VOLUME ISSUE SEPTEMBER , P107
provement for anything beyond relaxed off-road rid-
ing. However, when we later compared the Transalp
to the Yamaha Tenere 700, the Honda's suspension
clearly stood out, but not in a good way. In compari-
son, the Transalp's fork and shock easily bottom out
with minimal damping resistance in either direction,
leading to an unsettled ride, even on the pavement.
The 2025 suspension is a noticeable improvement,
however. I had the chance to ride the '24 Transalp
back-to-back with the '25, and I could clearly feel the
difference, especially in how the new suspension
performs much better at speed, allowing me to hit
big bumps with more comfort and confidence than
on the '24 model. Smaller to medium-sized bumps
are no longer a problem for the Transalp, but you
still need to be cautious with larger bumps at speed,
as the suspension tends to compress quickly, bot
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tom out, and rebound just as fast. However, this only
occurred when I was really pushing the Transalp,
probably not how most riders will intend to use it.
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HONDA
XL750
provement for anything beyond relaxed off-road rid
difference, especially in how the new suspension difference, especially in how the new suspension difference, especially in how the new suspension
