SPORT mode offers maximum performance and uses level 4 EP , level 2 ABS and level 1 EB and HSTC to deliver strong acceleration with minimum intervention .
STANDARD mode is a mid-way setting for urban riding that uses level 3 setting for EP and HSTC , with level 2 EB and ABS .
RAIN mode is designed for challenging on-road conditions and employs the lowest EP setting , level 1 , for the least aggressive power delivery with level 2 EB and ABS and 5 HSTC .
GRAVEL mode features level 2 EP , level 3 EB , and level 4 HSTC with level 1 ABS setting for confident travel on rougher terrain off road .
USER mode allows the rider to choose between settings 1-4 EP , 1-5 HSTC and 1-3 EB plus rear ABS switch off , and save them for future use .
The steel diamond mainframe is lightweight , at just 18.3kg – 10 % lighter than the frame of the CB500X . A major R & D process of reducing the number of reinforcing parts , thinning of the main and down tubes , and optimisation of the upper shock mount and swingarm pivot shape has produced a hugely strong platform , with rigidity balanced to deliver feel to the rider across all conditions and geometry set to inspire confident handling agility . The integrated heavy-duty subframe employs high-tension steel pipework for strength and toughness .
Rake and trail are set at 27 ° and 111mm , with wheelbase of 1560mm and kerb weight of 208kg . Slow speed U-turns are easy thanks to a 42 ° steering angle and 2.6m minimum turning circle .
The suspension specifications have been selected with the all-round concept firmly in mind , with long travel and superb bump absorption to deliver smooth performance and comfort on-road , and reassuring control off-road .
Showa 43mm SFF-CATM ( Separate Function Fork- Cartridge ) USD forks offer 200mm travel with spring preload adjustment , and mount by a forged aluminium bottom yoke and cast aluminium top yoke , for a perfect balance of strength and rigidity in wide-ranging riding situations .
With 190mm travel the remote reservoir Showa shock ( with adjustable preload ) operates through Pro-Link and the swingarm which , while employing the same castings as the CRF1100L Africa Twin ’ s , uses aluminium material exclusive to the Transalp . Ground clearance is 210mm .
Compact , two-piston calipers work dual 310mm ‘ wave ’ discs . The rear 256mm ‘ wave ’ disc is operated by a singlepiston caliper . 21 / 18-inch front rear ( stainless steel ) spoked wheels wear ( tubed ) 90 / 90-21 and 150 / 70-18 tyres ; Metzeler Karoo Street or Dunlop Mixtour .
A full range of accessories are available for the XL750 Transalp , ready for personalisation to an owner ’ s preference and use , including a quickshifter and low seat option .
The new Transalp should be available in early 2023 .
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