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• Second-hand advice: Honda Transalp The Honda Transalp as a used one
• Technical specifications
• Facelift
• Offers for the Honda Transalp

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Second-hand advice: Honda Transalp
The Honda Transalp as a used one

No beauty, others are adored, and she doesn’t want to be a revolutionary either. Nevertheless, the bourgeois Honda attracts many fans who think alternatively. Because it still conveys real ideals.

Thorsten Dentges

09/01/2011

Against arms madness, against luxury consumption. For more environmental compatibility. Yes to a simple and humble (motorcycle) life. No to aggression on the street. