Honda XL750 Transalp: I have turned the ignition ON, and just after switching it ON you will notice a few things. For example, the indicators are ON in standby mode. They are neither blinking nor turning off. This is actually a safety feature. When you are riding, the indicators blink, and it helps the vehicles in front and behind to notice the bike easily. This feature is already available in CB300R and other Honda bikes as well. Honda revealed this feature a few months ago during the unveiling of their cafe racer and other variants.
Windshield and Front Styling
Here you get a large windshield, which looks quite big. But one thing you will notice is that it is not adjustable. However, if you go for accessories, you can buy an even bigger windshield as an additional accessory part. Right now, this windshield comes in a fixed position and cannot be adjusted further.
Suspension Setup and Off-Road Capability
Now if you look here, you can see the USD suspension. The travel distance is also quite high, around 200mm. This means when you do hardcore off-roading, these suspensions will give you a big advantage and better control.
Braking System and ABS
On the front, you get a big disc brake. It is a dual disc setup and you can also see the ABS ring here. On this side, you can see the disc clearly. Overall braking performance will be very powerful and impressive.
Front Tyre Size and Wheel Setup
If I tell you about the tyre size, the front tyre is 90/90. You can clearly see the full size written here: 90/90. It is a 21-inch large front wheel. Along with that, you get spoke wheels. The design and look of the bike are very impressive. When you see the entire bike together, the overall look stands out differently.
Seat Height and Bike Stance
The bike height is also kept very strong. The seat height is 850mm. You can understand what 850mm means, it is a tall seat height. This gives the bike a proper adventure touring stance.
Torque and Performance Feel
On the side, you get a sticker and this bike produces 75Nm of torque. This is a strong torque figure, which will help a lot during off-road riding and highway cruising.
Exhaust System and Twin Cylinder Benefit
You will notice a single exhaust, but you might think it is a single-cylinder bike. Actually, this bike has two cylinders at the front, which later convert into one exhaust system. The sound will be very good because twin-cylinder bikes have this benefit. Vibrations are controlled, reliability is strong, and you will enjoy the premium feel.
Foot Pegs and Riding Comfort
Here you get the rear brake pedal and foot peg. The seat is very comfortable and fully padded till the front. This means you will get very comfortable rides. The rear seat is not as high as the front seat. So if you want to seat a pillion, the pillion can ride easily. This bike is mainly designed for both rider and pillion so that both can enjoy a comfortable ride.
Pillion Comfort and Grab Rail Setup
The front seat height is 850mm, and the rear seat is slightly higher but not too much. The pillion will get next level comfort. Behind, you get a strong grab rail setup where you can do many fitments like installing a top box or side bags. All mounting options are available here.
Rear Tyre, Suspension and Wheel Details
The exhaust is a dual barrel exhaust and the exhaust sound is also very strong. The rear tyre is a 150 section. The exact size is 150/70 R18. So at the back you get an 18-inch wheel. You also get a monoshock suspension which will provide a very comfortable ride. Again, the rear wheel is also a spoke wheel setup.
Chain, Side Stand and Overall Build
Here you can access the seat. The chain frame is visible here and the side stand is also present. Overall, all the necessary things required in a bike are provided in this model. Apart from that, there are many more features in this bike which I will explain.
6-Speed Gearbox and Gear Shifter Design
You get a 6-speed gearbox in this bike. The foot peg design is very different compared to normal bikes. In normal bikes, you see this part below, but in this bike it is placed upwards. This design helps in giving better gear shifting.
Fuel Tank Capacity
Now talking about the tank, you get around 15 to 16 liters of fuel tank capacity. It is a big tank which is very useful for long touring rides.
Digital Display and Instrument Cluster Features
Now the main features come in the instrument cluster. Here you will see RPM meter, speedometer, gear indicator, sports mode and many other normal details. You also get traction control and riding modes.
Riding Modes: Sport, Standard, Rain and Gravel
If I talk about riding modes, you get Sport mode, Standard mode, Rain mode, and Gravel mode. Total four riding modes are available and all of them are very useful. If you want to ride on the highway, you can use Sport mode. For city riding, you can use Standard mode. For rainy conditions, Rain mode is available. And for bad roads or off-road riding, you can use Gravel mode.
Buttons and Control Switches
The mode buttons are available here. You get up, down, left, right controls. You can also check trip details here. It shows average fuel consumption. Right now it is showing 36.2 liters per 100 km because the bike has not been ridden properly yet. But once you ride it, mileage will show correctly on the screen.
User Mode and Display Information
You also get a user mode along with the riding modes. The bike will show traction control, ABS and other details. You can see odometer, average fuel mileage, Trip A, Trip B, date, time, fuel consumption, voltage, and many other details on the display. All warning indicators are also visible. Temperature and time are also shown on top.
Navigation Feature
You will also get navigation type features in this bike, which makes it more premium and touring-friendly.
Mirrors and Visibility
Talking about mirrors, visibility is good. You get stylish mirrors. Here you get high beam and low beam switch. If you want to turn on high beam directly on ignition, it turns on easily. Battery is large so there is no issue.
Horn and Indicator Functionality
You get a single horn. You also get the hazard button and indicator button. When you turn on the indicator, the side light stays ON but the indicator starts blinking. This is a very good feature.
Start-Stop Switch and Exhaust Sound
You get a start-stop button. Now if I start it, you can hear the exhaust sound. The exhaust note is very strong and you get a proper twin-cylinder feel. The exhaust sound is powerful and dangerous. It feels like a lion roar. When you take this bike into mountains, it produces a different kind of sound and rides aggressively.
Ground Clearance
The seat height is 850mm which I already told you. Now talking about ground clearance, you get 210mm ground clearance. This is enough for every terrain and Indian road conditions. 210mm is not low. Nowadays even off-road 4×4 vehicles have around 210mm. So for a bike, this is a very good ground clearance.
Pricing Details (Ex-Showroom and On-Road)
Now the main thing is the pricing. The on-road price in Gurgaon is around ₹12.5 lakh. The ex-showroom price is close to ₹11 lakh. Overall, you can expect around ₹12.5 lakh on-road price.
Final Thoughts
Overall, this bike is a perfect combination of adventure design, touring comfort, premium features, strong suspension travel, spoke wheels, multiple riding modes, powerful exhaust sound, and strong ground clearance. It is designed for both rider and pillion, making it a great option for long rides and off-road adventures.