Extensive (Abusive?) Off-Road Test of the Honda Transalp 750 (EP.5)

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Many have said the new Honda Transalp 750 is a pavement oriented adventure tourer. But is it? I push the bike hard on a variety of off road terrain including single track, sand washes, rocks, hills climbs, ruts, and more. How does it compare to the Aprilia Tuareg 660, Yamaha Tenere 700, Suzuki V-Strom 800DE, and Africa Twin? #motorcycle #motorbike #transalp750 #honda
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00:00 Gear Overview
01:50 Bike Prep
04:09 Suspension Testing
08:23 Sand Test
12:06 Obstacles
13:34 High Speed Dirt
15:15 SingleTrack
22:02 Getting Stuck
28:07 Comparisons

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@BigRockMoto 7 ай бұрын

NOTE: Completely factory suspension was used during this test. Well, do you still think the Transalp 750 is mostly a road bike? Why or why not? 🏍TODAY’S GEAR: ⚡ Klim Krios Pro: imp.i104546.net/WD9gOM ⚡ Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro DryStar Boot: imp.i104546.net/EKqeQ9 ⚡ MSR ADV Air Glove: bit.ly/3maEdtF ⚡Mosko Moto Woodsman Pant: bit.ly/46igTMb ⚡Mosko Moto Mesh Jersey: tinyurl.com/yv8rywyv ⚡Mosko Moto Surveyor Jacket: tinyurl.com/k2t8uhhm ⚡REV'IT! Proteus Armored Shirt: imp.i104546.net/jrmgxM ⚡REV'IT! Scram Knee Guards: imp.i104546.net/xkZPAy ⚡ MSR Base Layers: bit.ly/3K3bQ8s ⚡ MSR Hydro Pak: tinyurl.com/ebw7wf35 ⚡ Foamerz Glasses: imp.i104546.net/DKQa9b TRANSALP BUILD: ⚡Veridian Cruise Control: veridiancruise.com/product/honda-xl750-23-transalp/ (USE CODE BIGROCKMOTO FOR A 12% DISCOUNT!) ⚡Yoshimura Exhaust (RevZilla): imp.i104546.net/jr6NgM ⚡Yoshimura Exhaust (3D Cycle Parts):tinyurl.com/43atb72d ⚡3D Cycle Parts Light Kit: tinyurl.com/3rnvzmfv ⚡DMD Navigation: www.drivemodedashboard.com/ ⚡Tractive Suspension (Ted Porter's Beemershop): www.beemershop.com/category/xl750-transalp-4992.html ⚡Barkbuster Handguards: tinyurl.com/yc5mv3hn ⚡Motoz Adventure Rallz Tires: pacificpowersports.com/ USE CODE BRM2024 ⚡Outback Motortek Crash Bars and Skid Plate: tinyurl.com/5fjmb7h2 ⚡Altrider Footpegs (coming soon for the Transalp): altrider.com ⚡Antigravity Battery (ATZ-10): tinyurl.com/yk2vh95k ⚡Tusk Olympus Tank Bag (sm): bit.ly/3yfaQbi ⚡Sedici Dry Bags: imp.i104546.net/JzW41r ⚡Puig Wind Visor: imp.i104546.net/ORazYN ⚡Tusk Tubes: tinyurl.com/ms5ezbap

@RobertKalisch-xk7rp 7 ай бұрын

I am sure the T.A. will perform good in Namibia.

@kloppskalli 7 ай бұрын

lovely :) I am riding a Tenere 700 ... I gues we all know how some people rave about the Tenere as the unbeatible champ of the offroad worthy adventure bikes - nice to see whats possible with the Transalp if one dares to try :-)

@seaninness334 7 ай бұрын

There is a lot to consider. I don't know if you've done a final tally on the equipment you've added but it's a big consideration to upscale the Transalp. I think it's clear, the totally stock bike is more of a 90/10 on road bike. But with a few tweaks it gets close to challenging the T7. I half wonder about you discussing that spectrum with either a better rider than yourself or a more novice rider than your self to figure out where those lines are crossed. What is an essential mod and what is a nice to have? Where do you give up and just buy a different bike altogether?

@PovilasPanavas 7 ай бұрын

@@seaninness334 could you elaborate? The stock Tenere would also need all the same stuff: tires, skid plate, handguards, etc.

