Wonderful. From the side it looks exactly like the old workhorse Transalp XL600V/650V. Nice to see they brought this legend back ;-)

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

I agree😊

Tried it yesterday....loved it! Blipping the throttle for the downshift was exhilarating with that sound!

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Yes, the sound is fantastic, especially for a Honda :)

OMG!!! 😱🔥 FINALLY, the new Transalp is here!!! 🏍️💨 I've been waiting AGES for this moment, and it's so frustrating that Honda kept us in the dark for so long 🤬. Me and my love just couldn't wait any longer and got ourselves TWO CB500X's a few months back! 🚀💑 We've already been to Gibraltar and racked up 7500 miles, even had our second service done! 🌍✌️ Honestly, I don't regret our decision, but man, upgrading to the Transalp in just 3 months would cost us a fortune 💸💔 (especially for TWO bikes!). So I guess we'll stick with our current rides for a year or two 🤔. BUT, I am beyond excited to see your experience with the new Transalp 🤩👀, as it's definitely on my radar as my next bike!! 🏍️💥 Can't wait!!! 🎉🎊

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

I completely understand. I actually ordered a 2023 CB500X in October, but when Honda revealed the Transalp at EICMA 2 weeks later, I changed my order😬

Nice to get your initial impressions of the TransAlp. Seems to be a bike with a lot of promise. Who knows when we will see them here in the U.S.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

I asked Honda Europe for my son who lives in Vancouver, and was told it will be coming to NA around July🙏

Great review as usual. Really like the bike too. Keep up the good work and looking forward to the next vid.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, John😊

Great review!

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jeffrey😊

Greetings from Las Vegas & great vid~ the whole world is waiting for a comparison vid between the Trans 750 and the new Vstrom 800~ I hope you get the chance to do this, your vids are great!

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks😊 The Suzuki is top of my to-do list!

Great video!!! Beautiful bike; I can't wait until they come here to the states. I hope that you enjoy yours when you get it. Ride safe 😉

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you😊 Honda Europe has told me NA will be getting it in the summer… if the Europeans don’t buy them all😬

Looks like a great motorcycle, can’t wait to see what you do with yours. Totally agree that the gold wheels would look amazing on the black version.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

And they would have been so easy to add🤦‍♂️

I think it looks great! Hated the light at first but its grown on me on the Hornet, and this as well. Just all around nice proportions and think it look better than the bloated larger adv bikes tbh. Exciting and congrats!

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I agree👍😊

Ok. I have to admit. I found the channel when RM was reviewing the Trident 660. When he started changing bikes, I lost interest. Now, I found myself watching this video thinking “I really like that he changes/tries new bikes!” His content is fantastic! Thank you!

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Lol, thanks. I have calmed down a bit of late, though. The Transalp is my first new bike in 15 months😂

Dear Rocketman, thanks a lot. Yesterday I saw the first one here in Belgium delivered to a client while entering the Honda dealer. Mine will arrive in July unfortunately. But counting the days....Cheers! V.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

I asked my dealer how long I’d have to wait if I ordered one today and she couldn’t tell me. Six months was her best guess, so maybe count yourself lucky😊

Thanks for your real world review, think I’ll be ordering one 👍

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Tony. It’s a very good all-round bike👍

Good you are finally getting your bike

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Not long now🤞😊

An excellent choice. Safe, happy travels 👍

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Gracias😊

Excellent review & tutorial.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you😊

just sold my xl600v after owning from 1998.75000 mls just changed oil and filter each year,tyres ect.never once let me down.i hope this can do the same.looks really nice but keeping my 650 v strom which is vibration free and i love it.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback😊

Nice review

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks👍😊

Another great video! In my opinion this bike does look better in grey 👌🏽.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

I’m a sucker for gold wheels🤦‍♂️

Great narrative, as usual

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, David😊

Great review, so glad you managed to test it on a German autobahn, I'm sugre we have one or two of those in the UK too. Really looking forward to getting a test ride on one. I think its time to change the NC750X, Though i will really miss the Frunk 😢 My wife has the Hornet and thats a great bike

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

The NC’s frunk is really useful, but dynamically the Transalp is in a different class😊

Thank you for your quality review. Hope you enjoy yours when you get it. Wish Honda would give the USA the good stuff too.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Be patient, it should be coming to NA in July/August🙏

Thanks for the informative review. I got a lot out of it. This is one of the bikes I am considering for my next purchase. I like the looks and the specs for the bike. I agree that cruise control and tubeless tires would (almost) complete it. I don’t think that there is an after-market cruise control that could be added, but one could certainly change out the wheels and tires to tubeless. I’m thinking of doing that to my CRF300 Rally.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’m not sure if Honda will ever offer cruise as an add-on, because it would hurt Africa Twin sales. Marketing🤦‍♂️

Very nice bike, well done Honda!

