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The Transalp is (nearly) perfect. Also bought one a month ago and i just done my 1000km service. Power, handling, seating postition, wind protection, shifting, sound, all is sooo nice. And that roaring Mercedes AMG sound when giving full throttle, hell yeah. I love this bike. Only negative thing i have is the throttle response at low speed, at town when get off the throttle and on again its a bit rough and hard.

@3:51 heated grips?

Hey I have never ridden a two wheeler. Would it be easy to ride a tricity?

You mentioned that you plan on taking the Mrs. for a ride. Can you report back on how this bike performs with two-up riding? I've been searching for a video on 2-up riding and have not found any.

Hey 👋 what armor would you suggest for underneath your clothing? (Leather Jacket)

I am in the U.S. and own an 04' FJR for a little over 9 years now. I bought mine from the original owner, with a modest 14,000 miles on it. I now have 43,000 miles on the ODO with multiple multi-state tours. I have owned many bikes over the years and I can honestly say this is the best sport-touring motorcycle on the planet. It is fuel injected, comfortable, ultra reliable, fast, gets great fuel mileage and has tons of storage for long trips. Of course I have added bar risers, an after market seat , tip-over bars and a taller/higher V-Stream wind screen. I average between 38 and 42 MPG and love that this bike will run flawlessly on 87 octane fuel, if that is all you can find. The fairing design, along with the after market windscreen keeps me bone-dry when caught in unexpected T-Storms. I only get wet if I stop. This bike has never let me down mechanically and will go the distance if you maintain it properly! Thanks for sharing the video!

If you could do the 23 model brand new for $3,700 before tax and fees today, vs waiting and hunting for a full price 24, what would you go with? I don't have another bike at the moment and this is the decision I'm facing.

fuck is a centimeter?

Excellent and very helpfully video. Thank you very much for sharing. I have bug ADV bike, but in the future i looking for weekend cruise ride, maybe 200km per day. Please, what is your opinion, is this bike too much low for 190cm tall biker ? Thank you and kind regards.

Great little bike. I've owned this in the UK. I also have few videos on my account riding in the UK. By the way nice video. ❤

Harley FXDR All Day All the Time man , there is no comparison here

Perfect review, I am 6'3 with a 34 inch inseam and I am looking for a super sports bike that is LAMS that I can start on and Ive thought about smaller bikes but I see myself riding for a long time and considering my height, style of bike I desire and my end goal, the R7 looks like the best bike for me, thank you for a well rider fit & ergonomics video review it has helped me with my decision.

Lean angle = risk!

It helps to think of the Super Tenere as a TDM 1200 rather than an off-road machine. As a sport tourer it is fantastic. In soft sand, not so much.

How would you compare the seating position to the Triumph Trident? Is the Tuono any more forward?

Both😅

Does it have Google Auto support?

After 8k kilometers I can say: the Transalp is a bike for nearly every opportunity as long as you do not expect her to deliver high end results! I drove her off-road in Poland (ua-cam.com/video/_1my5akVL1Y/v-deo.htmlsi=swh3HDUhlQFkSpC4) and in Germany (ua-cam.com/video/CShX65zREvg/v-deo.htmlsi=78wXgT2eql_mRyk5) and she did her job awesome. I changed the exhaust to a high one and now I am planing a change of suspension to the touratech extreme suspension to kick the Transalp to a new level. So far: just try her, you'll find a nice smooth bike with outstanding qualities for most kind of adventures. Before I forget; I will also mount a cruise control in some weeks when it will be delivered from Canada. Cheers from Germany.

Looks great but still 6hp less than the Honda CB250RS I owned in the eighties………

Not sure a need for a centre stand on a chain driven bike is age related Kris ;)

I'm 6'4" with a 34" inseam. Would this bike fit me ?

What’s about tall Riders..?