@shaneolivier1650 7 ай бұрын

I know Namibia it surely will, staying on the revs@@RobertKalisch-xk7rp

@paulvanhout9695 7 ай бұрын

Narrating while riding in a sand wash and climbing a rocky, rutted single track - impressed👍

@chrisbrownbikes2856 7 ай бұрын

He's a great rider not pro but great 👌pro video maker best review Chanel around 👌

@InTheYear 7 ай бұрын

Very impressive narration and riding. Great content

@AdamHeartlandADV 7 ай бұрын

Legit hard trail on that bike lol

@pyrodoll2422 6 ай бұрын

I was thinking exactly that too.

@scorchzone 7 ай бұрын

Super fun to watch you on that single track trail. We can all relate to those "well this was a dumb idea" moments. 🤣

@CoolioDaMan 6 ай бұрын

That’s the widest single track I’ve ever seen…

@DansADV 7 ай бұрын

RESPECT... That was a tough trail for an ADV bike. You're killing the bike review game. Great job as usual.

@cawalkabout 7 ай бұрын

This is the best ADV bike channel. Dude gives honest real opinions, and does crazy SH** with the bikes to show you what's really up!! I have made all my adv purchases based on his reviews, and was happy all times. Also, major shout out that he does all this with crohns. I don't think y'all realize how intense that is. My mom suffers from it and it's no fkn joke. Also, he hasn't sold out yet and I hope he doesn't! I love that he doesn't do sponsored reviews or other random sponsorships! IAN is a true credit to the moto community!! Plain and simple! Thanks Ian!

@BigRockMoto 7 ай бұрын

thank you!

@DevilsAdvocate92 7 ай бұрын

Feels comforting not to be the only person seeing the TA for what it wants to be and what it's still capable of. Thank you for your work Ian, I think you're the best motorcycle reviewer on YT!

@marklerfald 7 ай бұрын

Outstanding work, Ian. Impressed with your transparency, fitness, and willingness to go where most of us would not with the TA.

@RandomGRK 7 ай бұрын

Your real world reasoning is what every other channel is missing. Thank you.

@BigRockMoto 7 ай бұрын

My pleasure

@deepakdongre7712 7 ай бұрын

I am not a professional rider. Goes near 100 mph on loose track and rides where I'd best think of going on foot- or maybe not even on foot 😁 Hence a big fan of the channel- no gibberish drama, just true facts and figures in a very very humble way. Love it!

@beerinmybelly 6 ай бұрын

Those being mph is hard to believe... I think he was goofin. Those numbers were increasing a bit too fast, especially when you compare the speedo/revs when he's on pavement. Around 13:55 he accelerated from 50-70 in about half a second in the middle of a huge slide. I dunno... still an impressive ride.

@timsalabimbombassa 6 ай бұрын

@@beerinmybelly That’s the rear spinning up, which you need to make it slide. So indeed he’s actually not going that fast, but the rear wheel is 😉

@mountainridevideos2749 7 ай бұрын

Honda Transalp for sale, hardly used and never dropped. 😄 Great review of the bike! The best part is the struggeling of the single track, it feels just so relatable with the swearing. As you mentioned, most comes really down to confidence. Once loosing it, the focus is gone and mistakes happens. Independent from the bike.

@gili7333 7 ай бұрын

Hats of to you Ian, you can ride better than most of us , but talking and making sense at the same time , then edit it all together for a thoroughly entertaining session…….well done👍

@BigRockMoto 7 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@TimRHillard 7 ай бұрын

That Honda is saying, "just how far and crazy is this guy's Starbucks"???

@jlg9240 7 ай бұрын

Great riding brother. Even if we don't intend to take a single track like this, it seems like there are always trails that start out easy and end up this way.

@MrUled 7 ай бұрын

Type 2 fun.... I know exactly what you mean. Looking forward to the update post suspension upgrade. You hit stuff way harder than anyone would normally think to take this bike. Goes to show what it's capable of. Thanks for throwing the africa twin in, important comparison

@BillMitchell-lm8dg 7 ай бұрын

I've experienced "Type 2" fun many times while skiing. And Ian's right - it should be done with others.

@IdealBike 7 ай бұрын

Really impressive how this bike handles roads considered real off-roads nor only basic gravel. Thanks a lot for your great effort, you've made your point more than clear. Greetings from Romania 👍

@ChaiNinja 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your sacrifices in making these videos. As a cb500x owner I can tell you. When I ride the Santiago peak. I was going slow and in gears 1 and 2 only. Lots of loose rocks and it’s not even single track like yours. Thank you!

