absorption , suspension is top quality : Showa 43mm SFF- CA USD forks and rear shock operating through Pro-Link . Dual two-piston calipers provide efficient stopping power while the tyres – 90 / 90-21 / 150 / 70-18 front and rear – deliver versatility on or off-road .
The rich specification list is headlined by a 5-inch TFT colour display which supplies vivid information delivery and management of all systems , as well as the connectivity of Honda Smartphone Voice Control system ( HSVCs ) for Android and IOS devices . All lighting is LED ; the indicators auto-cancel and also include Emergency Stop Signal ( ESS ) technology to warn other road users of sudden braking .
A range of accessories , including quickshifter , soft and hard luggage , rally / touring equipment and cosmetic enhancements are ready to go for an owner ’ s preference .
The 23YM XL750 Transalp will be available three striking colour options including , of course , the beautiful Tricolour paying homage to the original XL600V , marking the return of an icon .
In imagining the perfect lines for the Transalp ’ s bodywork , the Rome R & D designers ’ aim was to strike a balance between aerodynamic performance and wind protection at speed matched to a sense of lightness and freedom at low speeds . The concept tagline used throughout was ‘ Friendly Toughness .’
The result is sleek , simple and clean bodywork . It has a purposeful look and feel , with zero excess and is built tough . For open visibility forward – and excellent wind deflection – the screen ’ s height has been carefully optimised . Its compact width also minimises turbulence from ‘ trapped ’ air . A tall screen and upper / lower around the front and side of the screen deflectors will be available as accessories .
This bike is built to go the distance , so genuine comfort – also for two – matters . Seat height is low for the class at 850mm ( an 820mm low 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 instruments comprise a 5-inch , full colour highvisibility TFT screen , which offers four types of speed / rpm display – 3 analogue rev-counter styles and 1 bar – according to rider preference – as well as fuel gauge and consumption , riding mode selection and engine parameters , gear selected and customisable shift-up point on the rev-counter . Management is via the screen and switchgear on the left handlebar .
Also incorporated into the interface is the Honda Smartphone Voice Control system , which links the rider to their Android while on the move and allows voice management of phone calls , messages , music and navigation . Several of the HSVCs functions will also be accessible on IOS smartphones . A helmet-mounted headset is needed , and the smartphone connects to the dash via Bluetooth ; management of Honda Smartphone Voice control is also possible using buttons the left switchgear .
To simplify and miniaturise the entire electrical system the Transalp uses a Controller Area Network ( CAN ) alongside a Body Control Unit ( BCU ). The BCU is sited on the left-hand frame rail , under the fuel tank and collectively processes control signals – from the ABS modulator , TFT screen and switch gear .
All lighting is LED . The rear indicators feature an Emergency Stop Signal ( ESS ) function . At a minimum speed of 56km / h with either brake working , if negative acceleration of a minimum of 6.0m / s2 is detected , the hazard lights flash to warn other road users a hard stop is
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