A Swiss publication has uploaded several photos to its networks of the new Honda Transalp 750, hunted in Col du Galibier, in the heart of the French Alps. We already warn you from the outset that by explicit wish of said publication the photos cannot be reproduced. However, we have been able to observe it in detail and have drawn several conclusions.
In them we can see the definitive aspect of the new Honda trail, which, as happened with the Africa Twin, recovers the spirit of that two-cylinder from the end of the 80s. We have to say that it is very similar to the ‘render’ that the friends published by Young Machine who, as we always say, usually get it right.
The aesthetics and decoration of the 750 are inspired by those of that Transalp 600 from 1987. A perfect mix between traveler and adventurer, with 21” and 18” spoked rims (gold, like on the first Transalp). The brake discs are lobed and light, with non-radial anchor calipers (with two discs at the front and not one).
The new 750 is a happy medium between the 1987, the 2005 and the Young Machine render.
It has a considerable dome (it seems that it is mechanically adjustable in height) and a wide seat for two seats. It also mounts hand protectors as standard. The headlight is LED, of course, but the design is reminiscent of the Transalp 650 from 2005.
What differs -obviously- from the original Transalp is the engine, of course. From the original 600 in V at 52º (later 649 cc and later 680 cc in its latest version) we moved on to a parallel twin derived from the Africa Twin, which should produce around 75 hp. The twin cylinder is clearly more similar to that of the Africa Twin than to that of the NC750, which have the cylinders much more inclined towards the front. Under the engine we see a large aluminum protector.
The bike in the photos looks perfectly finished, so the Transalp 750 will most likely be unveiled this fall. By the way, Honda registered the name XL 750 Transalp.
This Transalp 750 will have to enter the battle of the middleweight trail adventurers, in dispute with the Ténéré 700 and the Tuareg 660.
