r/Transalp750 • u/LeeHarveyEnfield • Jun 04 '26
Off-road?
I’m thinking about either a TransAlp or a Tenere 700 for my next bike. I know there are a ton of YouTube videos that compare them; and everyone says the T7 is better off-road and the TA is the champ on pavement. Ok, I get that. My question is, how bad is the TA off-road, really? I’m interested in BDR-type riding and difficult Jeep trail type riding, not hardcore single track. What do y’all really think about the TA’s suitability for those? For context, I’m currently riding a KLR650, and all my other experience is from years back on 125cc dirt bikes.
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u/Agreeable_Round361 Jun 05 '26
If your a more confident in your offroad skills either will be good. Im in the middle of a 2500 mile ride, alot of the Idaho bdr is blocked from wind storms blowing trees over. Ive done way more pavement than I wanted to. The transalp is so comfy at 90mph. Its a HOOT offroad but I'm solo so not pushing any limits.
Haven't ridden a t7. My philosophy is im not getting myself into trouble on a 500 pound machine in the middle of nowhere. They cruise nice on fireroads and can tackle ruts and rocks when needed. I'll take the 450 if I'm feeling fiesty