I bought the transalp 750. I love how adventure motorcycles look and feel like but im a 95% road rider with 5% gravel roads. So i cant do anything with a KTM or Tenere as I wont use what its designed for. The transalp on the other hand is exactly what ive been waiting for and im super happy with this motorcycle. Its a road bike with offroad capabilities and all the comfort u expect from a big adventure bike.

I’ve owned the T7 , currently bought the 800DE. I feel way different on opinion in the Suzuki felt heavier up top. I always felt the T7 at this current point is the best if 70% of your riding is off road and somewhat aggressive off road along with the Tuareg. I’m 5’10” (add an inch with boots) I do have the lower seat on my 800DE and it’s the perfect 50/50 bike. Can’t speak on the Honda. Just my two cents

The Transalp you were riding has a lot of things that cost extra money: Quickshifter, handguards, crash bar, engine guard. If you add these to the base price it is quite the same as the Suzuki V-Strom 800 which already has all those things by factory

Been riding over fifty years, the first thirty on tarmac (except for dedicated off road machines) and the present twenty primarily on “dual purpose” bikes. While pure tarmac bikes are intriguing, these days, if I were to only own one, it’s a no-brainer to ride dual purpose. In the last decade this category of motorcycle has evolved quickly and tremendously. In my not so humble opinion, it’s almost impossible to buy a bad dual-purpose bike, they’re all better than my riding skills. Like beer, it’s all a matter of taste ‘n budget.

Nobody mentioned that the Suzuki is the only one of the 3 with a bolted on subframe. Don't know why Yamaha and Honda didn't do this as it's a big deal on bikes like this...

I have the T7, and the grass always seems greener, but whenever I ride another bike that may be better in some areas, none of them cover all the bases as well as the Tenere. I'm always happy to get back on the Yamaha.

Airbox, oil filter, spark plug access?? Seriously ... why is basic maintenance access NOT a thing in these reviews?! It's dealbreaker stuff for me, and good luck finding a salesperson that ... "knows"!!

Just shows that we're all different, out of the 3 the suzuki hit the spot for me (I like the grunty engine,riding position, seat and suspension compared to the others). I am at the more mature end of the age scale and tend towards touring and covering miles in comfort and I don't want a tourer or sports tourer (been there) .

Wow, they found the only reviewer on earth that found the Transalp suspension better than the 800DE. Out of the 3, I will be buying the 800DE. Too many reviews out there saying the same.

I love it when skilled riders review bikes........not by the spec sheets or brand loyalty or blah blah blah new gimmicks but mostly by how they ride. Excellent work MCN

Neevesy and 'junior' have the makings of a good team👏👏👏

I tried all three bikes. 800DE, Transalp and bought and sold the T7 WR. T7 and Transalp just cannot match the suspension and the seat on the 800DE. Suzuki is just one level above in that. Driving over potholes is so nice and comfy. After the stupidly harsh T7WR I was shocked how comfortable 800DE is. I'm 184cm and thought that wind protection on the transalp will be better, even aded puig deflector on top of it.. well I was wrong. It isn't. For all of you who are are whining over the 230kg of the suzuki with full tank; nonsense. You can't feel it. 800DE it has small vibrations on higher rpm's but if you get over it it's just better in every way compared to the T7 and especially Transalp. Transalp when you look at it from few meters looks nice but when you sat on it you have the feeling thet you sat on bike from aliexpress.

I want the Suzuki

I met a group of riders last year out on the trail. They had these huge bikes. I had my crf 250l. The trails around the area were too much for the big adv bikes. The guys were telling me, THAT'S the size I wish I had rn etc. They dumped their giant bikes many times I guess. Didn't dump mine once, trails were too easy on my bike. Lesson- keep your giant adv on pavement and gravel roads. Ride small on trails, you'll enjoy it so much more.

