• Bikes for Sale
  • News
  • Buyer’s guide
    • Buy a Motorcycle
    • First Rides & Reviews
    • Specs, Prices & Others
  • Lifestyle
    • Concepts & Custom
    • Electric Motorcycles
    • Events
    • Motorsport
    • Tips & Stories
    • Travel
  • Locals
imotorbike logo
  • Bikes for Sale
  • News
  • Buyer’s guide
    • Buy a Motorcycle
    • First Rides & Reviews
    • Specs, Prices & Others
  • Lifestyle
    • Concepts & Custom
    • Electric Motorcycles
    • Events
    • Motorsport
    • Tips & Stories
    • Travel
  • Locals
  • Facebook

  • Instagram

  • X (Twitter)

  • YouTube

  • LinkedIn

  • RSS

News

2025 Honda Transalp Refines Adventure for Everyone

2025 Honda Transalp Refines Adventure for Everyone
Michelle Liew
June 18, 2025

The updated 2025 Honda Transalp blends smart tech, improved comfort, and off-road versatility, proving you don’t need big power to chase big adventures.

The updated 2025 Honda Transalp blends smart tech, improved comfort, and off-road versatility, proving you don’t need big power to chase big adventures.

Subscribe to our Telegram channel for instant updates!

You don’t stay relevant in the motorcycle world for nearly 40 years by standing still. And yet, the Honda Transalp’s appeal has always come from its ability to do just enough. Just enough power, just enough tech, just enough trail-readiness—to make it the goldilocks of adventure bikes.

Now, with the arrival of the 2025 Honda Transalp, Big Red proves once again that refinement, not reinvention, is the way to win hearts in the middleweight ADV segment.

A History Lesson on Two Wheels

Before the Africa Twin became Honda’s adventure flagship, the Transalp was already carving up dirt trails and mountain roads. Since 1987, it’s served as the more affordable, more approachable sibling to the big bruisers.

And in 2025, it leans further into that identity. Fast enough to thrill, light enough to flick, and smart enough to feel modern. All without chasing the spec-sheet arms race.

The updated 2025 Honda Transalp blends smart tech, improved comfort, and off-road versatility, proving you don’t need big power to chase big adventures.

The Middleweight Sweet Spot

At the core of the Transalp is Honda’s 755cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine. It is good for daily commuting, light touring, and yes, serious off-road detours. Paired with a slipper clutch and optional quickshifter, the package is smooth, predictable, and genuinely fun.

With a seat height of 33.7 inches (lowerable to 32.6 inches via accessory kit) and a curb weight of 463 pounds, it’s significantly more manageable than the Africa Twin, especially for newer riders or those who ride solo and need to pick the bike up without calling for backup.

Refinements That Matter

Honda didn’t overhaul the Transalp for 2025, but it didn’t need to. Instead, it focused on the little things that elevate the riding experience:

  • A 5-inch full-colour TFT display with smartphone connectivity via the Honda RoadSync app, delivering navigation, weather, calls, and even music control straight to your helmet.
  • Five rider modes (Sport, Standard, Rain, Gravel, and User) plus four levels of Honda Selectable Torque Control for tailoring your traction to the terrain.
  • Updated suspension tuning, courtesy of Showa, giving 7.9 inches of travel up front and 7.5 inches in the rear.
  • A redesigned windscreen and mid-cowl, plus a central air duct, for better aerodynamics and high-speed stability.
  • A new dual-projector headlight, offering improved visibility for early starts and late finishes.

These upgrades don’t just check boxes—they make the Transalp feel more planted, more responsive, and more user-friendly in the real world.

The updated 2025 Honda Transalp blends smart tech, improved comfort, and off-road versatility, proving you don’t need big power to chase big adventures.

Price vs. Performance

Here’s the kicker: the 2025 Transalp still starts at $9,999 (approximately RM46,990) in the U.S.—nearly $5,000 (around RM23,500) less than the Africa Twin. That’s a serious gap for a bike that, in many real-world scenarios, offers more usable performance for solo adventurers or less technical riders.

It’s not just “the Africa Twin’s little brother” anymore. It’s a category-defining machine on its own.

So Who Exactly is the Transalp For?

The updated Transalp hits a rare trifecta: it’s accessible enough for beginners, capable enough for veterans, and affordable enough for everyone in between. For those who want a single bike to commute, explore, and occasionally disappear down a fire road, this might be the sweet spot.

And let’s be honest—there’s something satisfying about a bike that doesn’t try to be the loudest, biggest, or flashiest. The Transalp’s confidence comes from balance, not bravado.

