So ... what does adventure mean ... to you? Leave a reply to this comment :) Cheers!

I have a XL600V Transalp... The 1989 one... Yes, the first gen. Ever Made. I travel all patagonia with it, and a big part of Argentina also. Running in mountains, getting into the beach when the road was closed by a dune, on the snow, close to Neuquén, Ushuaia one Time. Got So Many road friends, adventures, and histories with this machine. And all of this without a single big issue... ITS just put gas, get my stuff on her and go, for new adventures.

Great video; yes you’re asking the wrong question. My biggest regrets were A) selling my VFR750FV and B) selling my 600 Transalp. Yes, the brakes didn’t work, ok no fuel gauge, it drank fuel like Oliver Reed and went as fast as treacle. But she took me all over the place; forests, dirt, gravel, woods, road, never complained. I miss her :( And yes, I miss my VFR too…..

I brought my 650 Transalp in Australia four years ago for $3500 with 12 months road registration. It had 48,000 K’s on the clock and had some minor scratches on the fairing sides but the engine runs beautifully. I spent time cleaning, polishing and detailing the bike. I covered the fairing scratches neatly with carbon fibre look contact. I’m amazed how many riders and non-riders talk to me and comment on my Transalp. I love it for what it is, a great all rounder bike.

Everyone who had a transalp told me that they regretted selling it and I didn't understand why. I bought my first and only motorcycle in 2014, a Transalp 650 from 2000, I didn't had money for something better or with more horsepower, but on the recommendation of many people I opted for this model. At first I didn't like how it looked (even now I don't like how it looks from the front), especially the "green" color but over time I started to like its shape, how the color looks at sunset and how the lines flow when you look from the side. After a few years I began to understand why people regretted giving up the Transalp. It starts every time and takes you where you want. It’s the perfect bike for daily driving and for exploring off road. Everyone tells me to sell it and buy a new one, my answer is that I will not sell this motorcycle. I love my cow.

It was a safe choice. It was available, affordable. There was/is a great community around this bike. I had it for 12 years, rode it for 40000+km. The battery had to be replaced every 3 years, but otherwise no problems...

There's a guy that took one of these all through west Africa, they're well capable, and they're actually lighter then most adventure motorcycles today 😂. 189kg wet weight isn't actually that heavy. I've taken mine on some trips to France some light off-roading and it handled everything no bother. Also the engine is the exact same engine that was used in the first Africa twin 650 that raced in the Dakar rally, they later changed the engine to the 750cc engine. My friend has the 750cc Africa twin and it is a better bike off road, but to be honest the Transalp is actually perfectly capable of taking you on rough roads, dirt and gravel etc. watch Ride me five if you want to see it go through Africa!

One word that comes to my mind when I think of the Transalp ist enabler. It was an enabler for anybody to do anything. Not everything in an extraordinary style, fashion or speed, but anything with ease and without worries..

When i was 18 my father said i can ride his 17 years old transalp 650. I never thought it would be a bike for me. But to be honest with time i more and more started loving it. It just runs and is so agile. On mine also the brakes work quite good and it is capable of going quite fast in any kind of curvy roads. Sometimes i'm even faster than some sport bikes. So probably it's not obly about the bike but about how you are riding it and what you are expecting. On every tour i made into the alps someone came and said nixe bike, i had a transalp too and really loved it. It's just a great bike

Still riding on my 2002 Transalp, 94.000 km and it is still purrrring...

My 1990 Honda Transalp is going to be my number one bike, always. Had a few bikes before, but this one is in excellent condition, mechanically and how it looks. It is a motorcycle made with the mindset of quality and reliability, I ride hard, but also take care of it with original parts, always. Also have a much newer Yamaha FJR1300, but, Transalp is Transalp, it always takes me were I want, always starts with the first push of a button in any condition, I get asked about it a lot in stop lights also other riders saying they regret selling theirs. I think that she is a keeper. GO TRANSALP, Thank you Soichiro Honda!

Good job 👍older 600 is way more all rounder than 650 and significantly better off-road.

@chrishart8548

Ай бұрын

I love 600 it just got worse in the UK the 600 is £84 road tax the 650 is £117. 21" front wheel turned into 19" on the 700. It didn't need duel discs either. The mild steel exhaust always put me off because I knew at some point rust would make holes in it.

reason i got my 1993 honda transalp 600. to rid it around the world owned her over a year the storys i had LOL i right a book all ready. amzing bikes so underated. be on a wall of fame one the best adventure bikes ever mead. transalp built to do everything. just not everything well.

I got the 2004 Transalp I couldn't afford some big GS or Africa Twin so I settled for a cheap used Transalp. And you know what, this bike has grown on me with each passing day and each ride I love it more and more. It's the jack of all trades master of none. If you whant to learn and get the feel of an ADV bike this is the best starter bike for that. Now don't get me wrong it's not a starter for someone that has never rode a bike before not even a scooter I'm saying it's a good begginer bike that will introduce you to the ADV community. And belive me when I say no one will look down on you on that bike the Transalp is one of the most respected and reliable bikes in the ADV community.😎✌

bro you deserve way more subs idk how u arent at 1M already, keep up the great work!

My 2003 XL650V Trannie I bought s/h in 2006 was assembled in Spain, and quite well put together, too. It was commented that the build quality was as good as - or better - than, the rotax BMW F650 single offering at the same time. (That was my second choice btw, with the Aprilia Pegaso 650 third) I think I made the right choice - I still use the bike 18 years on with 35K miles on the clock.

I have owned a few bikes, tourers, adventure, motocross, sports, and the Transalp is the ONLY bike where I have never thought "I wish I was on my other bike right now".

Adventure to me, means I can go anywhere i want, not worrying if the tarmac is smooth for a Goldwing, I can take a +1 and still go anywhere I want. To start every time, and keep going. To go camping next to an ocean, then go into the mountain passes. To visit places I can't go in ca car. Not to worry, if my bike will start tomorrow, because it's raining all week. That is a definition of Transalp to me, and a definition of adventure. You my friend, are INSANELY underrated, I realy enjoy your videos, they are meritorical, fun and entertaining to watch. Keep up the good work, and safe riding. ✌

@Kelly-oq9nh

2 ай бұрын

I agree. Deserves many,many more subs.

@nickg2431

2 ай бұрын

i really like the channel.The algorithm doesnt always push the most deserving channels.it will take time .Most YT channels dont"blow up" they grow steadily.I subscribed last week when i saw the great content.

Keep the content coming! this channel is epic!!

Excellent video showcasing a real adventure motorcycle. Amazing production quality! Looking forward to having a look through your channel

Great video. Happy to find someone who views my bike the way I do.

My 650 TA didn't need any maintenance for over 40.000 km other than oil & tyres. Two spark plugs per cylinder made it start regardless of the weather conditions. A detuned & very reliable engine, although it wasn't made for the rough stuff, mine saw all the rough stuff my XT600, 950 Adventure and now 690 Enduro see. It was heavy yes, underpowered yes, but did it all average, I'm an average rider so I was happy with it.

Great video,approach and presentation. It makes me feel kind of a relief that there are some people at your age that can think like that and appreciate this bike. Keep up the good work!

I'm very happy that I found that gem of a channel.

Top notch productions man, it's really nice to see a new face in motorcycle reporting/ storytelling. Keep up the great work!

Dude I can't believe you threw in those clips of Pedro Mota. Ooooof man, what a throw back. I LOVE his old videos of when he was out there crossing Mongolia on his Transalp. Some of the most inspiring footage I've ever seen. It single handedly got me into the adventure bike scene and encouraged me to get my '18 CRF1000L. 50 thousand miles later... we're still going strong. I've been all over the USA on it and plan on taking it to Alaska in the next 2 years. Can't wait for what's to come.

VERY GOOD DESCRIPTION OF A REALLY GOOD BIKE FOR EVERYONE WHO ... UNDERSTAND HIS REAL NEEDS.

I love my 08 transalp goes everywhere I point it here in Tasmania it takes the off-road abuse exceptionally well carries all my camping and gold prospecting gear and never breaks down Honda make great bikes but these are incredible great vid mate ride safe cheers

"and yet you start the engine and it never skips a beat" - I've got 1993 transalp 600 and can agree with that 100%. I don't like this motorbike for being pretty or fast or comfortable. I like it for always taking me where I want and back home. Mine looks even worse fairing wise :) but mechanically its top notch. I dropped it so many times ridding it off road but you pick it up push starter and just continue.

