For the longest time, there have been talks of Honda creating a sub-1,000cc ADV that’ll sit beneath the Africa Twin. And now, the motorbike has been noticed with out camouflage, supposedly whereas it was being filmed for promotional functions. As is clearly seen within the image, the motorbike is named the Transalp, which was anticipated, as Honda registered rights to the Transalp badge within the USA and different markets. The Transalp title is outdated, with the motorbike debuting in 1987. 

Honda Transalp: design

As may be seen within the image, the brand new Transalp appears to borrow design cues from the Honda Africa Twin and even the CB500X in some areas. In truth, there’s a good steadiness of type and performance, with quintessential ADV design bits like a tall windscreen, flat surfaces and minimal tail part. The motorbike spied is draped in HRC colors, with the Transalp title operating throughout a significant portion of the entrance fairing. The gold wire-spoke rims add a pleasant distinction to the colors on the bodywork. 

Other useful bits which can be seen embody a distinguished seize rail with what appears like a provision to mount a prime field. There’s an enormous bash plate that covers a lot of the engine’s sump and the exhaust pipes. 

Honda Transalp: engine and chassis

Coming to the engine, there may be discuss that Honda will plonk in a brand new 800cc parallel-twin. Its energy and torque figures could also be within the neighborhood of competitors such because the Yamaha Tenere 700 or the Aprilia Tuareg 660. Expect the engine to be paired with a 6-speed guide transmission and even the rumoured DCT.

The chassis can be anticipated to be brand-new, suspended by a USD fork and monoshock.

Honda Transalp: availability

Honda is predicted to formally unveil the brand new Transalp on the 2022 EICMA motorbike present, with the bike happening sale shortly after. Regarding its India launch, there isn’t any phrase but, however possibilities of that occuring can’t be dominated out. 

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