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NEW Honda Transalp 2008
I know it might be a bit too early to start this thread since the New Honda Transalp 2008 is not out yet. But we all have seen it on internet and speaking for myself i fell in love with this bike. I presently own an MZ 660cc single cylinder, and i am planning an overland trip in Europe first then later i d like to try north africa. I want a realiable twin cylinder adventure tourer that is capable of going two up long distances and i thought the new transalp would be a great candidate for this... any views on this bike or any other adventure tourer would be greatly appreciated...Cheers and happy riding to all....
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Nah, it's horrible ............
........... The reasons are given here:-
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...p-2008-a-34907
If you go into the Honda tech forum (via the link or post your own) you will probably get more response.
For a two up twin, take a look at the Kawa Versys? Much better value IMO.
Or, the new "small" BMWs,
Or ........... come on someone else suggest a twin - oh yes, the DL650.
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You think so ?
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You think so ?
You think so? thanks for the reoly first of all....
I dont like the versys, i am looking for an adventure tourer, somethin of an on and off the road type of bike and the versys is not..
and the suzuki DL 650 seemed a good option until i came across this site: Suzuki V-Strom DL 650 Review
The BMW s are great bikes but a bit too expensive i think for me..
A honda is always a honda i guess....
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New bikes, got to love them!
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You think so? thanks for the reoly first of all....
I dont like the versys, i am looking for an adventure tourer, somethin of an on and off the road type of bike and the versys is not..
and the suzuki DL 650 seemed a good option until i came across this site: Suzuki V-Strom DL 650 Review
The BMW s are great bikes but a bit too expensive i think for me..
A honda is always a honda i guess....
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Well as you ask, I prefer the looks of the second generation TA, the carb 650cc model.
The new Honda is bigger, heavier etc for no obvious gain.
I do understand what you say about the Versys: may be it will reappear as a bike that is more like the KLE500 twin - that can still be bought here in the UK I believe - it was certainly available new in 2007.
For the DL650, take a look at pecha72 posts about his recent ride 1/2 way RTW: not a bad word about them!
The BMW F650GS twin is about £5500 = about the price of the new Honda.
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