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Touratech’s Honda XL750 Transalp Comfort Seat Will See You Go That Extra Mile

The Honda XL750 Transalp is without doubt one of the hottest journey bikes available in the market immediately. Born out of Honda’s want to dominate the middleweight ADV phase, the Transalp dares to problem the likes of the Yamaha Tenere 700 and Aprilia Tuareg 660 by mixing off-road functionality with long-distance touring consolation.

Naturally, all factory-fresh bikes are made with a sure diploma of compromise. On that entrance, Touratech, one of the crucial acknowledged and trusted manufacturers round, would possibly simply have precisely what Honda Transalp house owners seeking to go the gap need in its new Comfort Seats.

Touratech Comfort Seat For Honda XL750 Transalp - High
Touratech Comfort Seat For Honda XL750 Transalp - Low

The Comfort Seats are made in Germany and developed and manufactured by Touratech’s associate Crew68, with the concept being all about ease of use and comfort. Hence why each are simple to put in, permitting you to alternate between the Comfort Seat and the inventory saddle for varied driving conditions.

When it involves building, the seats strike a steadiness between consolation and firmness, as you need a saddle that sits within the Goldilocks zone. Touratech does this with a agency foam core and a hole groove alongside the saddle. These are mentioned to offer extra assist whereas relieving strain in your coccyx (often known as the butt).

 

On the skin, Touratech upholstered the saddle with Fresh Touch material which is waterproof and sturdy for longevity. The seat cowl additionally has a suede-like end to it, which Touratech claims displays infrared daylight, thereby lowering floor heating once you return to your bike hours after parking it underneath the scorching solar. Another win on your butt. 

Catering to a wider viewers, the seats for the XL750 Transalp could be personalized with three seat top choices to select from, in addition to for the firmness of the froth.

Touratech Comfort Seat For Honda XL750 Transalp - Standard

Executive Editor Jonathon Klein spent two days driving the Honda Transalp when it debuted late final 12 months. Hundreds of miles within the saddle, so to talk, and a nicer saddle would’ve been nice for the longer road-going portion of his journey. Though it was a really small portion of the general occasion. You cannot trip a Transalp and never full The PA Wilds BDR X route now, are you able to?

You can discover the brand new Comfort Seat, in addition to a bunch of different equipment and upgrades for a wide selection of bikes on Touratech’s official webshop. But for the oldsters who’ve been fortunate to seize a Transalp, how are you discovering it? We’d like to know. 

Honda Introduces 2024 XL750 Transalp to the American Market

Honda has officially announced that the 2024 XL750 Transalp will be available in the US market. This comes as exciting news for those who have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of this bike since its global introduction at EICMA 2022.

The Engine

The 2024 Honda XL750 Transalp is equipped with a powerful liquid-cooled, 755cc Unicam parallel twin engine. It features a 270-degree crank, 35.5mm inlet valves, 29mm exhaust valves, and a bore and stroke of 87.0mm by 63.5mm. The engine is paired with a six-speed gearbox.

This engine is different from the one used in other Honda 750 models like the NC750X, X-ADV, and Forza 750. It’s the same new engine found in the yet-to-be-released CB750 Hornet in the US.

Suspension, Brakes, and Wheels

The XL750 Transalp features a 43mm Showa Separate Function Fork Cartridge (SFF-CATM) telescopic upside-down fork with preload adjustability for the front suspension. The rear suspension consists of a Showa remote reservoir monoshock with a Pro-Link system. The bike is equipped with two-piston calipers and dual 310mm wave-type brake discs in the front, and a single-piston caliper and a single 256mm wave-type brake disc in the rear. ABS is standard on both wheels, with the rear wheel’s ABS switchable in User mode for off-road riding. It rides on a 21-inch front and an 18-inch rear spoked wheel.

Dimensions, Weight, and Fuel Capacity

The XL750 Transalp has a wheelbase of 61.5 inches, a rake of 27 degrees, and a trail of 111mm (4.4 inches). It measures 91.2 inches in length, 33.1 inches in width, and 57.2 inches in height. The seat height is 33.7 inches, and the ground clearance is 8.3 inches. The curb weight is 459 pounds, and it has a fuel capacity of 4.5 gallons.

Features

The 2024 XL750 Transalp comes with a full-color 5-inch TFT display and offers four preset rider modes: Sport, Standard, Rain, and Gravel. There is also a rider-definable ride mode called User. Each preset mode features different settings for engine power and engine braking. Other features include Honda Selectable Torque Control, wheelie control, a rear carrier, LED lighting, and a USB socket under the saddle.

Optional Accessories Include a Low Seat for Shorter Riders

Honda offers a range of OEM accessories for the XL750 Transalp, including panniers, a top box, heated grips, and a low seat accessory for shorter riders. The low seat lowers the standard seat height by 20mm.

Pricing, Color, and Availability

The 2024 Honda XL750 Transalp will have an MSRP of $9,999 in the US and will be available in Matte Black Metallic. It is expected to arrive in showrooms in October 2023.

Additionally, Honda has announced the return of the 2023 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, which will have an MSRP of $28,900, be available in Pearl White, and arrive in American Honda showrooms in September 2023.