Engine: 755 cc, 91.8 hp, Ni-SiC Cylinder Coating, CB750-Based Air-Vortex Intake Technology, Touring Calibration

755 cc, liquid-cooled DOHC parallel twin, eight valves, 87 mm × 63.5 mm, 11.0:1 compression ratio, PGM-FI, Euro 5+. Output is 67.5 kW / 91.8 hp at 9,500 rpm, with 75 Nm at 7,250 rpm. The engine comes from the CB750 Hornet but is calibrated for the Transalp to deliver a forgiving, linear character with plenty of power at low and medium engine speeds.

There are two notable engine features. Ni-SiC, nickel-silicon-carbide, cylinder coating reduces friction and improves performance at high rpm. Air-vortex intake technology smooths throttle response and strengthens low- and midrange pull.

There is a six-speed transmission, with an Assist and Slipper Clutch standard. New for MY2026 is Honda E-Clutch. There is no need to use a clutch lever, while gear changes are still made with the foot lever. Starting and stopping require no clutch-lever operation. This is the first time E-Clutch has been offered in combination with Honda’s 755 cc parallel twin.

The Transalp has one specific technical feature related to the E-Clutch installation: the clutch pushrod has been split into two sections and supplemented with a gear mechanism. This increases foot space by 40 mm, providing a tangible comfort benefit as a side effect of the E-Clutch conversion.

Five riding modes are available: Sport, Standard, Rain, Gravel, and User. HSTC traction control offers three levels, and Wheelie Control is included. Fuel consumption is 3.9 L/100 km. With a 21-liter tank, range is approximately 540 km.

Suspension: Fully Adjustable for the First Time—This Is the Real Game Changer on the 2026 Transalp

The MY2026 suspension update has received less attention than E-Clutch, but according to initial tests it represents the greater improvement. Up front is a 43 mm SHOWA SFF-CA, Separate Function Fork Cartridge Arm, USD fork with 200 mm of travel. At the rear is a SHOWA monoshock with a Pro-Link aluminum swingarm and 190 mm of travel.

New for MY2026 is full adjustability: spring preload, rebound damping, and compression damping can now be individually adjusted front and rear. Previously, only spring preload was adjustable. This opens up an entirely new range of setup possibilities, allowing riders to tune the suspension for road use or off-road characteristics.

The original 2023 version was regarded as too soft. Model year 2025 brought improved damping calibration but still offered limited adjustment. MY2026 solves the issue entirely.

Braking comes from dual front discs with twin-piston calipers. ABS is standard, and rear-wheel ABS can be switched off for off-road riding. Wheel sizes are 21 inches front and 18 inches rear. Tires are 90/90 R21 front and 150/70 R18 rear, with a block-pattern tread suitable for both pavement and light off-road use.

No Tyrol noise issue is known.

On the E-Clutch version, an aluminum engine guard comes standard.

Ergonomics: 850 mm Seat Height, 820 mm Optional, 5-Inch TFT/RoadSync, 207 kg—Middleweight for a 92 hp Adventure Bike

Standard seat height is 850 mm, with an optional low seat reducing it to 820 mm. The upright riding position with a wide handlebar works equally well for touring and light off-road riding.

A 5-inch color TFT with Honda RoadSync connectivity comes standard, providing navigation, music, and phone functions. There is a four-way handlebar switch and three display layouts: Standard, Bar, and Circle. Self-canceling turn signals and ESS Emergency Stop Signal come standard.

The diamond-type steel frame weighs just 18.3 kg. There is an aluminum swingarm with Pro-Link suspension. Fully fueled weight is 207 kg—a reasonable figure for a 91.8 hp adventure bike with a 21-inch front wheel.

The bodywork is aerodynamically optimized, while the dual LED headlights introduced for MY2025 pay tribute to the Africa Twin. The windshield provides improved wind protection on the highway.

Two weaknesses remain. The standing position is not ideal for serious off-road riders because the footpegs are positioned too far forward, although the 2026 E-Clutch conversion at least increases foot space by 40 mm. The second drawback is that cruise control does not come standard.

MY2026 colors are Ross White, Matte Ballistic Black Metallic, and Pearl Deep Mud Gray.

Handling: 207 kg, 92 hp, 21-Inch Front Wheel—An All-Rounder With Genuine Off-Road Capability

The 207 kg fully fueled weight is key to understanding the Transalp. For a 91.8 hp adventure bike with a 21-inch front wheel and block-pattern tires, it is no heavier than its rivals but more powerful than many of them. At low speeds off-road and when lifting the motorcycle after a fall, you still feel the weight.

Riders describe the new Transalp as “more stable, more communicative, simply better” than its predecessors, and the fully adjustable suspension is the reason.

On the road, it has a linear, forgiving character with plenty of roll-on performance and works equally well for touring and commuting. Off-road, gravel roads, dirt tracks, and light to medium terrain are realistic thanks to the block-pattern tires and 200 mm of suspension travel. It is not an enduro specialist, but it offers far more capability than a pure road motorcycle.

Direct comparison: the Yamaha Tracer 9 starts at €16,049, with 890 cc, 119 hp, no 21-inch front wheel, and no off-road focus. The KTM 790 Adventure starts at €12,485 plus additional charges, with a stronger off-road orientation but less comfort. The BMW F 900 GS starts at €13,750 plus additional charges, follows a similar concept, and costs more.

The Transalp offers the best compromise of price, weight, performance, and versatility in its class. At €11,749, it is the least expensive fully equipped middleweight adventure bike with a 21-inch front wheel and genuine off-road tires on the German market.