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

I think they’re onto a winner

Great review, am glad we’re getting this in the states, although as a shorter rider at 5’4” I’ll probably stick to my cb500x. I might have to try it out in the showroom to see if I can manage lol.

@RocketMan_Moto

11 ай бұрын

It doesn’t feel much bigger than the CB500X, but obviously you will need to try it yourself😊

Great vid btw. The bike looks amazing. It was out of budget for me so I went for the Hornet, otherwise I would have been very tempted by the TransAlp

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

The Hornet feels significantly sportier (weight, riding position, etc). You haven’t lost out. Enjoy😊

Looks great. Needs a skidplate and a rad guard but this looks like a great choice. Not sure I'll ever sell my F700GS but if I did, this would be up there. Great video.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Waiting for a skid plate that doesn’t look as if it was originally used for roasting the Christmas turkey🙄

@tinymotogarage

Жыл бұрын

@@maxflight777 I hear you. I keep looking but then I say "why". The only thing I don't like is the front suspension and the gearbox - apart from that, she's perfect - 6 years and counting. Enjoy your 1250 though - that's a hell of a bike.

@bradsanders6954

Жыл бұрын

This Transalp, for what I do I can see what it would cost to try to set it up, would not be cheap to go thru it.

Ahahaha! It also teleports to "unberschänkte Autobahn" - love it, Raketenmensch!

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

🙈

I'm looking forward to mine, probably in June.... it will be this gray color and almost full options... too eager to make my first ride!😊

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Great choice. Enjoy😊

Great! Thank you for this video. I'll start saving to swap my Transalp 650 for one of these beauties

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback, glad you enjoyed it. The new Transalp is everything I hoped it would be :)

@waynemrees8240

Жыл бұрын

... keep your XL 650 V, in 20 years time will still be trucking, the new one probably not, although the motor will still be pumping water on a farm somewhere!

German Autobahn... lovely! :D I went today to a Honda dealer to check it... two things I noticed: 1- IT is bigger than it seems on the pictures and internet movies, but like you said, not as big as the AT. I did struggle to push my leg over it without touching the seat... but hey,... I am getting old. 2- Again as you said, I was positvely surprised with the grey one (black was more meh). Will test ride it next week. With Inspections coming in 2024 and my Daisy starting to complain about her age, I have to start looking for the next one. One other thing I noticed... I went to see a Z900RS some days ago... it seemed huge, fat, bulky and big overall... And now it doesn't.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback. Definitely worth a test ride👍😊

There is much to like on the new Transalp. To me, it probably has enough off-road for me to run around some gravel/hard sand roads nearby whilst being great on the road; and not overly heavy to back-out of my garage (my driveway has an annoying crest). The fixed screen and no cruise puts a big challenge against a low mileage 850GS though

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

I agree and I think 99% of customers would have been more than willing to pay another €500 or so for tubeless rims and a cruise control. Problem is, nobody would buy the Africa Twin any more...

@adamnichol6761

Жыл бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto Yeah. I guess the differentiation for BMW/KTM between their 800s and 1200s variants is big enough so they don't overly cannibalise their own sales. It would seem Honda have pushed their range into a 500-1100 market with 3 variants...maybe they need a Super-Africa-Twin to give the Transalp some space in the middle

Great info, I think I'll wait to hear some owners reviews on the forums and see if they make any upgrades for the second gen of these. I can see them offering better colour options and cruise control as a min, maybe a front end re design too. At the minute I think for this money I'd rather have a used Africa twin or vstrom 1050.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Yep, I'm already looking forward to the Transalp 2.0, too :)