I daily my Transalp and I really like it. The only complaint I have is the headlight could be better cuz the bike is so good on twisty roads that you can outrun the headlight

Hi mate iam an Aussie in France and have this bike and it is everything ! Bloody rock solid awesome.great power for 2 people. Heaps of power, great for shitty roads, and reliable. Once you learn how to pull it apart it's easy as pie Air filter is easy mate , sump is rock solid. I use sw motech for a bash plate, but have you ever seen anyone break the sump?. No. And you probably won't. I've seen a dude use it as a bike stand with a rock here, no probs. Lol keep the bike its a real all round winner hands down. I had a mate sell a t7 for this... Oh yeah I got heaps of cool mods. I use the Dakar pipe, it's cool in the flesh, and an arcerbis tank with a givi screen.

Between the two on a hot summer day when in traffic which bike engine heats up more ? Which bike engine heat is more bearable as a daily commuter?

Congratulations MJK! Honda build quality will keep you in good company. Did you happen to test ride the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or V-Strom 800 before deciding on the Transalp for comparison? Did you get a quick shifter option added? I don’t think the transalp suspension is adjustable 🤔 Enjoy & many happy trips!

You kept the WR250R 😀 Good man! I’m also looking at the Transalp. Can’t wait to see how you enjoy it

Just popping in here to say that I watched all your Svartpilen 401 videos while looking for reviews on the bike and tossing up between a 2024 or an older model such as your 2021. I never watched this video, but I did see the title of it while looking at the other svartpilen videos, but ended up at Motohub for my first bike after getting my Ls in the last month and I am now the owner of this fantastic 2021 Svartpilen 401 as seen in the video. I'll do my best not to drop it Kris!

Subbed, Great choice my man. I own one for about 8 months now and I already did a tour of my country (Philippines) with it, I rode with 2 Tenere 1200s and a v-strom 1000, boy not only can it easily keep up on highways, it was better (quicker) on tight corners in 2 lane mountain roads, u turns (The turning radius is just awesome) and I did not needed to be push/pulled on tight parking situations. The seat is also super plush and I never experienced any bum pains even with 12 hour saddle days. Get the quick-shifter if you can, It is AMAZING!

They are a nice bike yet to ride one I went with de800 it just tickets a fue more box's for me

Hey Kris just a quick question mate, I’m in Perth where did you buy your FuelX Litte

Nice bike, I couldn't afford the 750 in Nz. I think they re about 19k here, Yeah the land of the rip off. Anyway had to go one model down and I bought a brand new CB500x after having a Honda 300r. I really like my bike, has brilliant fuel consumption, fits me well and of course I like finding the ol bakery here too. We do excellent coffee just about everywhere theses days so that a bonus for us . Roads are pretty good here with loads of gravel and adventure bits to explore especially in the South island. Keep safe, the tin tops are everywhere now, and seem just abit more aggressive.

Im currently at the ' waiting for billing to contact ' stage 😢

Good choice Kris! I have had the exact same bike for almost a year now here in NZ. The bike is perfect for our poorly maintained gravel and sealed roads. Fast, economical, comfortable and fun. I have ridden over 100,000 km on 650 Transalps. Tubed tyres and under-tank air filter were never an issue, but I don't group ride in dusty conditions and have only ever had one puncture. The 750 Transalp feels lighter than it actually is, and is super easy to push around the garage. Don't know that I could pick it up though, so I am staying off muddy farm and bush tracks in winter!

This or the 400 x I can't decide. 400x looks way better.