Good review but strange outcomes, ridden all three and Suzuki has it for me. To have a 3 year warranty on the Yamaha is £299 and the Honda is £320 plus a quickshifter on the Honda means pricing is very similar. Then you still have a bike with fully adjustable suspension. Suzuki also has extendable warranty up to 7 years with annual Suzuki dealer servicing so very assured buy for the long term. All 3 are great bikes so buy the one that suits!

Sorry guys but the de is like a diesel. Come on. It's far better than what you are saying about it. The suspension is far better than the other 2 and the low down torque will leave the others standing

Very nice comparison, again! I already bought the new transalp, and I love it. It's fantastic and fun on the road. It makes me smile.

For the folks interested in a comparison with the European bikes deserve a video, however for a lot of us, these are the only three worth considering purely from a Japanese, reliability standpoint.

Love the two-stroke in the background even though that wasn't planned that came in perfectly and just added that little spark to the show and to the interview.

The Transalp is a roadbike in an adv livery. Yes, the T7 is best offroad, but is top heavy and the standard suspension is not suitable for serious offroad. The standard 800DE is the best overall: better suspension, which is fully adjustable, excellent and useable engine power, riding modes, quick shifter, etc. When you add up all the extras it has over the other bikes, it's the best value too. Not sure what you guys have been smoking...

Honda equipment adjusted for V Strom. Honda accessory prices: Radiator protection €140,- Hand deflector €156,- Skid plate €799,- Quick shifter €290,- Wider footpegs €108,- = €1.493,- or 1.279,85 POUND!!! And yet it still has no fully adjustable chassis at the front and rear, no bolted rear frame, a smaller tank, no additional frame, much cheaper looking levers and screws and absolutely useless electronics. The Honda engine comes unchanged from a naked bike and up to 5000-6000 revolutions absolutely nothing happens! The Tenere 700 comes with a display from 2005, also has no adjustable chassis and a weak, outdated engine. It is the hardest to pick up should it ever fall over off-road because its center of gravity is the highest of the three models. The T7 might be a good bike if it were £2000 cheaper, because it's not worth more than 7500-7800 pounds. The only question I have after watching this video is: Who paid for this? Objectivity and thorough research looks different.

Just home from the Yamaha Tenere experience in Wales. It's a cracking and comfortable bike to ride. The main issue to address for off road riding is the front springs being soft. Your local suspension expert can order and fit the right springs for your weight.

Great to see Neevsey doing a deep dive on ADV bikes. Awesome comparison.

missing Tuareg?

Interesting vid & conclusion. Out of interest did you guys make any suspension adjustments & if so, did it make any difference?

Awesome, I was waiting for this comparison, same question I have in mind

Yamaha Tenere 700 is just the bike ive always wanted. I have fun trying my friend's bikes but the moment i get back on my T700 i know this is the horse i love. Only thing it really needs is better rear springs. Just love the T700

Sicily...i recognise the lava from Mt Etna ...i took a ride down there in 2001 to see it spewing, great trip,came back home via Sardinia and Corsica, back up through France!

Interesting thoughts, would have been great to see the Aprilia in here as well... especially with it having a great electronics package that can be switched off completely in the Individual map if desired. Awesome to see a shorter rider in the test too, being only 5'6" with a 29" inseam myself, it is often frustrating seeing reviews of these bikes from people 6' and taller.

Great review. Carl s input was thoughtful and well spoken and clear. Good addition to the team.

Thanks, as I’m in the market for a mid-size ADV. It would have been nice to see the mid-level GS included as well. Thanks again.

Awesome riding, another great comparison!

I agree I bought tenere rally edition 12 months ago love it 👍

Owning a T7 I have to agree this bike needs no electronics. The only thing I wish Yamaha would do is give it better suspension.

