Honda has revealed the 2023 Transalp. There was a lot of speculation around the bike’s launch, and the Japanese bike maker has finally taken the wraps off this one.

Back in 1986, Honda first launched the Transalp. A 583cc V-twin engine powered it. In 2000, the engine size grew to 647cc and to 680cc in 2008. The 2023 version gets a 755cc parallel twin engine from the CB750 Hornet.

Design of the Honda Transalp

The new XL750 Transalp is tall and slender in design. It gets a fairing similar to the CB500X, a body like the Africa Twin and nostalgic graphics from the 1980s.

It rides on wire-spoke rims – 21-inch front and 18-inch rear – making it suitable for adventure riding across the road and off-road. The Transalp was one of the first bikes which pioneered the adventure biking segment back in the 1980s. The Transalp gets a seat height of 850mm (with an optional 820mm seat height) and 16.9 litres of fuel capacity. The bike weighs 208 kg (wet weight).

Honda is also offering accessory packages on the Transalp. Owners can choose from three liveries – one of them paying homage to the first XL600V model. The accessory pack is geared for riders who want to tour with the bike, get more practicality and head off the road.

Engine of the Honda Transalp

A 755cc parallel-twin engine powers the XL750 Transalp and gets a 270-degree firing order. The engine is rated at 90.5 BHP and 75 Nm.

The engine has been kept lightweight and compact. The primary drive gear also spins the balancer shaft and the water pump that is under the left engine cover. A 47bhp A2 licence option will also be made available, but it is curious if many youngsters will be able to purchase this bike.

The bike also gets an assist/slipper clutch, which reduces the clutch drag torque by 30%.

Suspension and Braking of the Transalp

The suspension duties are handled by upside-down 43mm Showa separate function cartridge forks, adjustable for rebound with 200mm of travel. This will help long-distance touring as well as the occasional off-road ride. Rear Showa shocks come with a remote preload adjustment and 190mm of movement.

The ground clearance is 210 mm, while the steering angle is 42 degrees, leading to a small turning circle of 2.6m.
Honda has equipped the Transalp with twin 310 mm discs at the front with ABS.

Features of the Transalp

The Honda Transalp gets a 5-inch TFT display. It includes our standard riding modes: Sport, Standard, Rain, and Gravel, along with a User-customizable mode. The rider can also choose from four levels of power, three levels of engine braking, and five levels of traction control.

When off-roading, the traction control and rear ABS can be switched off. The system also allows the rider’s mobile phone to be paired with it.

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