Costs: €11,749 Including Destination Charges—the Least Expensive Fully Equipped Middleweight Adventure Bike With a 21-Inch Front Wheel

The E-Clutch version costs €11,749 including destination charges. With comparable or better equipment, the Transalp E-Clutch is less expensive than most competitors in the segment.

Genuine accessories for 2026 include revised side cases, 26 liters right and 33 liters left, a 50-liter top case, black engine guards, engine protection, and a top-case base. Five accessory packages are available.

The standard warranty is two years with unlimited mileage. A paid extension through Honda GarantiePlus is available.

Verdict

The 2026 Honda XL 750 Transalp is the best version since the model’s 2023 relaunch.

The fully adjustable SHOWA suspension is the biggest improvement, while E-Clutch is the more visible change.

195 kg, 91.8 hp, 21-inch front wheel, block-pattern tires, five riding modes, switchable rear ABS, 540 km of range—for €11,749.

No cruise control, no ideal standing position—but that has always been the deal with the Transalp, and it has proven to work.

 

Quick Check

+ MY2026: fully adjustable SHOWA suspension, spring preload + rebound + compression damping front and rear—game changer

+ MY2026: Honda E-Clutch offered for the 755 cc twin for the first time; no clutch lever required; foot shifting remains; 40 mm more foot space due to E-Clutch conversion

+ E-Clutch version: aluminum engine guard standard

+ 91.8 hp, 75 Nm—Ni-SiC cylinder coating and air-vortex intake technology for efficiency and stronger roll-on performance

+ 207 kg fully fueled: middleweight for a 92 hp adventure bike with a 21-inch front wheel

+ 200 mm front suspension travel, 190 mm rear

+ 21-inch front wheel + block-pattern tires, 90/90 R21 / 150/70 R18: off-road capability included

+ Switchable rear-wheel ABS for off-road use

+ Five riding modes: Sport, Standard, Rain, Gravel, User; three-level HSTC; Wheelie Control

+ 5-inch TFT with Honda RoadSync; self-canceling turn signals; ESS Emergency Stop Signal

+ 21-liter fuel tank: approx. 540 km range

+ 850 mm seat height, 820 mm optional

+ €11,749 including destination charges: least expensive 21-inch adventure bike

 

– No cruise control standard—technically possible, but not fitted

– Standing position suboptimal for serious off-road riders: footpegs positioned too far forward

– No lean-angle-sensitive Cornering ABS standard

– Steel frame rather than aluminum: an objection for purists at this price level

– Version without E-Clutch available only on request for riding schools; delivered without engine guard

– Warranty: two-year base warranty; extension through Honda GarantiePlus costs extra

 

Technical Specifications: Honda XL 750 Transalp E-Clutch (2026)

Country of Manufacture: Japan

Platform: CB750 Hornet engine; dedicated chassis layout for adventure use

Engine: Liquid-cooled four-stroke parallel twin, DOHC, eight valves, PGM-FI, Euro 5+; Ni-SiC cylinder coating for reduced friction; air-vortex intake technology for stronger low- and midrange performance

Displacement: 755 cc, 87 mm × 63.5 mm

Compression Ratio: 11.0:1

Power: 67.5 kW / 91.8 hp at 9,500 rpm

Torque: 75 Nm at 7,250 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual transmission; chain final drive; Assist and Slipper Clutch standard; Honda E-Clutch, new for MY2026: no clutch lever required; foot shifting remains; foot space increased by 40 mm through E-Clutch conversion

Riding Modes / Electronics: Five riding modes—Sport, Standard, Rain, Gravel, User; three-level HSTC traction control; Wheelie Control; adjustable engine braking; ABS standard; rear-wheel ABS switchable off

Frame: Diamond-type steel trellis frame, 18.3 kg; rear subframe designed for luggage loads; aluminum swingarm

Front Suspension: 43 mm SHOWA SFF-CA upside-down fork; 200 mm travel; MY2026 fully adjustable for spring preload, rebound, and compression damping

Rear Suspension: SHOWA monoshock; Pro-Link aluminum swingarm; 190 mm travel; MY2026 fully adjustable for spring preload, rebound, and compression damping

Engine Protection: Aluminum engine guard standard on E-Clutch version; standard version without E-Clutch supplied without engine guard

Front Brakes: Dual discs; twin-piston calipers; ABS

Rear Brake: Disc brake; ABS switchable off

Wheels: 21-inch front, 18-inch rear

Front Tire: 90/90 R21

Rear Tire: 150/70 R18

Display: 5-inch color TFT with Honda RoadSync, navigation, music, phone; four-way switch; three display layouts—Standard, Bar, Circle

Lighting: Dual LED headlights, MY2025, tribute to Africa Twin; full LED lighting; self-canceling turn signals; ESS Emergency Stop Signal

Fully Fueled Weight: 207 kg

Seat Height: 850 mm, optional 820 mm with low seat

Fuel Capacity: 21 liters

Consumption / Range: 3.9 L/100 km; approx. 540 km range

MY2026 Updates: E-Clutch optional, listed as standard configuration on honda.de; SHOWA suspension fully adjustable for the first time, with rebound and compression adjustment new; aluminum engine guard standard on E-Clutch version; 40 mm more foot space; new graphics

2026 Colors: Ross White, Matte Ballistic Black Metallic, Pearl Deep Mud Gray

Price in Germany: €11,749 including destination charges. Standard version without E-Clutch available on request for riding schools and supplied without engine guard

Warranty: 2 years with unlimited mileage as standard; paid extension through Honda GarantiePlus available