Spy Shots: The New Honda Transalp 750 ADV
THE HONDA TRANSALP 750 LOOKS LIKE A PROPER ADV
After what seems like an eternity of rumors, the much-awaited Honda Transalp 750 has been spotted doing rounds in the Swiss Alps during a promotional video shoot. The spy shots reveal a production-ready motorcycle and come just after the company filed a trademark for the XL750 Transalp name in Japan—all hinting at an imminent unveiling.
The first thing that catches the eye is the motorcycle’s design. It boasts proper ADV credentials with a tall stance, spoke wheels, and muscular bodywork similar to the Africa Twin. Speaking of similarities, the LED headlight looks like a direct borrow from the Honda CB500X while the tricolor livery is a modern rendition of the ‘90s Transalp.
The bike also features prominent luggage mounts at the rear along with a chunky aluminum bash plate down low, indicating it just doesn’t want to travel the Alps, but explore them thoroughly. The (seemingly) 21-inch front wheel should also help with tricky terrain.
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WHAT ABOUT THE ENGINE?
At a closer look, you can spot the sneaky ‘750’ sticker on the bodywork which is in line with Honda’s trademarked name. Couple this with the two parallel pipes above the bash plate, and it’s clear the motorcycle will run a 750cc, twin-cylinder engine, the same as expected on the upcoming Hornet. Expect the power output to be right in between the CB500X’s 47 horsepower and the Africa Twin’s 97 horsepower.
Besides this, the motorcycle is riding on long travel USD forks and monoshock paired with dual front disc brakes and a single rear disc. Meanwhile, the seat appears low while the handlebars sit on risers, which should ensure a commanding standup riding posture.
EXPECTED FEATURES
Finally, features. We can’t spot the instrument cluster from these images, but the all-LED lighting, ABS, and hazard lights are pretty clear, and we hope Honda doesn’t plonk the same, hard-to-read negative LCD from its 500cc bikes here.
EXPECTED LAUNCH
If there’s one thing these images confirm, it’s that the new Transalp 750 is ready for its debut. So expect it to break cover either just ahead of the EICMA in November or at the EICMA itself. Either way, be prepared for the bike to reach American dealerships by end of 2022 or early 2023.