Cheers! Even if you're not the biggest off-roader, I'd love to hear how it does in some looser terrain once you get your own bike.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I intend doing quite a bit of 'soft-roading' (gravel tracks, of which there are many in the Algarve foothills), so stay tuned :)

Firstly thanks for a thorough review!! The side profile looks great and this is a great color. I wish the front looked less like a cb500x and more MadMax style. Yamaha gave us a hint with the T7. Honda needs to take more chances with style. Looks mean everything to bike owners. Like they did with the CB1000r black edition

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. And I completely agree re. the looks. They cheaped out over the headlight and it kind of ruins the front. Oh well, at least I can't see it's face when I'm riding :)

@monunyabidness5949

Жыл бұрын

That's your preference mate. I DO NOT like the Mad Max style personally.

No delivery date for my bike yet in the UK. The dealer is on a Transalp day in Doncaster tomorrow and expects his demonstrator a week after. Hopefull mine will turn up at the end of May.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

It’s definitely worth the wait. A very good bike👍

Great review as always. One thing to note is that shock preload adjustment only affects ride height - it doesn't 'stiffen' the shock. You'd need a different spring to achieve that. 👍

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

I’ve already started looking at Öhlins😬

@bobz1736

Жыл бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto - I did the same on my Trident 660 and much improved 👍

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Tell me about it! I fitted some Öhlins on my Speed Twin; what a difference. Pity about the €€€😩

Whoop whoop! 🎉

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it

Looks like a great bike

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

It is😊

Thank you. Sure does look nice.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Definitely looks better in the grey than the white. More substantial and much easier to keep clean.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

If it was gloss, I’d probably change my order, but matte paint is terrible to clean and any scratches are literally impossible to polish out🙁

@person.X.

Жыл бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto the white version you ordered looks the best imo.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

🤞😊

Congratulations from Honda One Heart world's 💝

Sounds and looks good, not getting the hornet or transalp here in the states so guess it doesn't matter 😢 enjoy your bike rocketman stay safe!

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Steve. Honda Europe told me it’s coming to NA late summer… as long as the Europeans don’t buy all the stock😬

@steveparish9210

Жыл бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto thanks for the update

Interesting to see what you think of the new 2023 Suzuki 1050 DE ...lots of great extras on that bike..cheers.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

On my list😊

Very nice bike enjoy,

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks😊

Great video per usual…. Is the Preload adjustment with a C- Spanner or is it done by turning a knob thanks

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. C spanner unfortunately.

I'm sure many of us would prefer tubeless tires and cruise control. Maybe Honda is saving one both of those items to be included in the first update (they've gotta have *something* new to offer).

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Yep, I’m already looking forward to the Transalp 2.0😀

@adv2go

Жыл бұрын

Yep! I bet will come in a year or two after being out I bet!

Thank you. Great evaluation. Another entry on my " which one" list.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Robert😊

I have had the previous model Transalp 600. Great bike. And that was 25 years ago. Nowadays i noticed that this bike has tube tires and the spokes are still not stainless steel. What a pity.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

If only we had a magic wand…👍

I've been waiting to see a review on the Transalp for ages so glad you got to try one. I am 5ft 7" with a 30" inside leg aka short arse, do you think I'll be able to flat foot on at least one foot or will it be too high?

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Obviously you would need to try it for yourself, but I think you should be ok. As you can see in my video, it’s a very narrow seat and I barely had to open my legs to stand up over it, both feet flat. It feels less tall than, say, the Tiger 660 Sport.

It could be very interesting to compare it with the new Suzuki 800 DE 🙂

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

On my to-do list👍

@damianoasis

Жыл бұрын

The price is what makes the Transalp a clear winner in my opinion.

@AndreiLucaa

Жыл бұрын

@@damianoasis they have the same price in my region

@BdubbsVt

6 ай бұрын

The hondas motor has a bit more character and top end, whereas the suzuki is a plusher ride, especially offroad, given the suspension adjustments.

