We've seen the other videos out there with folks riding the Transalp leisurely along 2 lane roads and gravel tracks. But, what if you want to ride the Transalp hard? Let's really test this bike and start challenging people's often misguided perceptions. Does it stack up to the Yamaha Tenere 700 and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE? What about compared to it's bigger brother the Africa Twin? We drop the bike multiple times and inspect the damage. We ride a sand wash, test the suspension, electronics, brakes, freeway high speed ability, wind management, sport riding, and more. #motorcycle #motorbike #advrider #transalp #honda
VIDEO SERIES OUTLINE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE!):
EP 1 : Test Introduction / Why Purchased: https://youtu.be/CmWSHNb-ke8
EP 2: First Ride Vlog : (you're here)
EP 3: Off Road Modifications : https://youtu.be/O7VfPGdusGk
EP 4: Living with the Transalp : https://youtu.be/s0YlsjRaRak
EP 5: Highway Long Distance Test
EP 6: Off Road Torture Test!
EP 7: Pros/Cons @ 1000 Miles
EP 8: Comparisons
EP 9: Modifications
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⚡ Mosko Moto Wildcat 8L Backpack: https://bit.ly/3OiE5Ss
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🏍 RECOMMENDED RIDING GEAR AND PARTS!
HELMETS:
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⚡ Schuberth C3 Pro : https://imp.i104546.net/ZQrND1
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⚡ Alpinestars Halo Drystar: https://imp.i104546.net/GmDVP6
⚡ Klim Carlsbad: https://imp.i104546.net/BXGB5L
⚡ Klim Baja S4: https://imp.i104546.net/oeGVN9
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GLOVES:
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⚡ MSR Winter: https://bit.ly/3IDXufg
⚡ MSR ADV Air: https://bit.ly/3maEdtF
BOOTS
⚡ Sidi Adventure 2 Gore Tex: https://imp.i104546.net/b3q5kx
⚡ Sidi Crossfire 3: https://bit.ly/3dxtlhr
⚡ Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro: https://imp.i104546.net/EKqeQ9
⚡ Alpinestars SMX Street: https://imp.i104546.net/2rz6YM
⚡ Forma Adventure: https://imp.i104546.net/vnXJ6e
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LAYERS AND ACCESSORIES
⚡ Mosko Moto Ectotherm Jacket: https://bit.ly/3GJUax6
⚡ Mosko Moto Wildcat 8L Backpack: https://bit.ly/3OiE5Ss
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00:00 Teaser
01:03 Ride Prep
04:44 First Ride
10:29 Sport
13:05 Identity Crisis
14:46 Fueling Up
15:56 Windshield
17:30 Engine Heat
18:59 Highway Test
20:50 Boring?
22:59 Fuel Economy
23:49 Drop Test!
28:06 Off Road
32:21 Weight
33:17 Perfect Size ---
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