Honda’s XL750 Transalp has just received CARB approval for the States!
With new proofs in certification documents surrendered to the California Air Resources Board (and found by Dennis Chung at Motorcycle.com), the Red Dot winner will finally be able to evolve from time spent in European markets, spreading its “Friendly Toughness” to a welcoming industry with loads of rocks and scads of adventure to be had.
If you need a refresher on the Transalp’s specs, here they are:
2023 Honda XL750 Transalp Specifications |
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| Engine Type | Liquid-cooled OHC 4-stroke 8-valve parallel twin with 270° crank and Unicam |
| Displacement | 755cc |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 87mm x 63.5mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Horsepower | 90.5 hp at 9,500 rpm (claimed) |
| Max. Torque | 55.3 lb-ft. at 7,250 rpm (claimed) |
| Oil Capacity | 1.0 gallons |
| Starter | Electric |
| Carburation | PGM-FI electronic injection |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.5 gallons |
| CO2 Emissions WMTC | 103g/km |
| Fuel Consumption | 54.1 mpg (claimed) |
| Battery Capacity | 12v 8.6Ah |
| Clutch Type | Wet multiple, assist slipper clutch |
| Transmission Type | 6 speed Manual Transmission |
| Frame Type | Steel diamond |
| Front Suspension | Showa 43mm SFF-CA – 7.9 inches travel |
| Suspension Rear | Monoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm, 7.5 inches travel |
| Wheels Front | 21-inch (stainless steel) spoked wheels |
| Wheels Rear | 18-inch (stainless steel) spoked wheels |
| Tyres Front | 90/90-R21 M/C 54H |
| Tyres Rear | 150/70-R18 M/C 70H |
| ABS Type | 2 channel |
| Brakes Front | Dual 310mm x 4.5mm ‘wave’ discs with axial mounted 2 piston calipers |
| Brakes Rear | Single 256mm x 6.0mm ‘wave’ disc is operated by a single-piston caliper |
| Instruments | TFT |
| Lights | LED |
| Connectivity | Honda Smartphone Voice Control |
| USB | Type C (under the pillion seat) |
| 12V Socket | Optional |
| Quickshifter | Optional |
| Security System | HISS |
| Length | 91.5 inches |
| Width | 33.0 inches |
| Height | 57.1 inches |
| Wheelbase | 1560mm |
| Rake | 27° |
| Trail | 4.4 inches |
| Seat Height | 33.5 inches |
| Ground Clearance | 8.3 inches |
| Curb Weight | 458.6 pounds (claimed) |
| Turning radius | 8.5 feet |
Fortunately, this news poses hope for another model recently refreshed in Big Red’s lineup: The CB750 Hornet.
Given that both the XL750 Transalp and the Hornet sport an identical engine – one now on its way to Western shores – we can only assume that the CB750 will soon be available at a dealership near you.
Keep in mind, none of this is confirmed by the company yet; still, Dennis is right – with the Transalp slotted for a 2024 landing date and further certifications also approved for Honda’s CL500 Scrambler, ADV 160 and Grom, “it seems likely there will be an official announcement shortly.”
Fingers crossed, and stay tuned.