Great video Very smartly done. Now please Honda bring to the USA please.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. NA should see the Transalp late summer, according to Honda Europe🙏

The headlight is not only the same as on the CB500X, but also the same as on the Hornet. I checked the part numbers in the showroom.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Correct, yet because the Hornet is a smaller bike than the Transalp, I think the light doesn't look so out of place

Doesnt need that front tire needs to be mounted the other way around? Lol Great video!!! Thanks for this sir.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

I checked on my ADV 350 (same tyres): no, they’re supposed to be on ‘backwards’🤔

Great review, thank you! Have you ever ridden the KTM 890 base model and if so, how would this compare? I would like a mid-size motorcycle like this for back roads and some highway riding but I'm not sure what would better between the 890 base and the Transalp. Is the Transalp "easier" to manage?

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

I have ridden the 890. I went for the Transalp because it’s cheaper and the dealer network in southern Europe is much denser. I also wanted Honda reliability while touring and I found the KTM harder work😊

La couleur qui lui sied le mieux. Best matching color for that bike. Équipement personnels au top. Top nutch accessories.

@RocketMan_Moto

10 ай бұрын

Thanks pour votre feedback😊

I love this grey color! Imo, looks amazing 👏 the only better looking is the DesertX.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I think the SW Motech bags suit the grey, too👍

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Better for off road, but I’m more of a tarmac guy

@mbal4052

Жыл бұрын

@AVRO bet you don’t even own a bike 😂

Surprisingly sharp in the silver. Must have cruise and tubeless and that 21 inch wheel. Does the dealership have a rental fleet. Looking for a rental (anything other than a scooter) when I visit.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

I don’t think they rent bikes at Angel Pilot. Try soulfulbikes in Faro.

Seat looks very similar to CB500X which means problems with sliding down on the seat. I had this problem where I was sliding forward on CB500X and smashing my jewels. I've read on some forums people had this problem too and replacing seat with SeatConcept seat that solved the problem. Seems like they didn't fix it on transalp...

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t find it a problem during the test ride, or on the 2019 CB500X I had, but time will tell. Thanks for your feedback😊

When it comes to NA with cruise, I'll order. Maybe the 2nd year?

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Honda has said it will listen to feedback, so hopefully the Transalp 2.0 will address the negatives🤞

Bloody German Autobahns messing around with your recording equipment. Happened to me as well just the other day…😜

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Lol

Think its a great bike, but i also think a lot of guys are going to be a bit disappointed in the offroad dept. Its already got low ground clearance and a soft suspension, once you put the lower frame and bash plate on its only going to get worse. Hopefully Rally Raid will save it like they did the 500X

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Yep, I am banking on RR at least giving us a decent bash plate. I’m really not bothered about off road ability. Down here we have mostly gravel tracks, so the Transalp is all I need really. 99.9% of my miles will be on tarmac😊

I'm interested to know whether you noticed any appreciable heat from the engine or the fan running during your test ride, as it was obviously a fairly warm day. I live in SW France and engine heat is a consideration for me when choosing a new bike. Cheers.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

No, none at all. Much better than my Speed Twin, for example, or the Tiger 900, whose fairing ducts the hot air onto your knees🤦‍♂️

I took the DL800 DE,very good handling,and Honda pissed me off by not giving hand guards,nothing under the engine,and increasing the price with all the different packs;and not yet available here in France

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Je vous comprends, mais comme je possédais déjà pas mal d’équipements, j’étais content de pouvoir acheter une moto ‘nue’. Pour les protections, j’attends voir ce que RallyRaid va nous proposer. Profitez de votre Suz’ et bonne route😊

Sympa votre test. J'ai vu que vous aviez proposé le test du cb500x aussi en Français. Pensez vous faire de même pour la xl 750? Merci

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Merci. Pas vraiment, non… Les versions en français me prenaient beaucoup de temps pour un nombre de vues assez limité. Puis, je me suis rendu compte que beaucoup de spectateurs français arrivent à me suivre en anglais, quitte à activer les sous-titres😊🇫🇷

I've just bought a new CB500x, interestingly the manual tells you what the chain tension is but says to go to the dealer. No torque settings etc, the toolkit is missing the 14mm spanner and 24mm one needed for the job too. So I'll need to put together a better touring toolkit. No plug spanner either. I expect the Translap will be the same. Now, I can get the axel torque from the old haynes manual, but you might need to talk to your dealer for your bike (assuming you're someone who uses spanners!)