Another great video that gets to the heart of the matter. “hand guards that resemble snow shovels” Funny! New subscriber. Excellent presenter.

Great video. Thanks.

Any Indians here?? The original Hero Honda Karizma was inspired by this design 🙂🙂

despite not being terribly different, 600 made the name that 650 inherited. transalp should really mean mostly xl600v and years of 87 to 99. later ones (including 750) seem like an epilogue, especially due to the context of inflated adventure segment in general.

Keep up the good work bro....

Had one of these. Until this day still one of the best bikes ive ever had

This is fantastic! :)

The new Transalp is built in the same vein. Comfortable, durable, reliable, and economical. The long lasting enabler that will keep you addicted to adventure.

@chrishart8548

Ай бұрын

The horsepower went a bit crazy on the new tranalp. And physically it seems a lot bigger than the older transalps I know it's lighter.

Here in UK in 2007 after many types of bike I bought my first new bike same colour and model as this.....7000miles sometimes with 2up toured scotland ...rode around isle of man TT coarse....off roaded in Yorkshire dales.... it was sold many new bike later I by suzukis equivalent the vstrom 650 a 2011 model and its every bit simular I love no fancy electronics etc thanks for the vid I was almost 😢😢😢 seeing the black bik👏👏👌👍

I good friend of mine had one for over 30 years, until he was too old to keep riding it. He rode crazy fast as he was so used to it and bike was always good to him.

you know who else tells extraordinary stories? you do.

nothing fancy, just pure japanese practicality , workhorse ,small tourer ,mild off road bike, commuter. Press a button and start the trip ,the commute, the road for a cup of coffee., no questions asked ,nothing to adjust , just ride . p.s. It's raining resert sand in italy too ,right? keep riding the damn thing!!!!!Vstroms, etc. subbed

Your last two videos are about two bikes I own, a 950 Adventure and my (600) Transalp. If you do an XL185, I'll start worrying 😊

nicely done

I own this bike and i never understood this narrative of it being ugly. I personally really like this bike and the design. I think that every part was made so it suits its purpose and that would be just being indestructible. This bike just never dies or has any problems whatsoever. Honestly to me one of the best bikes and one that really gets you in places without being too bitchy.

Every time I swing my leg over my beautiful motorcycle I know it’s going to be an adventure…every time, thats why I keep doing it…..

The transalp has been around so long i remember it when i was a courier when i was in my twenties!!The 600 that is.I think it would still make a great adventure bike with slightly lower gearing and perhaps forks from a ktm or something.

@hondaryder3779

2 ай бұрын

Just put in Hyperpro progressive springs.

Hi, as a potential overlander motorcycle would you choose Transalp 600 or 650 or CRF 300 Rally?

The VStrom was the evolution of the Transalp.

@chrishart8548

Ай бұрын

What it evolved to be incredibly heavy and have cast wheels and much less suspension travel.

Great simple bikes.I dont like the plastics,they break easy and get noisy,output shaft gets damaged,and i find it difficult to change gears with my big feet.worked on them for years.

i'm simple man, i see new KRANKiT video, i hit like

very nice well preserved low mileage trannie

Great bike, she´ll never let you down. Just don´t let her stand for more than 4+ weeks with E5+ gasoline without having her running a bit ;-)

Best undercover Adventure bike ever, with a few bucks and a few hours of your time you could have a way better bike than a stock XRV750 Africa Twin for a lot less money...

@chrishart8548

Ай бұрын

Still don't get the excitement about the older Africa twins. The horsepower is rather low and they were very heavy. And never handled well. Think it's just nostalgia

the main thing is, what other motorcycles can you say "how many times is there 50k"?

What? There should be dashboard lights on my Transalp? 🤔

@arjendemeijer5235

Ай бұрын

On the 650, yes it should!

800 euro ottimo prezzo per 5 anni fa!

Ergonmics was bad. Motor boring but it was a mule and even more reliable than the xrv

The only story this bike tells is that it had an owner that never maintained and serviced it. 4:12 In my place there are many 650s on the roads. Too many. And look many times better than this. Too many.

It's like a less thrilling version of KLR650.