2026 · Adventure · A variant of the XL750 Transalp
Differences between the standard XL750 Transalp and the E-Clutch
Smooth Hands, Real Miles
The Transalp is Honda doing what Honda does best: a middleweight adventure bike built for real roads, not brochure fantasies. The 755 cc parallel twin makes 92 hp and 55 lb-ft. It pulls well through the midrange and still loves to rev. It sits in a steel trellis frame on a 21-inch front wheel and an 18-inch rear, with 8.3 in (210 mm) of ground clearance. This E-Clutch trim keeps the standard bike's ABS, traction control, ride modes, TFT and smartphone connectivity, then adds Honda's electronic clutch, a downshift quickshifter and a USB port. With the E-Clutch you don't have to pull the lever for gear changes.
This is one of the friendliest adventure bikes in its class to live with. Handling is light and accessible, it stays calm at highway speed, and it has plenty of lean clearance when a mountain pass tightens up. The engine is built to last and is cheap to run, which is exactly what an adventure bike owes you. The caveat is at the back. The shock is soft for heavier riders or a loaded bike, and preload is the only adjustment. Rear travel is 7.5 in (190 mm), so treat it as a gravel-road traveler, not a hard-core trail tool. It suits the rider who wants one bike for the commute, weekend passes and multi-day trips with some dirt in them.
Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.
| Power | 92 hp (68 kW) @ 9,500 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 55 lb-ft (75 Nm) @ 7,250 rpm |
| Displacement | 755 cc |
| Engine | Parallel twin |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Final drive | Chain |
| Fork | Upside-down (USD) |
| Front brake | 310 mm |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-18 |
| Wheelbase | 61.4 in (1560 mm) |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in (210 mm) |
| Front travel | 7.9 in (200 mm) |
| Rear travel | 7.5 in (190 mm) |
| Seat height | 33.5 in (850 mm) |
| Wet weight | 459 lb (208 kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 gal (16.9 L) |
Equipment check
Chassis
Comfort
Connectivity
Drivetrain
Lighting
Safety
The XL750 Transalp E-Clutch (RD16-3-E_Clutch) builds on the standard XL750 Transalp: the upgraded hardware, the key spec changes and where its character shifts. The full ride, specs, scoring and verdict are all right here on this page.
Equipment the E-Clutch adds vs the standard XL750 Transalp
Soft rear shock with no damping adjustment
The shock spring is too soft for heavier riders or loaded touring, causing wallowing and reduced confidence. Preload can be increased, but no compression/rebound tuning is available on base models.
Uncomfortable stock seat
Many owners find the seat overly firm and unsupportive after about an hour of riding, causing discomfort. The low-seat accessory helps but doesn't fully resolve the issue.
Snatchy low-speed throttle
Throttle response can be abrupt on initial opening at low engine speeds, even in Rain mode, making smooth slow-speed riding difficult.
Where this Honda XL750 Transalp pulls ahead of — or falls behind — its rivals on the numbers, and the typical bike in its class on character.
Power
Torque
Displacement
Wet weight
Seat height
Forget spec-sheet bragging. Here's who the XL750 Transalp is actually built for.
For long days mixing curves and scenery, it fits. It's light in the bends, calm on the highway, and easy on the wallet. Plan on a better seat before your first 300-mile day.
Made for Black Hills · Blue Ridge Parkway · Cherohala Skyway
It will get you over Beartooth reliably and cheaply. Riding two-up or fully loaded is where it struggles, though: the soft rear shock only adjusts for preload, and the stock seat won't last all day.
Made for Beartooth Highway · Blue Ridge Parkway · Going-to-the-Sun Road
It's dependable and easy to handle, with a 21-inch front, and it will happily run the gravel sections of a BDR. With 7.5 in of rear travel and a soft shock, set it up for loaded travel before tackling rough terrain.
Made for AZBDR — Arizona Backcountry Discovery Route · California BDR South · COBDR — Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route
If you're cross-shopping the older generation, here's what changed.
Previous generation · 2022–2024
The Middleweight That Disappears Under You
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Competitor · 2019–2022
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