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Lol, I love it when the manual says take it to one of our dealers $$$ 🤦‍♂️

@christians131

Жыл бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto I agree but I imagine modern manufacturers are doing that to avoid litigation in the event someone wants to do all the maintenance themselves but ends up getting hurt because they did something incorrectly. You mind be able to find a factory service manual as a pdf online

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Of course🙁

Thank you from Canada for another great review. I bought the CB500X in large part based on your review of that bike. Do you think the Transalp will replace the NC750X (which I previously had and liked very much)? And will the Transalp come in a DCT version? Thank you!

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoy my videos :) The Transalp is a significant upgrade from the 500X and is much more potent than the NC750. However, I can see all 3 remaining on Honda's line-up, as they are quite different bikes really, that complement each other well. No DCT version planned, but you never know. I doubt Honda will give in to demand, because sales would harm the Africa Twin. Ride safe :)

@easterncoyote1

Жыл бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto Thank you, you too. Enjoy your beautiful new bike!

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks😊

I wonder how dirty it gets if ridden in the wet, or on a muddy road. I watched a video of the new Hornet - the presenter rode it in the wet and it got absolutely filthy. No deflection of crud. The front guard is too short and minimal protection elsewhere, which resulted in the header pipes caked in wet dirt and a hell of mess to clean in difficult to reach areas. That instant of realisation removed it off my 'next potential' list. Anyway, hope the TransAlp is better.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Err, we don’t really get rain in the Algarve😀

Hi Rocketman, agree with your statements, i.e. I also ordered blind the 3-colour version for it is a Honda and one should not expect major troubles. Yes, the front could have been designed more exciting but the rest, at least for me, is fine. As in real life, you can´t have it all, can you? Mine will arive only in cw 29 which is near the end of July. Check out the word "Vorfreude";-). Safe ride everyone!

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks :) Exactly - the Transalp isn't perfect, but it's well-priced and does what I want of a touring, slightly off-road bike. Ride safe.

It's a nice versatile bike but it should have been a bit cheaper with aluminum wheels and tubeless tyres since it is indented by Honda mainly for roads and light gravel offroad.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

I agree, but we have to take what they give us

I just test rode this bike 1 hour ago and I must say my T7 handles better on the road in every respect. More planted and more solid and more neutral feeling. This Honda seemed a bit wayward and nervous and the gearbox is very clunky and stiff. Nice power, brakes and clutch. In general though it felt a bit nervous... No bendy gear leaver, no bashplate, no handguards. A bit of a miss in that respect. Im not convinced I want to 'upgrade' at this point.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback👍

To me, it does look better in the flesh (or metal). The white looks stunning & will help you get noticed like the first white AT's did. The grey metallic (not silver) would be a good choice if you prefer something more subtle. The black metallic looks boring to me, does nothing for the lines of the bike and I have decided that is a definite no. I have a DL650XT 2017 at present and the TA does everything better except the lights and the seat. If you cannot afford it, don't ride it, because it is highly likely you will want one. Delivery is different for each colour but you are looking at 3 months. I had an AT1000 for 2 years and decided that it was a bit too heavy for my needs & my age, but the new Transalp is ideal, very much lighter and more agile. Handling is superb. The dash is much better than the AT one which I found difficult to read. There are loads of settings and choices with it. It is happy going slow or fast. I found it to be quite stable in high winds. Another test ride and then decision time.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

I agree. The AT is a great bike, but a bit too big & heavy for me. Expensive, too😬

@blackskunk54

Жыл бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto Yes, expensive agree, I forgot that bit! The Transalp is great value for money!

It looks better in this color scheme and without crash bars. I don't fancy the white and blue especially with crash bars.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

I agree the full-height crash bars don’t suit the Transalp

I’m very curious how difficult it is to change the air filter and do the maintenance as my V strong is totally annoying to change the air filter. Do you have to disassemble half the bike

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

I believe the air filter is under the tank, unfortunately :(

I've been waiting years for this bike. However, a tourer w/o Cruise Control and heated Grips/Seat? Tube tires? All can be replaced with aftermarket alternatives, but why? This year's model is a disappointment. The wait continues...