@Matt-vo1ge 7 ай бұрын

Best damn motorbike journalist out there. Edit: see Ian pre-emptively addressing unrealistic comments/expectations. Just a weekend with BMW Offroad (fun though it is) establishes the reality from the marketing (Torrés, Birch, etc.). As does any regular maintenance schedule.

@scottmurray4058 7 ай бұрын

Kudos to Ian for showing us the TA capabilities on that trail...so now I don 't feel the need to go prove it myself. At 66 y.o. accepting that I'll never be able to ride like I did when I was 16 y.o. keeps me off the Type 2 trails and on the fire roads. The TA is perfect for me.

@percebu2 2 ай бұрын

Same here brother! Age = wiser

@kiwikidusa 7 ай бұрын

Truly excellent and comprehensive testing. When I lived in Big Bear I would take my KLR650 on even gnarlier trails than that (i.e. black trail from Onyx Summit to Onyx Mine), but it was in no way a stock bike. Thank you for taking a beating for us. Even though I have an Africa Twin 1000DCT with B&B Racing Dakar skid plate and Ohlin suspension those trails would have been challenging so to see a stock TA do it is reassuring. You're a champ!

@Rickmac22 7 ай бұрын

Holy cow! You did fabulous! I can’t put into words how much I appreciate the work you do on your off-road and on road test keep up the great work!

@kawabungah20 6 ай бұрын

This is an incredible review: engaging, cliff-hanging (literally), honest, informative. Ian just keeps raising the bar in motorcycle journalism. Thumbs up to ask the great comments in this community.

@cmkinzer 7 ай бұрын

Best off road review I've seen on the Transalp. Good video!! I love my Transalp.

@BigRockMoto 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@My8osGR 7 ай бұрын

I am an everyday rider. I own a 650 TA since 2006 with 60K+ miles on it, 100% stock. My TA takes me to work everyday, to the supermarket with my wife and 80 ponds of groceries loaded on it. It takes us to the beach every summer and up the mountains in autumn and spring. My TA is all I ever needed. I very rarely abuse it and she's really kind with me. I started watching your videos since episode 1, just out of curiocity for the new TA. Up to episode 4, I liked the new TA. But then I returned on my saddle and everytime thought "mehh, I can do the same with no electronics" or "sure, but is the new one going to be indestructable like mine?". Well, after episode 5, I am seriously considering buying myself a new bike :) A tri-colour one!

@robertpascall6509 7 ай бұрын

Hi Ian, as someone fairly new to riding this has been a brilliant series to follow, I had always liked the African Twin, but your experience, attitude and approach is changing my mind towards the TransAlp. Really looking forward to seeing the further upgrades you make to the TA! Thanks for all your hard work and dedication to making this such a great channel.

@mattbeatty3263 7 ай бұрын

What a thorough and comprehensive review. I for one know that when I add a Transalp to my garage, it wont see that single track terrain captured in this video, but its great to know the limitations of the bike when it comes to challenging terrain like that. Great video as always!

@Alexanderpaal67 7 ай бұрын

Respect! TA test taken to the ultimate level. Best TA review ever. This shows how capeable this plattform is. Cheers from Norway 🇳🇴

@horsesense6439 7 ай бұрын

Kudus Ian. Currently have a Tiger 800 XCx and looking at the Transalp now. This review on the standard suspension is the most realistic to date.

@benpinter1988 7 ай бұрын

The single track part is awesome, I'm impressed you and that heavy bike got as far in as you did.

@dbmiller5881 7 ай бұрын

I'm SO, SO glad you included the Africa Twin in your comparison!!

@reinmansmith 7 ай бұрын

Great as ever to see you giving us all the info we require ….. without us having to risk our life and limb! I agree entirely that very few Transalp owner would consider a track like that, but clearly the Transalp can be persuaded and as part of the overall package that’s impressive.

@ynotjf 7 ай бұрын

Ian, the advise you provide based on your knowledge of several bikes in the same class is invaluable! Watching you rank the bikes one being better in this area but not as good as this one is priceless.. I know my variables (age, fitness, ability, riding environment, style) and with your ranking system I can choose which bikes attributes are appealing for myself. Two positive attributes of the TA come to mind, comfort and low center of gravity (I worry about lifting other bikes in the 450lb class) but also 2 negatives, low ground clearance & electronic reset with key off. Your review style is providing me with the ability to make my own decisions.. Thank You..

