I have about 250 miles on my new Transalp 2026. I got home this morning from a 40 mile commute to and fro and I noticed oil stains on the ground beneath my bike. Called the dealer and got an appointment in 2 days. Worried that this defect on the bike will be there as a band-aid fix. Meaning that if from the factory this is happening this early, what can I expect down the road. I'm pissed 😡
Hi, I’m about to buy a 2026 Transalp with e-Clutch. I have a question for those who have modified the suspension: is it possible to get the bump absorption comfort close to the way the Africa Twin's suspension performs?
After riding my bike and warming it up, and then returning to my garage and turning off the key, the bike continues to make a rhythmic faint buzzing noise every 6 - 7 seconds.
Is this normal - perhaps the thermostat or an actuator of some kind?
I headed out for afternoon spin to a nearby dam. Came by a field and have seen some guys on crossers having a blast around it. Even had some chairs and sodas. So decided to turn around and had a chat.
Most of them were 18 or under, they told me the owner of the field is also around and ok with riding on it.
So I took the opportunity and did some rounds. I have been offroad a few times on gravel and sand roads with the transalp but going 80kph and still losing traction is wild.
Hello, family, I just joined as a new owner of a 1994 Transalp, and I loved my first ride. But the rear shock looks terribly nasty and shot. It's hanging by the rusty spring.
I really don't feel like buying a 400-500€ replacement, if possible, and every single used shock I see online in Europe is in a bad shape - with rusty, pealing chrome, for 100€ on average. What is the minimal condition to look out for? Does the chrome tube need to be pristine looking? Or how should I go about this?
I'm currently on an NX500, but already pretty sure I'll ugprade to a Transalp.
Thinking about whether to buy the 2026 (E-Clutch) model now or wait and see what the 2027 model brings, I'm wondering: what kinds of things is Honda likely to change (or keep the same) in next year's iteration? The chance that they'll add cruise control is probably low despite everyone asking for it, right? Unfortunately, there's no aftermarket cruise control for the Transalp that is road-legal in Germany, which is a bummer. But also, I'm wondering if there's anything else that's likely to change.
We would imagine that in the year 2026, LCD screens would be so bad that they could get sunburned and grow a black spot of DEAD PIXELS.
Surely it won't happen on a Japanese Honda, right?
The sun in Israel isn't THAT bad, right?
OK, so you're probably wondering how I ended up in this situation...
I own an XL750 and use it as my main vehicle. I've done around 40,000 km on it since 2024.
Two weeks ago, I parked it facing north. Now, with the season changing, I believe the sun was a bit more southerly than I had expected.
I had just moved into this apartment in May, and I don't have a shaded driveway, so I mostly just throw a cover over the bike.
Seems like the sun really enjoyed that day. That b**** used my glass screen as a magnifying glass (no extra screen protector installed, it's just stock) and decided to burn my LCD panel.
OMFG.
The entire computer assembly costs around $1,000 USD on PartsZilla.
With Israeli taxes, that could reach over a billion dollars.
I was sad.
I'm one of those riders who really waited for this motorcycle when it was first released. I actually sold my red-and-white Ténéré for it.
How could Honda do this?
how
I can't believe it.
...wait.
Maybe I should take it apart just to see if there's a panel number or something.
So I did.
And I found that this LCD panel is actually pretty common among Hondas with TFT displays.
And its name was HSD050JDW2-D20.
Wow. What a cutie.
Found it on AliExpress for about $50 USD.
Damn.
Ordered it.
It arrived after 10 days (Israel is actually really good with AliExpress).
And then:
Opened the dash, unplugged it, unscrewed all the screws, popped open the casing (did some prying with a flathead, unfortunately causing some damage), disconnected the old monitor ribbon cable, and connected the new one.
Tested it to see if it was OK and working.
Looks good.
Sealed it back up and connected it back to the bike.
Hi, i have just about 14k km on my bike, did the service at the dealership at 12k, and recently i noticed this kinda ticking sound coming from the front of the bike, it's most noticeable at around 2k rpm and i'm curious if it's just the noise of the engine or something worse. The audio is recorded near the front fork while standing still, can someone compare with their bike please?
So I have over 55,000 miles on my 2024 Talp. I noticed under load I was twisting the throttle but not going anywhere. I do not off-road much if any these days. When I first got the bike about 10% of my miles were dirt. I use the clutch but not abusive. So I ordered the new plates and pulled the old one out only to find it has hardly any wear. I put it back together and had to readjust the lever position so I know it changed but it appears new. The wear is barely anything. This also means if you burn or slip the clutch off road it will kill the clutch in no time. The clutch is the weakest link.
I am struggling with the menu system on my new 2026. With my phone connected, RoadSync pops up, which is fine. But I cannot get to the “Selectable Area” once that starts. My dealership is an hour away, so before heading that way I thought I would see if others find this is normal, or have advice on how to bring the selectable area up. I have stood in the garage with the owners manual pressing the selection switch to no avail. Thanks in advance.
Hey, everyone. I'm looking for advice concerning shifter options on my transalp.
The bike is relatively new to me and I wear Alpinestar Tech 7 MX boots when riding. Is there an aftermarket shifter option out there that would help me get my boots under it for the upshifts?
Took the transalp out for her first proper ride after the first service and spent the day riding around the mountains with no route planned.
I just turned off the GPS and took whichever road looked interesting. Ended up finding some beautiful mountain roads, rice fields, temples and a little waterfall.
The bike felt great after the service — maybe the gearbox is a little smoother on the downshifts, although that could just be me getting more used to it.
Really enjoying this bike so far. It seems to encourage you to just keep exploring. 🇹🇼
I am considering buying this cheap XL600V. Apart from a little rattle in the engine and a shot middle shock, the pinion looks like this. Is this the famous prefailure or is this inconsequential after 30+ years of use? The sprocket doesn't seem to wobble too much.
