VOLUME ISSUE SEPTEMBER , P113
off-road but also handled the highway
twisties without much compromise.
The 2025 Transalp features a new air
duct on the windshield, designed to im-
prove airflow and aerodynamics. It looks
good, too. Pearl Grey and White color
options are also new, as the 2024 model
came in just black. Both new colors come
with gold wheels and the same price.
One issue we had with the previous
model was that you had to reset your ABS
and TC settings every time you turned
off the ignition, which would revert to
the manufacturer's settings. That hasn't
changed, unfortunately. Plus, there's no
simple way to turn ABS or TC on or off
or adjust them quickly. A simple on/
off switch or button, especially for ABS,
would have been a welcome improve
-
ment. Maybe next time.
Luckily, the few but important changes
to the latest Transalp didn't increase the
price. The 2025 Honda Transalp still car
-
ries the same appealing $9999 MSRP. A
big improvement with no added cost? I'll
buy that.
Ryan Nitzen
(Left) Honda
improved the
suspension's
damping and gave
the fairing better
venting. (Right)
The Transalp was
already a fine
road warrior. It's
even better now
with improved
suspension.