I tested all of them. Here are my observations: Yamaha Tenere 700 Pros: - Shortest gearing made for offroad. It makes Yamaha really repsponsive even though it has weakes engine of these three bikes - It feels like a big enduro/cross. Riding position is made for offroad - Best looking bike of these three (opinion) Cons: - Slim seat is not very comfortable for longer rides - Short gearing means that max speed on 1st gear is only ~50km/h. To achieve 100km/h you need to to be on 3th gear, so 0-100 time is not great - Riding position is very high. I like high riding positions but this one seemsa little bit too high. I'm 183cm and had problems reversing on harder terrain (slippy gravel) - Most expensive - Worst stock windshield (rider's height dependant) - Very high center of mass Honda Transalp 750 Pros: - This engine is really powerfull. You can really feel the difference between suzuki and yamaha. It's also most responsive - The easiest to change electronics settings. You can control everything with joystick under your left thumb - very handy and intuitive - Riding it gives most fun of these three - Least expensive (but without any must-have equipment like handbars or engine cover) - Best stock windshield (rider's height dependant) Cons: - Honda's advertisement is very missleading and unfair. For example Honda's wet weight is given with 2/3 of fuel and without any (optional) equipment like handbars and engine cover while Suzuki's wet weight is given with full fuel tank and some (standard) equipment like handbars, engine cover and central stand. Not nice, Honda... Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Pros: - Engines is very good. In my opinion almoast as good as Honda's, however some may even like it better. It's more powerfull than Honda in low to mid range revs. It's power delivery is also smoother - Great working quickshifter. Despite larger weight and a little bit weaker engine, thanks to quickshifter 0-100 acceleration in real live is as good as Honda's - The most comfortable suspension i have ever used in any bike Cons: - The sound just isn't right. Other two bikes generate deep sound while Suzuki's exhaust kills it :( - Heaviest of these three, however it's not that dramatic as i though it would be. You can barely feel the difference in weight - Riding position is too far back so i just "didn't feel the bike". It's nice position for tourism and longer adventures but for offroad it just doesn't feel right Conclusion: 1. Honda Transalp 750 - Only thing i wish Honda have it's power centered on a bit lower revs and maybe some more/other painting patterns. Overall it's jack of all trades. Great for roads (but Suzuki is better on longer adventures) and also great for offroad (but Yamaha is better). It just doesn't have any real cons. 2. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE - Minor things made me choose Honda over Suzuki. These were: average exhaust sound, too far back riding position and a little bit too much weight. What i accually loved in Suzuki are it's super comfortable suspension and engine characteristics. I just didn't "feel it" and fun factor was definietly on Honda's side. 3. Yamaha Tenere 700 - As an owner of Yamaha XT 660 Tenere i can say that new Tenere is an upgrade in every way. However i believe it's more like a large cross/enduro rather than adventure bike. It's a little better offroad that other two bikes i tested but much worse on roads. If you just want to ride on roads and then 5-10% go offroad then choose Honda or Suzuki. Considering Yamaha's much higher price, choose it only when you really want to go offroad often (like 50% offroad 50% roads).

Honda best allrounder 💪💯👍

A nice review. And one that rubbed in the sun & beer, by just the right amount! A T7 owner myself, I was surprised that both Honda & Suzuki had not learnt more from the Yamaha's success. As for the spark plugs? Well I've changed them on the T7 and you won't want to rush to change them again!

Great test. As a road rider I prefer the Honda. That engine is a peach 😁

Keep them coming boys. Will just make that Suzuki cheaper for me to get. :). 6’3” here though. Suspect that makes a difference.

Thank you Gents, further proof to me the Transalp is the bike for me.

Any one of these would do me tbh! I'm kind of hoping the Honda and Suzuki hit used values of the T7 so I can pick one up cheap, otherwise whoever adds cruise control first gets my money.

Weird how you guys don't rate the 800DE but Bike Magazine does and prefers it to the Transalp 🤔

It’s interesting that most reviews I’ve seen on youtube between V-Strom vs Transalp, the scale always tips over to Suzuki. But in this video the Honda is considered better…

Let's face it, The Transalp it's the most balanced bike for most of the riders that are looking to travel and to be able to pass some off-road sections. Only With some proper springs upgrade the Transalp could think about competing off-road with the Tenere. Otherwise it's a 80% road bike.