Nice one! Tbh most of the criticism of these have been from people who were never gonna buy one. Kinda like the people who hate the R7 for existing because the R6 went away. The cb500x sold absolute ganbusters all over the world because it hit a special no BS feature set that perfectly suited a LOT of rider’s actual riding, whilst most ADV’s are sold on dreams that ususally never come true. What people wanted was a 500x with a bit more power, a bit better suspension and a bit better features for just a bit more money… and Honda nailed it. So yeah some people whinge about Y or Z based on dreams and spec sheets, but thousands just buy them and ride them. Nice choice

I'll be waiting with baited breath to see how well this performs on the typical sealed roads that we have an abundance of, in Australia. I'm not an ADV kind of guy, by any stretch, but reality is reality and there's no getting around the fact that our roads are pretty much sealed goat tracks, and at the end of the day, you want the best tool for the job. And while I'm not an ADV guy, there's something about these things that I find perversely appealing. Maybe it's the spokes! Anyway, thank you for the content and congratulations on your purchase. It's a Honda, you'll meet some nice people on it.

I am a demanding all year, solo and two up, full luggage rider and after fully researching the market Transalp is number 1 bike for my style. I just don't like that the tires are tubed (mostly because I heard some crashes happened cause of flat deflation - rare cases), and lack of cruise control which is less of an issue. Still, I think I will go for Transalp in the future.

So the way they remap the fuel efficiency to make emission requirements by dumping high gear horsepower is BS but I come here for your take, don’t feel like you have to explain anything. Comes off thirsty

From a Daytona and Ninja, to a Transalp and Wr. How your riding style has changed. I think you will really miss the Ninja 400. I have mine next to an array of bikes and it never gets old. I made the mistake of selling it once to only buy another one shortly after. Just the most engaging bike with the engine, gearbox, riding position and chassis. The Wr250r falls in to that same category of being a legendary bike which most regret selling, I do hope you still have it. Congrats on the Transalp, definitely the best colour option IMO. I love that engine and sound. You can really enjoy those twisty roads on it. Such a capable machine at everything. It’s not the most refine, but I truly think that adds character the right way with the Transalp and Hornet.

I do like that colors, the gold wheels kind of set it off. Looking forward to seeing the mods.

Good stuff, how does it go as far as wind noise/buffeting from the screen?

For me V Strom 1050 DE

I don’t know why they would take the piss! I enjoy the same thing on my Himalayan.

I was in a Honda dealership in Cairns at the same time you released this video Kris and 5 were lined up for sale.

Factor in a shock. Either a full replacement or at least a re valve and rear spring. It's truly a POS. I think you are a little shorter than me, but the stock screen is a little small. AliExpress has adjustable windscreen brackets for $15. Which enables adjustment on the stock screen. I can't remember which company it was, but one of the major brands does a light skid plate, which would suit you without the weight of the heavier duty plates. Check your spoke tension. My front wheel was not true and had loose spokes from the get go. If you are doing any dirt, lay some grease in the airbox channel where the air filter slots in. I found dust on the inlet side of my OEM filter. I replaced it with a BMC and would encourage you to consider a replacement filter based on what I saw. You can modify the inner panels that run from the tank up to the dash, so you don't have to remove them to lift the tank for filter access. It takes it from an hour long job to about 15 minutes. You essentially clip off two locating tabs in the middle which allows it to flex enough to lift the tank. Hit me up if you have any questions Chris. Oh...and both ends are pre load adjustable only. No comp or rebound. But I find the forks fine with a little pre load wound in (I'm 80kgs). But the shock needs a stiffer spring and some damping.... It's basically all spring. Mine hasn't used any oil in 7000klms. Mine averages about 3.8L/100klms. So an easy 400+ klms per tank. And you can squeeze an extra litre in the 17 litre tank if you need to cover more than that. Enjoy. 👍👍

Good choice and in the best colour. Good style. More manageable than the Africa Twin. I don't like the tubed tyres. Does the Transalp have more low-down punch than the Hornet? Excellent video, Kris. Nick

I was looking at this bike in Japan. Nice, but the optional exras are very pricey. I think the bash plate (looks like a "must have") was close to 800 bucks. Might get one in the future when after market parts are more prevalent.

Do you do your own maint? That airfilter access is a deal breaker for me, and yes i would occasionly use it off road in a group ride setting

Welcome to the fun, they're a sic machine 😎