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Already looking forward to the Transalp 2.0😂

Can you do a test ride on the Macbor Montana XR5 500 cc, interesting Bike I think for the money 😊

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

An interesting bike indeed👍

The silver looks good. Instead of ordering a Hornet, I might have thought about the Transalp if I'd seen that colour. I saw the white one at the NEC and wasn't a fan. That went with the white Hornet too (so we're deep in the realm of personal taste here), that I'm getting, hopefully this century, in grey. The headlight looks slightly less horrendous than on the Hornet and all round, looks like a total bargain - like the Hornet. Cruise control is a bit of a miss. But it's certainly not essential - you get to rest one arm (at some personal risk). Big deal!

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback, Clive. I agree on the cruise control. I don’t really need it, but I know many like to have it🤔

@DC_Cha_Cha_Cha

Жыл бұрын

I am hoping to get my grey Hornet before the ice age starts too 😅 I've been told July. I assume 2023 🤣

@mikerichardson415

Жыл бұрын

I have ordered my new Transalp in white. It was probably the gold wheels! Unfortunately we will have to wait until at least September before they arrive here in New Zealand. My XL650V is in silver and I still love it and won't be trading it in. It has tubed tyres and in over 100,000 km travel, I have had exactly one puncture. What is all the fuss about? As for cruise control, if you need that, well ........ perhaps a Harley or driving a van would better suit your needs? Thank you Honda for giving us the option on the new Transalp of being able to turn the traction control and rear ABS off. Now that was a deal-maker for me on my gravel road adventures.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback😊

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Current waiting time on a Transalp here in Portugal, if you order today, is 6 months🤔

Nice looking bike. I prefer tube tires as off road a rock cut a tire that you can't fix a on tubeless tires. The light is a cosmetic appearance and not sure how well lights the road. My CB500X has it but installed lights that have settings for wide or driving. My 500x has Rally Raid suspension and several of their accessories and T-Rex skid plate and crash bars. It is set for adventure touring and handles better than my AT which is set for off road. Many adventure riders ride like a motocross racer. I am retired so riding fast off road is not for me. Unfortunately this bike is not to be marketed in the USA as NT1100 will not be. The dealers here they do intend to carry it. The market is for the super sport bikes that do wheelies on lay it over in corners. Installed street able tires on the AT for touring which works good. At times I cover 500+ Miles a day. The sport bikes maybe 250 and to starbutts. Use the for show offs.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

All good points. I am hoping RR will be giving us some tasty accessories for the Transalp. Thanks for your feedback, Daniel👍😊

What’s the exhaust mount like? Any concern if dropped on that side?

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

One thing I forgot to look at🤦‍♂️

Just had a test ride on it last weekend. I wouldn't agree on the shake of it. Around 4k rev my feet get numb from it on the motorway around Reading

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback👍

I am suspecting that the 2024 Africa Twin may get different wheels given that the Transalp has stolen the AT's wheels. Plenty of AT owners moan about it not having tubeless rims. We shall see... The two things that put me off the Transalp is the lack of cruise control and that headlight which as you say just doesn't look right. If only they had styled it to look like an Africa Twin, but then they'd never be able to make enough to keep up with demand!

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

I know🤦‍♂️ I would happily have paid another couple of hundred euros to get the AT’s headlights

Quick comment on "looking better in the flesh than pictures"....I think this is to do with angle of view. When I saw the pics of the HD PanAm, I was very "eek", because the lower angle of the pictures puts a big emphasis on that open-mouth-like light cluster at the front. Standing next to it at 5'11'' that aspect is much reduced, and (imo) the really rather good looking rear 2/3 of the bike gets more attention

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Good point. I think lighting also has a lot to do with it. When I was filming this video, I was in very strong direct sunlight, which I think made the silver paint stand out more than it did on the press photos and launch videos, most of which were shot under dreary winter skies.

5 stars! A have a NC750x from 2021 but thinking of trading it. The video you do on the bike is with what action cam? Thanks

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

The Transalp is a significant upgrade over the NC. Do it😀 Camera is some Chinese no-name thing off Amazon.

@sergio.mremoaldo

Жыл бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto Thanks for your response.

Still no news for North America release on Transalp. Decided on T7. Was it a good decision? It was the only option worth considering. Good luck with the bike.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Honda Europe have told me NA launch should be late summer🙏 The T7 is a great bike, just a little too off-road focused for me😊

90 mph on the "German" autobahn. That'll be the DE -> PT Transnational Highway then. 😉

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@davidelliott5843

Жыл бұрын

British motorways are labelled at 70mph but you can add 10% for speedo error. Apart from the terminally clogged “smart” stretches many sections move in the low 80s.

