Honda Transalp XL750 Review
"A genuinely sorted adventure bike that rewards patient used buyers."
Key Specs
Used Buyer Review
The XL750 Transalp arrived in 2023 as Honda's sharp-edged answer to the mid-weight adventure segment, and used examples are genuinely tempting right now. The 755cc parallel twin pulls cleanly from low revs, the ergonomics are spot-on for longer hauls, and that semi-digital dash is leagues ahead of what you'd expect at this price point. It handles light trail work confidently without punishing you on the motorway commute home. Buy used and you're largely buying someone else's regret rather than their problems — early reliability has been solid. Watch for crash damage on the fairing lowers and check the quickshifter calibration, which can feel notchy on cheaper used examples that haven't had the software updated. Suspension is a bit soft stock if you're heavier than 85kg, so budget for a rear spring. Overall this is a genuinely accomplished machine that Honda got right first time. It's not a GS-killer but it doesn't need to be — at used prices it absolutely embarrasses the competition pound-for-pound.
Pros
Cons
You need serious off-road capability beyond gravel tracks
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