@markjackson4786 7 ай бұрын

Great video. I love your honesty and authenticity around your own riding skills. The bike takes you so far but the rider determines how far you can go. I am developing my own skills and off road riding confidence. Many thanks.

@GraemeRobinson 7 ай бұрын

Very good to show mature behaviour off road riding Ian. I must say you have a very desireable job! Its always the rider that makes the difference and you have to know yourself well to ride well, and turning around sometimes is riding well too.

@bobg416tor 7 ай бұрын

Great review Ian! Thanks for taking one for the team on the single track! 🙂 I am convinced my decision to keep my Honda CRF 300 L for the REALLY KNARLY Stuff and wait patiently for my Transalp to arrive is the best move. I put a deposit on the Transalp in late September but told my local dealer I could wait till late summer before taking delivery. For the long haul it makes a ton of sense to keep both bikes as there really is no such thing as a true unicorn. Cheers!

@foxlake6750 7 ай бұрын

I’m a past BMW GS owner and come to realize smaller is better in technical terrain. These large adventurer bikes can get you in trouble pretty quick, as is the case here and it’s dry. I’ve been impressed with Itchy boots and how a 300 can take you anywhere, with full luggage in terrible conditions. It’s also an easy bike to get fixed just about anywhere in the world.

@12DisturbedGuy93 7 ай бұрын

Man when you put up the poll for which bike to purchase for a detailed review, you certainly weren't kidding! Love how thorough you've been with these videos, im living vicariously. I just bought a cb500x which is more than adequate for me as a beginner but definitely see myself wanting one of these next. Thanks for all your hard work!

@HoratioBunce503 7 ай бұрын

A great thrash test, Ian! As usual, you’re review is comprehensive, and packed with useful insight! Thanks👍🏼

@jethrowingnut13 7 ай бұрын

Awesome review Ian, I'm liking your content more and more, great on the bike content with commentary, backing up your decisions about a certain bike. Keep up the great work. 👍👍

@ExhibitTruth 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for putting yourself through that for us viewers. I was very curious about this bike. I love Honda cars, ATVs’, and motorcycles. Right now I’m on a 2011 F800GS, and I absolutely love it, but it has been ridden hard and put away wet by the previous owner. I’ll be looking into a new bike soon and this video gives me hope. Thank you!

@oldbigmo6208 7 ай бұрын

Once again top-notch review. I really appreciate you showing us the extreme of what it can do. You made the wright decision to turn around and go back. Content like this is what we really need to make informed decisions, keep up the good work.

@BigRockMoto 7 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@LudovicusHeijnen-ob4pe 7 ай бұрын

Respect Ian! One can only evaluate the limit of anything once you ''cross the line'. Thanks for taking us where most will never go with their TA - very well-balanced comments plus final points. Your detailed explanation is probably even more valuable than the actual chart itself

@BigRockMoto 7 ай бұрын

Much appreciated

@shaunbknight1 7 ай бұрын

Great video! I think this is your most relatable and frank video Ive seen. Thank you for giving that a go, I completely relate to the emotions you got from that ride, I think many of us would be exactly the same if were honest. Enjoyed that 👍

@emfl4437 7 ай бұрын

Another awesome video! Thanks for all the work in getting the review out. I am looking forward to the rest of the reviews on the TransAlp

@camerakid76 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Ian for giving you and the Transalp a good beating to show us how it stacks up. Great job as always!

@Kelly-oq9nh 7 ай бұрын

One of your best videos. Love your humble real world presentation.

@ericcoppola 6 ай бұрын

great video and very good analysis. I really like the way you stay focused on the bike capabilities and your own skill lever and perspective analysis. Skill and tires defiantly are the determining factor and seeing a good average rider put the bike to the test like that and have good perspective analysis is AMAZING... IMO you are by far the best bike analyzer i have seen on ALL of you tube. keep it up and thank you... cant wait to see how the white board gets filled out with the bikes.

@user-vp1wl6zj5o 6 ай бұрын

Excellent video. One of the best. Really shows well the capabilities as well the limits of the bike class and how it’s all about measuring the bike in the context of the user. Your reviews can be trusted because they are authentic!