Related ItemsfeaturedHondanewnewstransalp
To read the full story
login with google
login with facebook
or
Create an account for free
This won't cost you.
by clicking this button you agree to iMotorbike's visitor agreement
Already have an account? Sign in here
Click here to get notified on every new article
News
June 18, 2025
Michelle Liew

An avid fan of motorsports bringing you top-notch content from the two-wheeler world! Gear up for the latest updates and news with top speed delivery

Related ItemsfeaturedHondanewnewstransalp

More in News

Stefano Manzi to Step Up to WorldSBK with GYTR GRT Yamaha in 2026

Hazique ZairillJuly 30, 2025
Read More

Motorcyclists’ Road Safety: Essential Tips to Reduce Risks on the Road

Hazique ZairillJuly 30, 2025
Read More

Suzuki Teases New GSX-R Reveal

Michelle LiewJuly 29, 2025
Read More

Zmarzlik Replaces Stolen Gear for Young Rider

Michelle LiewJuly 29, 2025
Read More

Hakim Danish Takes P4 in Aragon, Retires in Race 2

Michelle LiewJuly 29, 2025
Read More

Lecuona Undergoes Surgery After Balaton Crash

Michelle LiewJuly 29, 2025
Read More

Xavi Vierge Replaces Injured Iker Lecuona at 2025 Suzuka 8 Hours

Hazique ZairillJuly 29, 2025
Read More

Yamaha PG-1 Trail Xperience Brings Off-Road Thrills to Life at Most Fun Gym

Hazique ZairillJuly 29, 2025
Read More

Art of Speed 2025 Unleashes Custom Culture Brilliance at MAEPS Serdang

Hazique ZairillJuly 29, 2025
Read More

Urban Mobility Takes Flight with Skyrider X6

Michelle LiewJuly 28, 2025
Read More

From Water to Wheels: The Hydrogen Vision

Michelle LiewJuly 28, 2025
Read More

Seewer Takes Sixth as Ducati Progresses at Czech MXGP

Michelle LiewJuly 28, 2025
Read More
We want to buy your bike Join us on Telegram
Scroll for more
Tap

Join us on Facebook

  • Popular

  • Latest

  • Comments

  • Motorcycle Loan Calculator – Downpayment & Monthly Payments
    Buyer's guideJuly 1, 2025
  • Allianz Motor Insurance
    Allianz Motor Insurance: Policy Features (Malaysia)
    Buyer's guideJuly 17, 2025
  • Zurich Motorcycle Insurance
    Zurich Motorcycle Insurance: Policy Features (Malaysia)
    Buyer's guideJuly 17, 2025
  • Yamaha R25 V2 Review: Perfect for New Riders and Seasoned Bikers
    Buyer's guideJuly 8, 2025
  • 2025 Honda ADV350 Launched in Malaysia with New Tech and Features
    Buyer's guideJuly 22, 2025
  • Modenas Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Review: A Stylish Entry into the “Big Bike” World
    Buyer's guideJuly 8, 2025
  • BMW F 450 GS to Launch in 2025 as Lightweight Adventure Bike
    NewsJuly 10, 2025
  • Stefano Manzi to Step Up to WorldSBK with GYTR GRT Yamaha in 2026
    MotorsportJuly 30, 2025
  • Motorcyclists’ Road Safety: Essential Tips to Reduce Risks on the Road
    LifestyleJuly 30, 2025
  • Suzuki Teases New GSX-R Reveal
    NewsJuly 29, 2025
  • Zmarzlik Replaces Stolen Gear for Young Rider
    MotorsportJuly 29, 2025
  • Hakim Danish Takes P4 in Aragon, Retires in Race 2
    MotorsportJuly 29, 2025
  • Lecuona Undergoes Surgery After Balaton Crash
    NewsJuly 29, 2025
  • Xavi Vierge Replaces Injured Iker Lecuona at 2025 Suzuka 8 Hours
    MotorsportJuly 29, 2025
  • MV Agusta Lucky Explorer Project 9.5: testing the Schiranna prototype - news.iNthacity: More Top Breaking News and Popular Stories To Stay Informed says:

    […] Michelle Liew […]

  • CFMOTO 450SR to enter Malaysia in March 2023 at RM29,300 - news.iNthacity: More Top Breaking News and Popular Stories To Stay Informed says:

    […] Michelle Liew […]

  • Suzuki V-Strom now available in Malaysia at RM81,900 - news.iNthacity: More Top Breaking News and Popular Stories To Stay Informed says:

    […] Michelle Liew […]

  • Colin says:

    I hope they make the Dax street legal. Love to…

  • Mohd Razi bin Rosli says:

    Adv 150cc

  • Nena Maxberry says:

    Just curious what they would retail for

  • Adam Kenny says:

    RM4159 for the front fork is it?

Categories

  • Buyer's guide
    • First Rides & Reviews
    • Specs, Prices & Others
  • cafe racer malaysia murah
  • Campaign
  • CSR Programme
  • Electric Motorcycles
  • Electric Motorcycles
  • Industry
  • Industry
  • Kedai Motor
  • Lifestyle
    • Concepts & Custom
    • Electric Motorcycles
    • Events
      • EICMa
    • Helmet
    • Motorsport
      • ARRC
      • CubPrix
      • Moto3
      • Motocross
      • MSBK
      • WSBK
    • Tips & Stories
    • Travel
  • Moto2
  • Motor Murah
  • News
    • Locals
    • MotoGP
    • Scoop
  • Review
  • Scoop
  • Scoop
  • Tips & Tricks

Corporate

About Us
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
Disclosure Policy
Contact Us
SUBSCRIBE NOW!

2024 iMotorbike World Sdn. Bhd.(1205246-M). All rights reserved.

QJ SRT 300 DX: Budget Dual-Sport with Big Ambitions
Hakim Danish & Qabil Irfan Set for Mugello and Catalunya Battles
Nak Jual Beli Motor 😊 ?
WhatsApp
Hi iMotorbike 😊
Open chat