HONDA TRANSALP TESTED IN THE AUSSIE OUTBACK
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- čas přidán 17. 07. 2023
- Is Honda's new Transalp XL750 ready to run far from home?
There is no better testing ground than the Aussie outback so we headed off on a multi-state, 6-day ride over thousands of kilometres to find some answers and give the bike its biggest test yet in Australia.
Starting from Boulia in Queensland, we made our way to Birdsville and then into South Australia to Innamincka. From there we came back to Queensland with a night in Charlotte Plains and then down into New South Wales before heading back up to the Gold Coast, covering about 3300 kilometres in total.
The ride was organised by former 500 GP legend, Daryl Beattie, and headed by Mick Doohan's former mechanic, Peter 'Budda' Lukowski.
With assistance from Truckie Scott, we were able to ride deep into the red sands in the Aussie outback and visit some well-out-of-the-way places, camping under the stars by night and riding every minute of each day.
Massive thanks to Honda Australia for trusting us with three shiny new Transalps.
To Daz for all the effort making it happen and Budda for leading the way every day.
To Whites Powersports for being the most motivated guys we work with.
The gear that got us there:
Giant Loop Fandango tank bag
Leatt Moto 9.5 Carbon helmet
Leatt Moto 4.5 Enduro jersey
Leatt Moto 4.5 Enduro pants
Leatt Hydradri jacket
Leatt Race Vest - Auta a dopravní prostředky
I really appreciate a review that focuses on the type of riding a bike was intended to do instead of pretending, trying to thrash it on gnarly off road trails, then bashing it for not doing what it wasn’t supposed to do in the first place. Thank you. ✌️
This is rather Honda ad
I agree, I’ve had my eye on this, I live in upstate New York in the USA. We’ve got terrible asphalt (tarmac) due to ice heave, frequent sudden black ice patches on otherwise dry roads, coarse logging roads, and long stretches of twisty two-lane tarmac with unspeakably gorgeous vistas, and wild temperature shifts based on altitude and shadows. You’ll find ice in caves on the 4th of july, and 20*C on the bank of the lakes in December. This bike ticks the boxes!
Damo is versatile! Geologist, Transalpist, Historian. Great story telling.
Cheers mate!
The best Transalp review so far!! Finally, somebody that understands what the Transalp is all about.. cheers
What a nice way to test this beautiful bike, thank you for the cinematic presentation it was a pleasure to watch. I had this bike on my mind for the last 3 years I now I still cannot believe that I own it, it's a real joy to ride it and I cannot wished more from it considering it's initial purpose: versatility, reliably and a bike that you can live with it for many years without thinking about something else. Greetings from Romania 👍
Great review. I'm seeing more and more positive reviews on the Transalp praising it for doing what it was designed to do well.
Big thank you Damo. Your commitment to quality work and hard works shows in your final product! You set the standard!! And you are fun to be around..,
Always good catching up and riding mate. Let's do it again ASAP.
"Welcome back Transalp, we missed you" I loved that, it made me feel a nostalgic feeling maybe from 1988 when I first saw a Transalp in my life, here in the coast of Buenos Aires, Argentina , I was 14 years old and I thought I was seeing spaceships , amazing bikes now and then , thanks for the video .
I have a 1990 Transalp with 240000 km on the dial. It is still an awesome ride that I would take almost anywhere.
wow damn, i hope my Africa Twin can reach that mileage.
These videos are like therapy.
Amazing video and magnificent work. Thanks taking us on this journey through the outback. Almost felt like we were there, such a top shelf production. Go the Honda Transalp!
What a masterpiece!! Stunning video, lovely cinematography and editing, and honestly a great, thorough review. Very entertaining and amusing. Thank you!
The best Transalp video I have seen yet. This video really shows what the Transalp is all about. I just got mine last month. Thanks for the video.
I just love how you spliced this film together. You have great information and a unique sense of humour.
Well done
Thank you very much!