@BlazinBlades 7 ай бұрын

Another fantastic BRM masterpiece! Thank you Ian 🍻🍻

@stevelarson4487 7 ай бұрын

Ian - thanks for demonstrating what this Transalp is capable of, with a skid plate and good tires! You pushed the off-road limits more than I would ever intend to with my Transalp, but it's nice knowing what it can do if needed. Although ground clearance is limited, the TA makes up for that with the ability to keep your feet down and waddle when needed.

@tomarcher7520 6 ай бұрын

I clicked on this video knowing Ian would give an honest and informed (and entertaining) review on the trail manners of the TA, and I wasn't disappointed! This confirms my previous inclinations about the bike - great for gravel road travel, great power, comfort and features, somewhat lacking for rougher, steeper trails such as this. It's obvious that the gearing isn't optimized for this terrain, and the slightly lower clearance is noticeable. As Ian points out, most ADV riders won't take their bikes in terrain similar to this video. I'm a T7 owner and that bike, while in a similar category, is oriented more toward rougher, steeper terrain, which is the type of terrain I encounter in my backyard in Southern Oregon. These bikes are two points in the spectrum, and videos like these are very effective at showing first-hand what that means. Thanks Ian!

@Adventurous_noob 7 ай бұрын

Honest and relatable review - well done man! Transalp may be a good bike but future owners just need to understand that off-road riding isn’t its major. And that’s the bad news for those who expected to get “a japanese tuareg” but there you go.

@dangerdave8080 6 ай бұрын

Ian ... unbelievable skill!!!! Great story and ride!!! Thanks for taking us on the ride!!

@michaelskinner896 7 ай бұрын

Nice one Ian! That was impressive going up that single track! Looking forward to the next installment.

@advredbikes 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Ian for the great Footage, showing way more than i would do on this bike, but good to know it can handle some rough stuff.

@jacobknudsen6400 7 ай бұрын

Really good show - and a very realistic test that shows what the TA can take if You get "caught out in the rain" on some gnarlier tracks - that You really wouldn't plan to ride on a bike like this IMO. I admire the commitment og Ian - I think he goes for it instead of just playing it safe.

@papachis9535 7 ай бұрын

Good work, Big Rock. Probably the the best off road analysis of the Transalp on the web.

@mschumaker1 6 ай бұрын

this is a great video. Kudos to you for taking this bike way out of your own comfort zone and into trails and conditions that 85% of buyers will never do. Your skills are excellent. That ravine looked nasty I was expecting you to turn around much earlier before I got that bad.... even turning it around in that setup looked brutal. Great channel, great riding, great reviews

@Braapncamp 7 ай бұрын

Haha, love seeing You work out on the trails Ian, keep it up! I have not tested this beast yet. Look forward to it. Happy Trails! 💪🤠🔥

@percebu2 2 ай бұрын

“Pavement, thank God”. What a review Ian! Thanks

@andygravesstructures4565 7 ай бұрын

Great vid's. I'm in NYC Manhattan and think this is a great bike for me mostly commuting around the city and occasional ADV riding. Your vid's helped me decide, got mine on order!

@0HARE 7 ай бұрын

Yep, I found this episode very informative and useful. I’m about THAT close to purchasing my TransAlp. On this episode you’ve put the bike through probably much more off-road stuff than I’ll ever get up to. I’ll use my CRF300 Rally for gnarly off-road stuff, and the TransAlp for touring and dirt roads. Happy Trails!

@Pjt5179 7 ай бұрын

Excellent off road review, I have the TA on my radar for the future , your review gives an appreciation for what the bikes for and not what people think it should be.

@MartinHubbard1 Ай бұрын

Finding the limit of a bike and more importantly yourself is what it's all about, kudos to you Ian for attempting such a gnarly trail on that ( what turns out to be ) a very capable Transalp. Your content is 2nd to none, thank you for your awesome narration and riveting filming...

@BigRockMoto Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@mitchellbowman4393 7 ай бұрын

Awesome, I did a half froze red clay powerline with big ruts on my transalp yesterday here on the east coast. Hit the ground twice...but I had a blast and finally made it out the top. It's interesting to see the difference between west coast terrain and east coast terrain. Great content...keep up the good work.

@JGKohlenberg 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Ian for another great review! Risking life and limb so we don’t have to. Seriously this is very helpful for all riders thinking about this bike, including me. 👍

@Richb99 7 ай бұрын

Ian, well done man - I've been in similar terrain on my own, on my hypermotard, on pirelli str's and I know how quickly the 'wtf am I doing' hits. Well done for keeping it upright and perseverance. 👍

@TheSar 7 ай бұрын

Love your work (and bravery) Ian. Great video.

