It’s official! Almost a year after its availability in Europe, Honda is finally confirming that the much-anticipated XL750 Transalp is coming to America for the 2024 model year. The new mid-size adventurer goes on sale right away in Canada whereas US riders will need to wait until next month to snatch one.

Honda has also confirmed pricing for the new Transalp will be set at $9,999 USD —  a price tag Big Red is hoping will further entice riders that are currently spoiled with options in the competitive mid-size adventure segment. With that in mind, Honda’s new adventurer comes in at a lower price compared to other bikes in the class like the $11,349 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or the $10,499 Yamaha Tenere 700.

The last time America had a Transalp was more than three decades ago, when the 1989 XL600V was brought Stateside and discontinued here after only two years. Now mutated into the XL750 Transalp, the model offers riders a new mid-size option slotted between the Africa Twin and the CB500X in Honda’s adventure bike line-up. 

There is expected to be a difference in power between the European and US-spec model though. Although American Honda has not published horsepower numbers yet, government filings submitted by Honda reportedly show the model coming to our shores will pump out 83 hp, instead of the 90.5 ponies of its European counterpart.

At the heart of the new Transalp is an all-new 755cc, parallel-twin (shared with the new CB750 Hornet) complimented by fuel mapping that orients the engine character toward touring and comfort.

Compact, CRF Performance-derived Unicam eight-valve cylinder heads employ downdraft air intakes and Vortex flow ducts to ensure optimal combustion. Electronic rider aids run via Throttle by Wire and include five riding modes, four of which contain preset combinations of Engine Power, Engine Braking, ABS and Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) with integrated Wheelie Control. The fifth “User” mode allows the rider to fix his or her own preferred combination.

An assist/slipper clutch — with F.C.C. Leaning Segment discs — reduces clutch drag torque by 30%, for a lighter lever load and easier upshifts. It also manages rear-wheel hop under hard braking and rapid downshifts.

A Showa 43mm SFF-CATM (Separate Function Fork-Cartridge) inverted fork offers 7.9 inches of wheel travel and has spring preload adjustment; it mounts via a forged-aluminum bottom triple clamp and cast-aluminum top triple clamp.

The remote-reservoir Showa shock (with adjustable preload) operates through a Pro-Link system, delivering 7.5 inches of rear-wheel travel. The swingarm employs the same castings as that of the CRF1100L Africa Twin’s, but uses aluminum material exclusive to the Transalp. Ground clearance is 8.3 inches.

Compact, two-piston front calipers work dual 310mm “wave” discs. The rear 256mm “wave” disc is operated by a single-piston caliper. The stainless-steel, spoked 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels are fitted with tube-style 90/90-21 and 150/70R-18 tires.

Seat height is approachable at 33.7 inches (a 0.4-inch lower seat is also available as an option) and the riding position is upright for natural control and leverage. The riding geometry also works well when standing up. A rear carrier is standard and there’s a USB socket under the seat.

The new bike is equipped with a 5-inch, full-color, high-visibility TFT screen, which offers four types of speed/rpm display — three analog rev-counter styles and one bar — according to rider preference, as well as fuel gauge and consumption, riding mode selection and engine parameters, gear selected and customizable shift-up point on the rev-counter. Management is via the screen and switchgear on the left handlebar.

A full range of accessories are available for the XL750 Transalp, ready for personalization to an owner’s preference and use, including a quick shifter and low seat option. As far as colors though, you only have one option. Unlike Europe which also has the bike in Ross White and Grey Metallic, Honda is only sending the Black Matte Metallic color to this side of the pond. 

2024 Honda XL750 Transalp Specs