I love my bike I did it already 600 km on mine the handling is perfect only one thing I don't like in my bike the seat is horrible

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Interesting. I’ve heard a few reviewers complaining about the seat. Something I need to keep my eye on🤔

Excellent review 😊 would still be a GS for me

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

If you can afford one, go for it👍

Where did you buy the bags and what did you pay for it ? Also: nice and lots of good footage. Keep it up 👌👌👌

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. All the bags shown in this video were from sw-motech.de

@sander9488

Жыл бұрын

​@@RocketMan_Moto yes, thanks. But on the site you need to buy them bike specifik. These fit i presume but for which bike did you buy them ? Thanks alot !

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Just the bags without the support bracket. They don’t do a bracket for the Transalp (yet)

Are there any instances when you would still recommend the cb500x over the transalp?

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Good question. I had a 500X in 2019 and actually ordered a 2023 last October. Then, a couple of weeks later, Honda announced the Transalp and I changed my order. I couldn’t resist the extra hp, but if power isn’t a priority to you, then the 500X is a perfectly good bike that I would be happy to own. It’s not the best on motorways, but other than that, it’s fine😊

Bodywork looks a lot like NC750X ,With a more off road suspension and Africa Twin engine.... nc750 x has no off road capability .. Have fun when you get it!! keep us posted @!

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do😊

Are you considering changing the tires to tubeless? If yes, please post a video. I like the bike so much just holding off because if the tube tires and cruise control. The only bike that serves my requirements is bmw gs 850 but the maintenance is costly compared to Honda afaik.

@RocketMan_Moto

8 ай бұрын

I'm not planning a tubeless conversion, because it's not really a problem for me. Same for cruise control - yes, it would be nice, but I wouldn't use it very often :)

Congratulations on your new steed. I would gladly have one, but the tubed tyres and lack of cruise control rule it out altogether.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

I get that👍

How is it's heat management? I'm reading reports that the new Suzuki Vstrom 800 throws a lot of heat to the legs. I'm in Las Vegas with six months of hot weather, so this would be a deal killer for me. I've heard that the Transalp 750 does NOT have a heat problem. I am surprised that no one has asked about this, what were your impressions? Thank you!

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

No heat problem at all. Can't feel any on my legs, even in the Algarve heat :)

Hi, could you please let me know where the Honda dealer that has the demo bike is located? Heading to the Algarve next week from, visiting from Canada, would love to get a look at it in person. Thx

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Portimão. Website in the description👍

Why have Honda stopped producing the XR range? I've had a couple of 400's and a couple of 600's but they have been second hand bikes. I'm in the position to get a brand new bike now but I can't get what I want.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback

What is brand your side box?

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

SW Motech Blaze

@echoalphatango9945

Жыл бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto ok thanks sir

...prefer the shape of my 2011 XL 700 V. Sportier looks and solid! 650 looks very dated now, so this 2023 seems like a mix of Gen 2 (01 - 07) and Gen 3 (08- 13). Nice improved power, 90hp as to 60hp, but now plastic fantastic, will rather keep my V and save my money!

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy. 60hp doesn’t cut it for me, but if you’re happy with it, then great😊

Looks very like a bigger 500x. My main dislike with my 500x is that the footpegs feel a little too far back to be comfortable for longer rides. I wonder what the Transalp is like in comparison.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

They felt right to me. Riding position seemed more comfortable than on the CB500X

@person.X.

Жыл бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto Thanks for the reply. I rented a dual sport on a trip to Asia recently and the more relaxed peg position was a revelation.

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Riding position is so important. This is why I have got the Transalp for touring duties. My Speed Twin is fabulous, but a real torture machine after a couple of hours😩

Have you tested a nc750x - it's not got the negatives of the transalp you mention !

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

True, but the engine is way down on power. I’m afraid that, despite my advancing years, I’m still a bit of a torque junky😬

@johncummins3860

Жыл бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto true but I take mine touring before my beloved Bandit 1200 - it will pull 120mph !!

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant tourer, for sure👍

"I don't know what people mean when they say the bike looks different in person"...30 seconds later "the silver looks better in person" :P

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Form. Colour.