Damo, this video is awesome. Amazing production, fantastic cinematography and beautiful narration. Your best yet. I really felt the spirit of the outback and its beautiful magnificence.
Utterly magnificent and you summed up just why I’ve always loved Australasia and her people - you know no limits just living your lives to the full. You also proved all the naysayers wrong about the wonderful Transalp, those of us who know are the ones laughing with joy. I honestly have never enjoyed such a modern motorcycle epic on the scale you took on more and how you condensed/edited/shot those staggering panoramas emphasising just how gigantic Australia is in every direction. Just breathtakingly beautiful from start to finish. I will be heading back to Australia again one day just to ride as you have done.
What an incredible video! Thanks for showing us how the Transalp can be used. 👌
Just outstanding. Great cinematography, wonderful dialogue, music that was astounding. A great heart felt movie that included an intelligent and thoughtful review. The outback looks amazing, and your introduction to it was greatly appreciated by this ol' Texan. Thank you for your excellent post. Perhaps I may get to see you on the road over there some day!
Thank you from Portugal... I LOVE IT.
What a brilliant, beautiful, well presented, funny and glorious advert for Australia. I will ride here one day.
Thanks guys, was waiting for this review. Booked mine just now. October delivery.
Best video so far presenting the Transalp!! Now i do want one, thanks for an awesome video!
Beautiful video. Thank you. In the market for my next bike and this helped. Trying to decide between the Twin, this and a 901. You’re channel has been a huge help.
One of the best adventure videos I’ve seen on the tube 💪🏴👍 thanks for sharing
That was awesome! Emotive, happy, brilliant!
Great video! Amazing visuals and good down-to-earth commentary!
"Its Marbo, Its the Vibe!" Thanks for a great video.
I nearly snuck that clip in there ha ha!
Thanks Damo, I really enjoy your videos mate. I’m a newer rider & in the market for step up from a 650 single to a mid size twin early next year…so much on offer and now the Transalp too! Cheers…Go Dazza!!
Amazing production this should be on TV. Really enjoyed viewing this, much love from Cyprus :)
"fuck Bali! come and see Australia!" awesome well said ahaha
Then come to Canada 😁
Great Video, Thanks so mutch! After i see this im sure ive got more bike than i expected.
This is a genuinely great and informative video, excellent editing and camera work, good honest reviewing and interesting points. Can see a lot of work was put into this!
Much appreciated!
Congratulation for this work! This is the best Transalp 750 video and test.
Great Moovie Mate, I enjoy your cinematic approach to your channel and the little bits of poetry and good humour along the way, thanks for introducing us to the re mastered offering from Honda in the form of the Transalp. And great to see ol No.4 back 9n the big screen... 👍🏻
Excellent video! I tuned in to see what the Transalp could do and found so much more.
Thanks!
the production quality is absolutely top calss. Fantastic,
Fantastic review...best one yet ..and I've seen plenty...I love mine best buy in years for me
You did a great job with this video mate! Awesome work 🙂
Excellent video! You're stirring in me the itch to go visit
👍Thumbs up! a video so beautifully made...And so nice to see Darryl Beatty. Thanks!
Great video on both the Transalp and Australia!
Man that was Awesome! You’ve got a real knack Damo for presenting and telling a story. All your vids are fair dinkum and really engaging and this was one is a dead set cracker. Apart from riding thru amazing country what a treat to riding alongside Dazza too. I’m sure the yarns at night woulda been bloody awesome.
Outstanding video.Thks.
Great review. High quality production too. 👍
That was awesome! You may have convinced me! 😎
This is what you call a GREAT review. 👍👍
Pfff, youtube algorithm, do your work! Excellent camera work, perfect sound, dramatic/touching story, funny AND informational about the bike. Yet just 5400 subscribers?
I thought I was the only one with this problem, either the bars are super high or not the RIGHT people are watching this. Subscribed, hope to meet you once in Aussie!
Came for info about the TransAlp, stayed for the story and the sceneries...