Gotta love the Tenere😉

I’ve just bought a brand new tenere 700 , collecting it next weekend ✅

Aprilia Tuareg 660??

I was thinking of swapping my KTM390 ADV in for a Tenere now that I have a bit more experience of off roading... This vid has convinced me to book a test ride. Thanks guys.

Tenere and 800DE, suspension fully adjustable (preload, compression and rebound damping. Honda, preload only. The Honda is fine for on road, until you carry a passenger or gear, then it sux.

In Denmark the Honda is 1300 euro more then the suzuki. And then i would have to get extras Bashplate,quickshifter,rear hyd preloadajuster. So i got the vstrom and i love it. the only thing i need is to get a better windscreen.

The T7 is the one I'd want... with some Bike Seal in the tyres. Followd by the Suzuki.

Mostly road driver here.. Offroad tenere all the way, but the new vstrom DE beats them on all the rest... I've always driven honda but glad I made the switch for my new bike and if you sit on the bike for hours, your ass will thank you for picking the vstrom (also your passenger). The tenere is same price as the vstrom de here and has nothing compared to the vstrom on electronics. Honda with same options is slightly lower priced but still feels like naked bike compared to vstrom.

Tested the Ténéré World Raid yesterday. Absolutely fantastic. Just what I'm looking for. I love my ATAS but boy is she heavy off-road.

One of the things that the honda has on its favor is its weight and lower center of gravity

What about the extras compared to the price? This review drives me nuts! I own a Suzuki 800 DE and I love the Tenere! But come one guys!

This channel is such an honest thing for motorcycling community. Love both of them, these bros being to the point. Love from India ❤

i know there's almost too many to choose from... but for some off road, gravel roads, dirt roads, Aussie fire trails... what tyres could you recommend for these types of bikes... (40kmh - 80kmh maximum speeds, off road trails) ??? Any thoughts welcome... Muz from Oz

t7 owner, only things i would modify is the pipe (on the way to getting hp corse high exhaust) and sadletank. otherwise all perfect

It's a smart approach and like how you can figure out your own shortlist but no KTM or Aprilia feels like a missed opportunity.

how do you find the difference between tenere's and 800de's ground clearance? It is remarkable? should it be taken into consideration?

I bought TRansalp 750 in Mai 2023 ad had riding all the summertime ...

Thank you for the review! I do love the looks of the yamaha! But the seating position for me, as a more onroad rider is better on the Honda. Thats why I bought the Honda! The Suzuki I have not even considered to buy, because it is too heavy. I want a bike that is light, that feels light when you walk with it, to get it parked, or simething like that. I do love my honda, but I also admire everyone who rides a Yamaha Tenere, especially if he or she goes offroad!

Good reviews of the bikes. The tenere would be my choice as well. I think it's the best all-rounder of the three. Also the best looking bike.

Someone telling you what bike feels the best is like someone telling you what food is best, imo

Having had the T7 nearly 2 years and 11k on the clock 50/50 on and off road, I'd forget all three and buy a crf300 rally, which is exactly what I've done! 😂

❤There is not question...Honda are best ADV Bikes in the world and Transalp is the iconic❤❤ Reability, comfort, low maintenance cost, and much more. T7 was before new Transalp 2023 best Off-Road bike

Nice and informative, easy to watch video thanks

Thanks for a different point of view . In feel that you should have included the new ktm 790 in this comparison as its on the same price range.

i just put the Transalp through some Australian dirt roads its great have A look i put a vid up

Things that was not said in the review. I tried to lift up both Tenere and Transalp 750, and Transalp just seemed to me less top heavy and feels generaly lighter in offroad. Also it looks, that passengers seem to have more space and comfort on the Transalp than that tiny and hard passenger seat on Tenere. The styling and electronics settings of Transalp are questionable for me as well. Altough I must say, Transalp in black colour with knobblies looks pretty neat as well.

What about aprilia Tuareg?

