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Fast Filings: Honda XL750 Transalp Approved for American Shores

A view of Honda's XL750 Transalpine. Media sourced from Honda.
A view of Honda's XL750 Transalpine. Media sourced from Honda.

Honda’s XL750 Transalp has just received CARB approval for the States!

With new proofs in certification documents surrendered to the California Air Resources Board  (and found by Dennis Chung at Motorcycle.com), the Red Dot winner will finally be able to evolve from time spent in European markets, spreading its “Friendly Toughness” to a welcoming industry with loads of rocks and scads of adventure to be had. 

A view of Honda's XL750 Transalpine. Media sourced from Honda.
A view of Honda’s XL750 Transalpine. Media sourced from Honda.

If you need a refresher on the Transalp’s specs, here they are: 

2023 Honda XL750 Transalp Specifications

Engine Type Liquid-cooled OHC 4-stroke 8-valve parallel twin with 270° crank and Unicam
Displacement 755cc
Bore x Stroke (mm) 87mm x 63.5mm
Compression Ratio 11.0:1
Horsepower 90.5 hp at 9,500 rpm (claimed)
Max. Torque 55.3 lb-ft. at 7,250 rpm (claimed)
Oil Capacity 1.0 gallons
Starter Electric
Carburation PGM-FI electronic injection
Fuel Capacity 4.5 gallons
CO2 Emissions WMTC 103g/km
Fuel Consumption 54.1 mpg (claimed)
Battery Capacity 12v 8.6Ah
Clutch Type Wet multiple, assist slipper clutch
Transmission Type 6 speed Manual Transmission
Frame Type Steel diamond
Front Suspension Showa 43mm SFF-CA – 7.9 inches travel
Suspension Rear Monoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm, 7.5 inches travel
Wheels Front 21-inch (stainless steel) spoked wheels
Wheels Rear 18-inch (stainless steel) spoked wheels
Tyres Front 90/90-R21 M/C 54H
Tyres Rear 150/70-R18 M/C 70H
ABS Type 2 channel
Brakes Front Dual 310mm x 4.5mm ‘wave’ discs with axial mounted 2 piston calipers
Brakes Rear Single 256mm x 6.0mm ‘wave’ disc is operated by a single-piston caliper
Instruments TFT
Lights LED
Connectivity Honda Smartphone Voice Control
USB Type C (under the pillion seat)
12V Socket Optional
Quickshifter Optional
Security System HISS
Length 91.5 inches
Width 33.0 inches
Height 57.1 inches
Wheelbase 1560mm
Rake 27°
Trail 4.4 inches
Seat Height 33.5 inches
Ground Clearance 8.3 inches
Curb Weight 458.6 pounds (claimed)
Turning radius 8.5 feet

Fortunately, this news poses hope for another model recently refreshed in Big Red’s lineup: The CB750 Hornet

Given that both the XL750 Transalp and the Hornet sport an identical engine – one now on its way to Western shores – we can only assume that the CB750 will soon be available at a dealership near you. 

A view of Honda's XL750 Transalpine. Media sourced from Honda.
A view of Honda’s XL750 Transalpine. Media sourced from Honda.

Keep in mind, none of this is confirmed by the company yet; still, Dennis is right – with the Transalp slotted for a 2024 landing date and further certifications also approved for Honda’s CL500 Scrambler, ADV 160 and Grom, “it seems likely there will be an official announcement shortly.”

Fingers crossed, and stay tuned. 

*Media sourced from Honda*