@thomaskargul7650 7 ай бұрын

Respect Ian , you did a wonderful review, and you are so realistic and down to earth ! Best reviews on YT. You are of a big value to the motor community ! Keep going 👌🏼

@BigRockMoto 7 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@endurophutwick489 5 ай бұрын

This video was a big help to me. I'm looking into a mid-size adv, an honestly, I just assumed the TransAlp was too much of a street bike. Your video proves it's quite capable off road. I'm adding it to my short list. Thanks!

@thejohnnerparty 7 ай бұрын

Really good off-road review. Provided very good information. A big thumbs up!

@user-cv9my1jq2r 7 ай бұрын

Thanks. I have my eye on the TA. Older rider. 60. Rode all kinds of bikes my whole life. Currently I have a electro glide and a Himalayan. You are very honest about your reviews and I appreciate it.

@vaibhavgaur6196 7 ай бұрын

That's what I've been waiting for ❤ keep going Ian

@brucet1467 7 ай бұрын

I am loving the series! I am literally basing my decision on what I get from your video XD Keep it up and I have been loving to see your channel grow!

@BigRockMoto 7 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@davinmb 7 ай бұрын

That's awesome. One of the most raw reviews of both bike and rider. Well done and very humble in your ability. You did awesome👍

@BigRockMoto 7 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton!

@danbraden4401 7 ай бұрын

Man you make the best videos!!! I have a TA out here in Colorado and only have done gravel roads so far due to weather. Sold my T7 to get this and so far I like the TA way better. I like to do BDRs so like you said the motor is awesome for that. Keep up the great work!!!

@JohannesDalen 7 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this, Ian! Good job in the sand, it was actually possible to see just how stable it was through the camera.

@toma.2814 7 ай бұрын

Great video Ian. Awesome that you're testing the limits and also narrating as you go. Keep doing what you're doing and don't focus on what naysayers comment--i.e., don't apologize for how you ride nor address them if they say they could drive a Goldwing or whatever. Focus on those of us that enjoy the content you create. Keep it up!

@bjstuhl 7 ай бұрын

Great video, man! Really helped me understand the performance of the bike. I’m still leaning toward the Vstrom on this list.

@PeterVred 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for beating yourself up for our benefit! I will never do that on my new Transalp. I’m selling my old Africas Twin, too heavy for this older fella. This is a nice size and weight coming from the Twin. Appreciate what you do!!

@culartravel 6 ай бұрын

Did you just combine review & off-road training in one video! Amazing 👌. Definitely gonna remember the "Type 2 Fun, where you don't like the situation you're in but found it fun the next day" 😂😂

@gonekicking808 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great video. I am currently on the fence between buying a TA and a lighter CRF450rl; so seeing what the TA is actually capable of without too many mods is a very big help. I rode a TA around SE Asia years ago and loved it, and since I have minimum 1 hour riding to the nearest trails I have a feeling the more road oriented machine is best for me and especially so if it can still do the things you just put it through.

@Kelly-oq9nh 7 ай бұрын

I’ve owned the 450L and three Africa Twins. Sold them for a 701. You won’t like any of the 450 lb bikes if the going gets steep or rough. The 450 L just didn’t work at all for me. The 701, I feel, is the perfect compromise. I just wish that Honda had built it.

@ultimatist 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Ian, and love the ranking matrix. One suggestion, please split the offroad row into two: easy and hard trails. The sheer variety of stuff than can classify as "offroad" mandates it!

@_Makanko_ 6 ай бұрын

Great offroading, you do these segments very well and I i appreciate the insights you share on how you tackle certain terrain.

@Garland77 7 ай бұрын

Great job of bringing us along, Ian. My butt clinched enough to let me know I was there with you!

@jameslee5428 7 ай бұрын

Ian, thanks for an amazing video. You took that bike to the extremes, and really showed its capabilities. I can guarantee that 95% of people that buy this type of bike would never ride it like that. Well done As usual. Be safe out there and enjoy life to the fullest.

@RobertKalisch-xk7rp 7 ай бұрын

I like your clips. I like your honesty. Very good compaisons. Nice work!