Refreshing to hear reviewers saying 10k is alot of money because it is for the majority of us as others have said Maitinece would be interesting to see covered as well as service costs as thats a big impact along with mpg for most of us. Air filter location, valve access etc.

Nice! Thank you for your honest review for these mid size adventure bike.

Great video 👌

Good review. I do enough off road that I'm tempted by the Yamaha, but I do enough tarmacadam riding, that the Honda is my first choice.

Appreciate the comparison, I’m leaning towards a Transalpine……….however a bike without all the electronics crap appeals to me. I’m looking to ride BDR routes here in the Western United States road ride approach’s with multiple days gravel roads up in the mountain.

Good review but i suppose its down to personal choice because i seen other reviews putting the suzuki ahead of the honda but near all say Yamaha is really a top bike

My favorite dirt bike is my Triumph America (Road King clone) as I ride it in the dirt every time I ride it. Well... maybe sand is a better descriptive as it is my front yard here in Clearwater Beach.

great reviews. I am thinking of buynig a new on-off bike (yes, I am THAT old). So, I would like to know the cost of ownership for say 5 years. And what you expect the value retention rate to be.

T7 does not look like such a bargain anymore imo.

Its nice to hear a reviewer say that its nice to not have all the electronic rider aids! I was pretty excited about the vstrom 800 until i found out about all the electronics on the bike.

Great review. I love the look of the Transalp, but I could not deal with having to reset the modes every time I start the bike. I wonder why Honda would set it up like that?

Missing Tuareg and 790 adventure!!!!!!

would like to see KTM 790 and Turaeg 660 in this comparison..

I still don’t know why everyone cares about a colour display/Tft

I would never have considered the honda till that shot of it jumping. But man that suzuki v strom is so dependable

Good review 👍

Did you check the tyre pressures on the Strom sounds like they were half flat

I think the T7 is still miles ahead of the competition with that trick chassis, the liniar power surge is a welcomed thing also for an adventure rider, predictable in all the riding situations. Didn't get a chance to ride the V-Strom and Transalp, but the V-Strom seems too heavy and the Transalp was always a road bike disguised asa an adventure bike, a very reliable bike don't get me wrong, but street biased.

In sweden the suzuki is cheaper by quite a margine...

Nice review ! Have you thought about V85 vs transalp vs … 🙂

Good review!

Lovely review by the "rider" and not by the spec sheet arm chair analyzer ...... Would have loved to see KTM in this comparison too ..

Damn straight lads. Tenere for the win.

With 11 other bikes all plated and turnkey: '67-'89 Yamaha two strokes, debut Z1000 FZ6 G450X, the VersysX300 checks all the boxes...twice as easy to pick up (dropped on wet clay once), 12 grand red line, 30% more hp than its displacement, 106 top speed. I don't need a swiss army knife which most of the commenters seem to want.

Blows my mind that the Transalp is cheaper than the T7 across the pond... I can't even fathom it coming to the states under the T7. 🤯 I'm excited to see this same review stateside. I wonder how they would fair with a plus-6-foot, 200lbs-and-up rider, maybe even loaded.... I dont think the results will be the same. If the TA750 is under the T7 MSRP, boy..... will that stir things up world-wide! I am bias as I bought a VStrom, too impatient to wait for the TA750! lol

It's clear that Suzuki has aimed to develop an off road capable machine for the mainstream market. A bike that will work really well off road in more moderate use. Most folks who enjoy off road are not experts; or if they are they are not willing to risk life and limb. Those who have the need to really push things; need to look elsewhere; like a modified T7 with its lighter weight and greater ground clearance. The Suzuki was never intended for that.

I believe message is that Tuareg and KTM 790 are due to its superiority above those three bikes (Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda), or I am missing something?

All arounder and more economy transalp is the king, offroad king is tenere, and more of a tourer is the vstrom

If you ride mainly off-road then T7, if you ride mainly on road and have a warranty then GS, if you ride on road and don't have a warranty then Africa Twin