When did the Honda XL 650V Transalp come out?
From the CX500 of the seventies through the CX650 of the early eighties and the NTV650 of the late eighties and early nineties, these bikes have been sat firmly at the utility end of the market and have been as common on our city streets as black cabs and Routemaster buses.
What kind of engine does a Honda Transalp have?
But with the increasing popularity of large trail bikes coinciding with a decline in enthusiasm for the undeniably capable but equally dull NTV650, Honda struck on the idea of installing the perfectly good engine and transmission in a monster trail frame. the result was the Transalp.
Is the Transalp a big bike in Europe?
Talking of Europe, the Transalp is very, very popular with our continental cousins. Monster trailies are a big thing in Europe, and the Transalp, while by no means the best on the market, is certainly one of the most accessible. The Transalp is a large, heavy and rather softly sprung motorcycle.
Is the Transalp 650 a good bike to buy?
If you buy a Transalp, you are buying it for the engine. Its quality Honda engineering. The rest of the bike is not great and there is very little you can do to fix those issues. Suspension could be remedied at considerable expense.
But with the increasing popularity of large trail bikes coinciding with a decline in enthusiasm for the undeniably capable but equally dull NTV650, Honda struck on the idea of installing the perfectly good engine and transmission in a monster trail frame. the result was the Transalp.
Is the Honda XL 650V available in the UK?
Honda have a long and glorious tradition of providing vee twins to the UK market which have a particular attraction to couriers.
Are there any issues with the Horizons Unlimited 650 Transalp?
I have a 04 xlv650 alp it has done near 150,000km with the only issues brake pads.. gear and chains every 60,000 tires every 40,000 an oil change every 10,000 the only repairs are a lead resoldered on the fuel tank sender. Main shaft drive which was probably bad when I bought the bike. two clutch cables nothing else.