@BigRockMoto 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@igord.2163 6 ай бұрын

I love the way you do your test !!!! Very honest and logical 👍

@TRAVERSE_ADV 7 ай бұрын

Hats off! That was an excellent test ride.

@americandirtrider7662 7 ай бұрын

I gotta say, you handling that uphill single track was pretty impressive. I"ve been up that trail on my Beta 500, and at no point was I thinking "this would be awesome if my bike had 230 more pounds, inferior suspension, and a third less ground clearance." Also, you mentioned a handful of times that it's more about the rider that the bike. While that's extremely true, your channel provides something else that people are looking for. You provide a constant in the equation. You are at a certain skill level that is attainable by people willing to put in the time and effort. Chris Birch is on a level that one in a million could get close to. You also have the benefit of riding many bikes in a short time to give an accurate and realistic opinion for the masses.

@alank9682 7 ай бұрын

Hearing your excitement when you spin the rear on dirt roads never gets old!

@denismourenas4876 7 ай бұрын

Great work Ian ! You give a good impression of the realities! Talking from experience!

@BigRockMoto 7 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@TheMonkenstien 7 ай бұрын

Hey mate that was an awesome off-road review by a real world rider. Thanks for showing the hard stuff and leaving your ego at the door. Most riders that will purchase this bike will be at the lower end of off-road skill level on big adventure bikes. I have been caught out before by the marketing hype and super high skilled off-road rider reviews. I’ve had everything from a dr650, ktm990, Africa twin and a GS. I find the big bikes are great at what they do for mild off road but for the average rider they are just too much of a handful. My next bike will probably be a cfmoto450mt, if they end up being a reliable bike. Very honest and informative review. Thanks

@thorsunde1474 6 ай бұрын

Really like your style of reviews on bikes. I just bought a transalp up here in Vancouver Canada and you really have me stoked! Thor

@gunarslodzins 7 ай бұрын

Very good video! Thank You! As I'm thinking of downsizing and doing more off-road, this is very informative and helpful. At the moment I'm debating between Transalp and Tuareg.

@BP-id4cq 7 ай бұрын

Outstanding bike review Ian! I’m sharing your videos with some of friends who are on the fence about purchasing a transalp. On a different note, it makes me appreciate my T7…😅.

@THEelduderino 7 ай бұрын

Ian is the best, him & Ben from Dork on the Road have tried them all & so big on TA have me considering. Just found & test rode a Transalp this afternoon after both their vid releases today. It was “fine”, “ok”, not impressive on road, center of gravity felt low, but it wasn’t that fast, not the most flick able, clutch & brake levers r cheap, IDK? Value proposition is really good. Maybe I’m spoiled having KTM 790 R in past, which I didn’t trust but no issues, current main bike is Duc. MS V4S which is a monster, wanted to be so impressed w/ Transalp that I had to have it, but front end dives, power is fine but not great, felt like a more powerful & refined KLR. Owned Hondas & sure this bike will be running yrs from now, but it’s pretty generic. Corollas r reliable but do you want to drive 1 when they still make Porsche, if you can afford? Bummed it wasn’t more exciting after riding, would saved my wallet

@stoatsngroatsuk5012 3 ай бұрын

Ian, glad you showed that - I’m looking at the TA, and the dirtbike road is never something I’d attempt, so encouraging that the TA is better than I am! 😀🙏👍

@bcuzicancuellar5478 6 ай бұрын

Great vid and review! You made an excellent point regarding reviews by pros vs the average person that will ride the Transalp. I have to keep that in mind every time I ride a different bike, wanting it to be something it’s not. I’ll ask myself, “ok, what was this bike designed to do and who will be riding it!” Helps me to fairly evaluate the bike’s performance! Keep the content coming and ride safe!

@cdheald 7 ай бұрын

Very informative. Thanks for providing this content!

@sickunit2096 7 ай бұрын

I wont make comments on the riding techniques you weren’t using in the tight stuff. We all start somewhere. If anyone seriously rides a big adv on stuff like that, they know it takes a lot of time and experience to master it. You had the balls to do it and had a great time and proved you don’t need to buy a $15-$20k plus adv bike to make any kind of significant difference out there. Ive owned the lot of enduro, dual sport, adv bikes and Im stoked on the Alp. I have an upgraded shock on the way for it as it is totally necessary for anything besides backroad meandering. It’s incredible how much bike you get for $10k with the TA. Solid winner.