TransAlp seams like a bike I want now.. the cruise control though :/
Awesome vid mate! I test rode one today and had an absolute ball! I reckon for the money and my abilities it’s a great do it all, I said to the guy at the shop, I could’ve ridden it all day without an issue! I am tossing up between the TA, a standard Norden and a 790 Adv R. Norden gets the power and retro looks, 790 gets the raw grunt and alien looks and the TA is the smooth and reliable, glad to see the TA with all the gear and good tyres, really toughens it up!
Love the into!
Great vid!
First time ive seen this channel and i subscribed. Really enjoyable video.
Great video mate. Interesting bike, good review. Beautiful country ✌️
Another ripper Damo. Love your work 👌
Awesome video, Loving my Transalp, Thank you for answering my questions on Instagram, Legends, Once i get the crash protection i am doing this trip🔑
Great video and review. Thanks!
Incredible Video! Informative, Inspirational and Beautiful made. As a RD11 2006 Transalp owner, i'm more than happy that Honda decided to bring the Legend back to life. F..k Bali, im coming to Australia 😊
Great video guys.. Superb riding! Could be my next bike. Love Australia.
Few Transalp reviews explore actual off-road tours. That is what I noticed out this channel. Its cool looking bike, with unique platform.
Wow, the best bike review ever! Thankyou
Spectacular. And what a way to camp!!!
Another great review Damo 👍
Wow, what a fantastic video. Brilliant footage, production and quality. I'm from South Africa and now I want to buy a Transalp and come tour across Australia 😁
Beautiful! Thank you!
... great edit guys .. cheers 🙏
Epic video Damo!! Love it
Hardly comment on youtube but in this one I have to congratulate you guys, what a movie i just saw! Thank you!!
Wow, thank you!
Fantastic video enjoyed watching it, even made me convince to order a new Transalp
Well done guys, beautiful and enjoyable watching this outback footage adventure. The journey itself is more important than the destination doesn't matter with wich motorbike you choose. Go for it! Looking forward to make a test ride here on north America.
Well said!
What a brilliant video ... superb 👌💯.... showed another side to the Transalp, I.e a serious bit of kit rather than a road based commuter
Love your work mate
That was awesome guys. I really want an adventure bike and that's probably the size I need though cruise control would be good. great video thanks. We are lucky we have such an amazing land.
great video mate love it!!
Thanks mate! Has heaps of fun on that one 👍🏻
Great video guys.
I love the shots at 9:23.
In my opinion the 2008 Transalp looked stunning. It's a timeless style. Much preferred to the current one imo.
I took my 2008 into most terrains. Was considered a softroader but I found it very capable. The new version looks even more capable.
Wow... Just Loved It!
Love from India.
Fantastic video making skills. Congrats. Taking notes :)
Awesome vid. I reckon I could see this being my first mid size Adventure bike!! 👍
Superb! Love it
Simply fantastic!! 🙏🏼
Thank you 🙌
Awesome vid, I wanna ride the outback now!
Go for it!
Thanks Damo, bloody rippa little vid 👍
Cheers mate! ✊🏻
Great vid, love em...just ordered an white one, due here in March...to go with my 2018 CB500X...
I was excited with all the initial launch chatter and reviews on this bike. I took one for a brief but extensive test ride on extremely twisty tarmac roads and a few hard packed dirt lanes. I already knew the ground clearance was low so my planned usage would be 90% tarmac and 10% easy gravel roads. It is a really well engineered bike, suspension, brakes, screen layout and interface all good, dynamic handling on twisty roads, great, ergonomics for my 6ft4 frame, also great, optional quick shifter, also great. The only negatives for me start with the engine characteristics. That is at low revs below 4000rpm, power is lacking, it hits around 4500rpm and then accelerates with decent urgentcy. Perhaps Honda have gone all out to hit the headline peak bhp figures at the expense of bottoms end roll on torque. Which is a shame. My post ride summary is that the bike felt vanilla. Competent but with no memorable characteristics that would make me desire one. It is a tool to get the job done rather than a bike that I would find pleasurable just to ride for the sake of it. For me it is white goods on two wheels, like a fridge or a washing machine, I just can’t get passionate about it.
