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When the Honda Transalp arrives, where will you be?
Where is the art, Honda Africa Twin? For years we’ve been complaining about Honda putting a true midsize ADV into its lineup, to go head-to-head with bikes like BMW F850GSand newcomers like Aprilia Tuareg 660 and Yamaha Tenéré 700. Today, that wish has been granted.
On paper, Honda Transalp Fits the bill, although I reserve some reviews until I see US pricing and availability.
My only serious concern with the spec sheet is the bare-bones suspension pads, but an exorbitant price tag could help me swallow that pill (along with some nice drop-in cartridges in the aftermarket). ).
Instead, most of my thinking about Transalp is actually related to the Africa Twin.