Motorcycle Honda Transalp: specifications, photos and reviews

One day, the Honda company set out to build a motorcycle "for everything and for everyone." For long-distance roads and night racing around the metropolis, for those who just sat in the saddle, and those who managed to roll back many thousands of miles, and maybe even made a portrait of some venerable motoring.

So there was the famous Honda Transalp. The manufacturer back in 1986, when the announcement of the new model was just announced, assured its fans, which were burning with impatience, that the new bike "will be able to go anywhere and go anywhere".

How much did the eminent creator manage to make the dream come true? To answer this question, we will consider in detail the entire range of Transalp, analyze the strengths and weaknesses of models, and, of course, turn to the experience of those who were lucky enough to ride this legendary bike.

Species

Motorcycle Honda Transalp combines in design, TTX and functional features enduro and tourist. He also has something from a family of sports, in any case, he can withstand the speed well. Its main purpose is to drive along a good road for long distances. However, he crossed it very even in the teeth. "Transalp" - this is not an all-terrain vehicle, a swamp and a river for a wade, it is unlikely to overcome. But with the hilly terrain, the steppe, country road, puddles and dirt to the knees, Honda Transalp will cope easily. This gives him the legal rights to a worthy place in the tourist enduro class .

Owners of "Transalp"

Who most often makes a choice in favor of this brand? Who are they - people who choose this choppy Hondov character, encased in streamlined plastic?

Many experts agree that the Honda Transalp, the characteristics of which stipulate its belonging to the class of tour-enduro, rarely becomes the first bike. Most often it becomes the second, and even the third transport. Simply put, the buyers of "Transalp" are fans of driving around the city, hungry for spaces and new adventures; It's motodalnoobeschiki, which is no longer satisfied with the value of cruiser ships; This is yesterday's Street Friters, dreaming of the expanses of distant roads; They are former sportsmen who want to change from fast-paced enduro to something more classic and universal. Everyone finds something in the philosophy of "Transalpa".

But newcomers to this model rarely pay attention. This is not surprising, in the role of school desks for driving traffic rules and honing the driving skills of the motorcycle Honda Transalp is really difficult to imagine. Not that it was too difficult to ride, just before it, as well as before most tour-enduro, you need to grow and gain experience.

By the way, the reviews of those who have already made the "transalpine transition" are unanimous: bikers claim that the landing on it is so comfortable that the period of adaptation, even after the sport, even after the chopper, is minimal. The same applies not only to the position of the pilot's body, but also to controllability. The obedient "Transalp" quickly adapts itself to the new owner and behaves obediently on the road.

The beginning of the way

For the first time, Honda announced in 1986 about the intention to launch the "transalpine" line in production. The event was to be timed to coincide with the next stage of the Paris-Dakkar rally. By the way, this is not accidental - the family was originally developed under mototourism across Europe.

The first "Transalp" came off the assembly line in 1987. Under his plastic skin was a powerful V-shaped heart with a volume of 600 cm ³ . It was produced in "silver metallic" color with red and blue stripes. If you compare photos of the first motorcycle Honda Transalp with its later versions, you can notice some changes in the design. Initially, the outline of the bike was more angular and sharp, the headlight had a nearly square categorical shape.

Expansion of the model range

First, the bike was serially produced in Japan - in the homeland of the Honda concern. In 1997, production was moved to Italy, and this further tied the family to the European market.

From 1987 to 1999, Honda also produced a small car - a motorcycle with a 400-cc engine. This lightweight model from the entire line was considered the easiest to manage. It was often chosen by those who had just discovered the world of mototourism, but did not yet have the necessary experience in driving for long distances and overcoming obstacles.

In 2000, the family replenished - the Honda Transalp 650. Increasing the volume of the engine by 50 cubes allowed a little increase in power - up to 52 liters. from. His assembly also took place at a factory in Italy. The model was produced before 2008. From the previous it was distinguished by a laconic streamline shape and a new braking system with two discs on the front wheel. In 2005, several restyling events were held at once. However, the motorcycle Honda XL 650 Transalp undergone not many changes. Basically they touched on the design.

In 2008, the production of "six hundred and fifty" was discontinued. It was replaced by a new Honda 750 Transalp. This model was very different from all its predecessors. It was an injector, more powerful and more hardy. Much has changed and the appearance of the bike: smooth lines of cladding, massive exhaust pipes, reduced diameter of the front wheel, visually making it not as transparent and light as it was before.

Features of the models "Transalp"

Each motorcycle in the model range of "Transalp" has its own style and distinctive features. In many respects similar in terms of TTX models are still very different from each other.

Motorcycles of the Japanese assembly have only one disc brake on the front wheel, the Italian - two. Model 750, though more than the others in the line is similar to the rally, in fact, the least suitable for off-road. If you come to mind poendurit on this bike, be prepared for the fact that all the potholes and bumps you feel well. Compared with this model, the Honda Transalp 650 has a much better chance of making you delight on the trail between the hills.

The second generation of motorcycles Honda Transalp noticeably more progressive than the first. In front of them they have a new headlight and unusual turn signals. A nice bonus was the appearance of the luggage compartment under the seat. In addition, instead of the obsolete gasoline screen, a full-fledged fuel sensor appeared. But the braking system, the dimensions and the running gear did not change a bit, well, except that the rear wheel is slightly narrowed, and the preload adjustment appeared.

It is worth mentioning about light. The standard rectangular headlamp of the star was quite far away, which affected the passive safety - a motorcycle in the dark is visible from afar. Although here, probably, the big role played a sound. The new "Transalpah" has rounded headlights with diffusers, well illuminating also the space of the road just before the motorcycle.

And what does the people say?

If you are only planning to purchase a Honda Transalp motorcycle, the owners' feedback will help to find answers to many questions. Usually they boil down to the following:

• The motorcycle has a soft stroke, does not "massage the heels", even on paving stones;
• An excellent braking system, two wheels - it's still not one;
• Economical fuel consumption (although if too accelerating the speed, "Transalp" will devour and 10 liters per hundred);
• Obedience in the hands of the owner, excellent controllability;
• A wide dealer network Honda, the availability of spare parts, a huge number of dopov.

Customizing and tuning

If the standard equipment does not suit you for some objective reasons, you will always have the opportunity to adjust the bike for yourself. To do this, there is quite an impressive number of branded service centers and an established traffic supply of accessories. It is worth mentioning that the motorcycle Honda Transalp, whose technical characteristics are so beckoning in the long haul, could be completed with coats. But on it there are not even fastenings for them - everything needs to be bought separately. Fortunately, the "Honda" gives such an opportunity.

Some motodalnooboyschiki change the standard windshield. According to their feedback, with increased it's much more comfortable to drive at high speeds.

Where to get the "Transalp" and how expensive it will cost?

Firm salons and representative offices of "Honda" are located in many large cities of Russia and CIS countries. Even if the desired model is not on sale, there is a chance to order it from catalogs. The cost of the new Honda Transalp is unlikely to be less than 200 thousand rubles.

Quite a few proposals and on the secondary market. First of all, the price will depend on the model of the bike, the degree of its wear, the year of production, the number of previous owners and many other factors. Pay attention to the documents and do not be lazy to conduct a test drive before buying.