really have been waiting for the transalp to come back since I own my 89 model. But was let down when it was released in the white(like my 89) but one ok with my 2015 vstrom 650 adventure for now and will just wait until the stuff people want on it stock(cruse control,tubeless tires) then I will buy one. I planned one spending around $15k anyway on the xl750(with all the extra) and so it will be worth the wait when they do put them on the bike stock later.
Im a 6 month owner of this bike and I agree with alot of your pointts. My two biggest negatives about this bike is tubed tyres and no cruise control. All my previous bikes had it and now suddenly I feel like i lost a big ability to do long highway stints if i wish to do so. + when i get a puncture i cant plug it... I also dont understand their design. 21 inch tubed wheels says hardcore offroad, super low exhaust and sump says STAY ON THE ROAD PLS, so which one is it honda? it seems like a bike with an identity crisis. They should have given it a 19 inch tubeless front wheel, fix the low sump/exhaust, give it cruise control and then its a perfect bike.
You nailed it man, I 100% agree with you!!
This bike looks real nice up front. You have to see it to apreciate it.
Such a crowded market zone in terms of its weight and power, ground clearance, suspension travel, etc. Oh, Honda, bring us a 400cc twin version that weighs 350 lbs. Then you're talking innovation.
Exactly!
I would pay $10,000 for a mini African Twin that had all the same features as the current big one, instead of the current CBX500.
A Kawasaki Versya 450 will come , soon . Just watch
@@tommydale5309 And if Kawi could somehow make it weigh less than a barebones gen1 Versys 650 - I can only wish.
Getting curious about that Eliminator 450. Sat on one already and it wasn't a bad fit. Has potential to be the lighter-weight distance hauler that gets good mpg's.
The base Africa Twin is more off road oriented with it's adjustable suspension.
That is what a lot of people are unhappy with. Everything in that weight, price, and engine segment has front and rear preload adjustment and at least compression dampening if not also rebound dampening.
It's like they expanded the crf300l rally and added a few frills
hope the seat is lowered like the africa twin. yes heavy; like why im ditching my 750GS
I really can't imagine being zoned out enough on a bike like this to need cruise control. It's not a Goldwing or a Harley. In my 30 years of having cruise control in different cars/trucks I've used it twice. I really can't conceive of a time when I'd want cruise control on a bike and yes I've done multi day trips
Doesn't matter if it's a GW or HD, and it's not about being zoned out. It's to give the right hand a break.
If no cruise, a throttle lock will have to do.
I have a 2019 Africa Twin Adventure Sports. The only serious complaint I have about the ATAS is the weight. What I really wanted was a baby ATAS. If you are riding tarmac with the occasional easy dirt road, the weight of the AT/ATAS isn't really a problem. The baby Twin would be for people who wanted to get a little further off the highway. Early projections for the baby AT were 800cc and 430 lbs. That would have been fantastic.
The Transalp is clearly targeting more highway than dirt. This is not the reason you go to a smaller, lighter bike.
I have no interest in cruise control. I don't like the feel of being propelled down the highway during the time between recognizing a threat and getting my hand back on the throttle. I have a CrampBuster. It works around town and on the highway. I've never had a problem with it.
I want tubed tires. I want to be able to change tires using just a bicycle pump. In the 15 years since I started riding again, I've ridden about 100,000 miles on three motorcycles and had exactly one flat. That flat was caused by a utility knife blade getting embedded in the rear tire of my Africa Twin. I don't believe it could have been plugged in a tubeless tire. I probably could have patched the tube, though in this case I had a new tube available. What do you do with a tubeless tire when it can't be plugged?
Perhaps in the next couple of years Honda will give the Transalp a few upgrades. Taller suspension with more ground clearance. Fully adjustable suspension. A shorter windscreen option. A larger fuel tank. These are the things we need for a real adventure bike. Range and dirtability.
If cruise control and tubeless rims are so important to you, why did you choose a bike without them?
most likely because its still a good buy
@@SomeOne-zz4hs but he already had a 22 AT...🤨
I love Hondas, and wanted to see what $10k can offer
What is the brand of your phone holder please so I can find it on Amazon
I love the Transalp .It's brother is a 2019 and earlier NC750x, when it had longer travel. BUT----- that oil pan is UNACCEPTABLE on Transalp ! I can accept a crushed exhaust pipe, but not a ruined engine . And the answer is not a bash plate, because you are losing too much precious ground clearance with that oil pan also.
How much bigger is it compared to the nc750x? The nc750 felt almost perfect when I sat on it in store and the Africa Twin felt more like sitting on a horse.
The other smart thing Honda did was the price point of the Transalp is around the price of a used Africa Twin.
Even less
I'd say it's closer to a CB 500x on steroids than a smaller version of the Africa Twin. The Transalp is more road focused and the Africa Twin is a serious off-road machine. Not even closely related IMHO.
Transalp Adventure Sports anyone? with bigger tank, cruise, and tubeless...
I'm with ya
Perfect bike for younger and older riders. For the people between their 25-50's, AT still makes more sense to me. Just more comfortable.. 🙂
If you didn't use Android auto on the AT you missed out on one of the best features. Not having cruise control was a deal breaker for me.
No cruise control is a deal breaker for me.
NO IT IS NOT A 'MINI AFRICA TWIN'! IT IS A LARGER 500X !
Nope. Its a cheap, stupid framed, buzzy motor with peak power delivery(not good in dirt) and under equipped compared to the compilation.
Bummer, no cruize = no sale... dumb move on Honda.
I’m sure it’s a nice bike but without the cruise control and suspension options how can it really reach its full
Potential. Now everyone has to rely on the aftermarket