Oddly enough and coming from a T7, I don't find any issue with the power at low revs. Having said that, I do have an issue with the gearing and throttle response which seems a bit snatchy. T7 was more smooth in that respect. I can never seem to be in the right gear for a given situation
Best honda description ever, that it means reliability, do you want unforgettable? Try bmw, ktm, triumph, you will never forget downtime and reapairs invoices.
Well done mate.
Beautiful scenery and editing 😍
Great video Damo. Loved the footage. Especially the drone clips. Close call when it snuck through under that branch on that dirt road out of Tenterfield.
Hope to see you on another ride mate.
Cheers. 👍
Cheers mate. I saw that branch way too late - that poor drone has to put up with my crappy flying ha ha
@@advlife oh mate... You're as reckless as me with my drone but wayyyy more skillful!! I gotta get more practice is what I worked out from watching this.
But yeah the branch clip turned out killer cause you didn't flinch. 👌
Great video. Australia is on my list to go ride. I just put money down on my Transalp, hope to have it within a few days and then rig it up for myself. It’s perfect for my intended use as you so alluded to in the video. Thank you!
Amazing video man! Im already hooked on the transalp and this aint helping! Lol. Cant wait for it to get to the states!
After watching this video I've made my decision to buy the Transalp. Awesome video guys!
Excellent!
What a lovely video. I hope to be doing something similar in 2025 when I go to Oz with my brother.
Hey! Amazing film 🤩
Good narration cheers
“Fcuk Bali, Come see Australia” - what a line m8
Also, isn’t it interesting that all the youtubers that crap on Transalp don’t really show hardcore offroad use like these guys? It cut through a sea of sand like butter. What a machine!
Bali aint got no 'big red' nor any big sky; the Transalp made 'big red' look pretty small too which in itself is impressive; then the big k's on road without any complaints from Damo is also a big plus; the fact DB was planning on crossing the Simpson with it speaks volumes about how much he respects its capabilities even with a limited fuel range.
Hi, that was one of the best Motorcycle videos I´ve ever seen. And the Transalp here in Germany is a legend for Motorcycle traveller. So I'm thinking about it to by one.
Trying to keep it constructive here. I actually watched for a Transalp review, as I'm on the cusp of buying one and I need to be sure it can fo the work I need it to. Appreciate your work, I really do, and your enthusiasm for our beautiful land, but my respectful suggestion would be to perhaps do two presentations. One a travel commentary, and the other a bike review. You're blessed to have been able to do the amazing trip you did! Peace ... 💚
Awesome vid mate there an incredible bike aye I’ll never sell mine ride safe cheers
Currently waiting on my Transalp and I’ve been very patient! BUT not now! That’s one very good video and now you’ve got me all worked up! Think I need to ship it to Australia?
Great bike - i'm loving it.
Great video - really professional and informative.
Great country - looks appealing and very flat 😊 ... A bit far from Denmark though
Great stuff Damo...for some reason i don't get notification from 'the tube' about new videos anymore; this is not only a great and honest review about the Transalp, but a stunning advertisement for touring the 'real Australia' on two wheels; well done you; curious to know if Budda's obviously modded bike was much better than a stocker?
Wow! I just discovered you and think its best cinematic on YT for bikes channel, thanks a lot!
i got TA from 2000 and already ordered the new one... i agree with you at all, mots of people compare it with KTM or Tenere and thats wrong... Transalp is what you said: able to be off and able to ride hundreds of km per day feeling good in all moments.
Best Off review ive seen of the new Transalp, thanks again, u got my sub !
What a “magical” review… very inspiring. Last bike I had was a Bajaj Pulsar 2004 which I sold back in 2012…. Recently had the “wish” for a adventure bike and I have mu eyes on this one. Here in Costa Rica it is $13500. Very nice video