Figures that the day Ducati releases their big-bore 2024 Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour in Episode 2 of their World Première 2024, Honda would also update us on movement in their ADV range.
According to Big Red’s ultra-fresh press release, we have an updated XL750 Transalp for our MY2024 markets! Here’s a look at the 2024 XL750’s tech specs sheet, as well as a few generic white-backed photos for reference:
| Type | 755cc liquid-cooled 24.5º inline-two-cylinder four-stroke w/ 270º crank |
| Valve Train | OHC Unicam; 4 valves per cylinder; 35.5mm inlet valves, 29mm exhaust valves |
| Bore x Stroke | 87.0mm x 63.5mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Induction | PGM-FI; 46mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition | Full transistorized |
| Starter | Electric |
| Transmission | Manual 6 speed |
| Clutch | Multiplate wet |
| Final Drive | 16T/45T; chain |
| SUSPENSION | |
| Front | 43mm Showa SFF-CATM telescopic inverted fork w/ spring-preload adjustment; 7.9 in. travel |
| Rear | Pro-Link® system w/ single Showa remote-reservoir shock; 7.5 in. travel |
| BRAKES | |
| Front | Dual 310mm “wave” discs w/ hydraulic two-piston calipers; ABS |
| Rear | Single 256mm “wave” disc w/ hydraulic single-piston caliper; ABS |
| TIRES | |
| Front | 150/70R-18 |
| Rear | 90/90-21 |
| MEASUREMENTS | |
| Rake (Caster Angle) | 27º |
| Trail | 111mm (4.4 in.) |
| Length | 91.2 in. |
| Width | 33.1 in. |
| Height | 57.2 in. |
| Seat Height | 33.7 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 8.3 in. |
| Wheelbase | 61.5 in. |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.5 gal. |
| Curb Weight* | 459 lbs. |
| OTHER | |
| Color | Matte Black Metallic |
For 2024, Honda’s ADV dual-sport flagship carries ~211mm of ground clearance, as well as a 33.7” seat height (a .4-inch lower seat is also available from the brand, if you’re looking for something even lower than that). The Japanese motorcycle marque has also added accessibility in the form of a rear carrier (as standard) and a USB socket under the seat.
Power is driven via a 755cc, V-Twin heart capable of 83hp @ 8,500rpm – a bit of a step down from the 90.5hp available in Europe, but still enough punch to guarantee “a hard hit of top-end power… accompanied by mountains of torque in the low to mid-rpm range” (via Motorcycle.com).
Naturally, Honda America’s Racing & Experimental Manager, Brandon Wilson, is jazzed to see this bike on Western shores:
The all-new, midsize XL750 Transalp joins Honda’s iconic Africa Twin and pocket-adventurer CB500X to complete our popular True Adventure lineup, ready to deliver unforgettable outdoor experiences to U.S. ADV enthusiasts from coast to coast.”
– Brandon Wilson, American Honda Manager of Racing & Experiential Marketing (HONDA)
Expect the 2024 Honda XL750 Transalp to be available at an MSRP of $9,999 USD with availability slotted for October, in just a few short weeks (that’ll be for the Matte Black Metallic color scheme, by the way).
What do you think of Honda’s 2024 XL750 Transalp?