Honda has taken the Indian market by surprise with the introduction of the brand-new Honda XL750 Transalp adventure tourer, priced at Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India). This motorcycle is offered in two colourways: Ross White and Matte Ballistic Black. Moreover, the Transalp moniker made its comeback with the XL750 last year at the EICMA show and has now made it to the Indian shores.
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The Transalp moniker made its comeback with the XL750 last year at the EICMA show
Here are the top five things to know about Honda’s latest offering in the ADV segment, the XL750 Transalp.
The Honda XL750 Transalp resembles the Honda Africa Twin
The Honda XL750 Transalp draws inspiration from the iconic Transalp of the 1980s and takes design cues from its elder sibling, the Honda Africa Twin. Its design combines adventure aesthetics with modern elements, featuring a compact LED headlamp, a large integrated windscreen, and a large tank shroud. The bike's practicality is enhanced with a stepped seat, an aluminium rear carrier, and an integrated luggage rack.
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The Transalp is equipped with a 5.0-inch TFT display that provides essential rider information
The Transalp comes equipped with a 5.0-inch TFT instrumentation panel that provides essential rider information such as a speedometer, tachometer, gear-position indicator, fuel gauge, and riding modes. Honda has incorporated its Honda Smartphone Voice Control System (HSVCs), enabling riders to connect their smartphones to manage calls, messages, music, and navigation. Additional features include an emergency stop signal, traction control, ride-by-wire, and a slipper clutch.
Riders can select from five different riding modes, including Sport, Standard, Rain, Gravel, and customisable user mode
Powering the Transalp 750 is a 755cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine, delivering 90.52 bhp at 9,500 rpm and 75 Nm of torque at 7,250 rpm. The transmission is managed by a 6-speed gearbox with a slip-and-assist clutch, complemented by a bi-directional quick-shifter. Riders can select from five different riding modes, including Sport, Standard, Rain, Gravel, and customisable user mode, allowing personalisation of various parameters through a 5-inch TFT screen.
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The Transalp stands as one of the lightest multi-cylinder ADV bikes available in India
This motorcycle is constructed around a lightweight steel diamond frame and features a 43 mm Showa USD fork at the front and a monoshock at the rear with Pro-Link suspension. It rides on 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wire-spoke wheels. Braking duties are handled by 310 mm twin brakes at the front and a 256 mm single disc at the rear. With a kerb weight of 208kg, the Transalp stands as one of the lightest multi-cylinder ADV bikes available in India.
Bookings are open for the first 100 customers and deliveries are scheduled to begin in November 2023
The Honda XL750 Transalp is already available in international markets and will be introduced in India through the Completely Built-Up (CBU) route from Japan. Bookings are open for the first 100 customers and will exclusively be handled through the Honda BingWing Top Line dealership. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in November 2023.
