Honda
Honda Transalp XL750
A capable long-distance tourer that asks you to forget about running costs
In short
The Transalp XL750 is Honda's adventure-touring motorcycle, priced from ₹13,20,000 with the same 755cc twin and 90.5 bhp as the CB750 Hornet, wrapped in a taller, longer-travel chassis with 210 mm ground clearance. No mileage figure is published, so this is best judged as a premium touring machine rather than an economical one.
- Engine
- 755 cc
- Power
- 90.5 bhp
- Kerb weight
- 208 kg
What works
- 90.5 bhp and 75 Nm from a proven 755cc twin
- 210 mm ground clearance and a 21-inch front wheel for rough roads
- Showa SFF-CA USD forks and Pro-Link monoshock
- Dual-channel ABS with traction control and ride modes
What doesn't
- No published mileage figure, expect efficiency well below a 390-500cc ADV
- 850 mm seat height is tall for shorter riders
- Priced far above the KTM 390 Adventure S and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Best for: Long-distance touring, Mixed tarmac and gravel riding, Riders upgrading from a 390-500cc ADV
Price and variants
Ex-showroom Delhi. On-road estimate for Delhi; other cities on the price page.
There is only one Transalp XL750 to buy, priced at ₹13,20,000 ex-showroom in Delhi. The only decisions left are colour and whether to finance it.
That makes it priced 12th lowest among the 14 adventure bikes we have reviewed. Its closest price rivals are the V-Strom 800 DE (₹2,18,459 less) and the 890 Adventure R (₹2,60,000 more).
On the road in Delhi, budget about ₹14.66 Lakh for the base variant once 8% Delhi road tax, registration and five-year third-party insurance are added. Dealers often quote higher by bundling accessories, extended warranty and handling charges; all three are negotiable.
| Variant | Ex-showroom | Rough EMI |
|---|---|---|
Standard | ₹13,20,000 |
Mileage
Engine and ride
Power comes from a 755cc single producing 90.5 bhp and 75 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 208 kg the power-to-weight figure is 435 bhp per tonne, which ranks 3 of 14 in its class here.
Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.
Chassis hardware includes USD front forks, a rear monoshock, dual-channel ABS and traction control, with a disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper up front and disc, 256 mm, 1 piston caliper at the rear.
The 850 mm seat is on the tall side. Riders under 5'6" should sit on one before buying.
Our review
Riding impressions and the buying advice a spec sheet cannot give.
Verdict
The Transalp XL750 shares its 755cc twin and 90.5 bhp with the CB750 Hornet but wraps it in a taller, more travel-focused adventure chassis, priced from ₹13,20,000. It is built for covering long distances across mixed tarmac and gravel, and it does that with genuine competence, but the price sits well above 390-500cc rivals like the KTM 390 Adventure S and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 that cover similar ground for much less.
Riding it every day
The twin-cylinder engine's 90.5 bhp and 75 Nm give it strong overtaking ability on the highway, and 210 mm of ground clearance with a 21-inch front wheel means it handles broken roads and light off-road stretches with confidence most road-focused bikes lack. At 208 kg it is not light, but the weight is well balanced, and the Showa USD forks with a Pro-Link monoshock soak up rough patches capably.
What to know before buying
No mileage figure is published in this data, and a 755cc twin of this output should not be expected to be particularly frugal; fuel costs need to be budgeted realistically rather than assumed. The 850 mm seat height is genuinely tall, so shorter riders should sit on one before committing. Servicing runs through Honda's BigWing network rather than its regular dealer chain, so checking local access matters before buying in a smaller city.
Who should buy it
The Transalp XL750 suits a rider planning genuine long-distance, mixed-surface touring who wants Honda badge reliability and is willing to pay a premium over 390-500cc ADVs for the extra performance and highway comfort that comes with a bigger twin.
Features and colours
- Dual-channel ABS
- Front disc brake
- Rear disc brake
- Traction control
- Hazard lamps
- USD front forks
- Rear monoshock
- LED headlamp
- Projector headlamp
- LED daytime running lamp
- +8 more
On safety kit the Transalp XL750 has dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, traction control and hazard lamps. Dual-channel ABS is the one item on this list worth paying for if it is variant-dependent.
Against V-Strom 800 DE or 890 Adventure R, it gets rear monoshock that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: side-stand engine cut-off, slipper clutch and tubeless tyres, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
It is offered in 1 colours: Ross White. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Warranty, service and ownership
Standard warranty is 2 years, unlimited km.
Service reach is excellent: Honda has about 6,000 dealer and workshop touchpoints across the country.
The Transalp XL750 launched in 2026, so long-term reliability and resale data are still thin. That is not a mark against it, just a reason to prefer the standard warranty and keep service records.
Transalp XL750: questions people ask
- What is the price of the Honda Transalp XL750?
- The Transalp XL750 is priced at ₹13,20,000 ex-showroom Delhi in its single variant, as of September 2026. On-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance.
- What is the on-road price of the Transalp XL750 in Delhi?
- Roughly ₹14.66 Lakh for the base variant in Delhi: ₹13,20,000 ex-showroom plus ₹1,05,600 road tax, ₹1,100 registration and about ₹38,877 insurance. This is an estimate; dealer quotes include handling and accessories.
- What is the EMI for the Transalp XL750?
- With 10% down, a 36-month loan at 9.5% on the base variant comes to about ₹41,860 a month. A shorter tenure raises the EMI but cuts total interest; see the EMI calculator on the price page.
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Transalp XL750?
- It uses a 755cc engine producing 90.5 bhp and 75 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Transalp XL750 suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 850 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Transalp XL750 or V-Strom 800 DE: which is better?
- The V-Strom 800 DE is ₹2,18,459 less expensive to start. Pick the Transalp XL750 for long-distance touring, the V-Strom 800 DE for off-road touring. Our side-by-side comparison covers every spec.
- Which bikes are cheaper than the Transalp XL750?
- Among the 14 adventure bikes we have reviewed, the Xpulse 200 4V (₹1.45 Lakh), the Himalayan 450 (₹3.08 Lakh), the Xpulse 210 (₹1.67 Lakh) start lower.
- Is the Transalp XL750's 850 mm seat height manageable for a shorter rider around 5 feet 5 inches?
- It will be a stretch; at 850 mm this is one of the taller seats in this lineup, so a rider that height should expect to be on tip-toes at a standstill and may want to sit on one before buying.
- Can the Transalp XL750 handle light off-road trails, not just tarmac?
- Its 21-inch front wheel, 210 mm ground clearance and long-travel USD forks are built for exactly this, so light gravel and dirt trails should be well within its capability, though it remains a heavier bike than a dedicated off-road-focused rival.
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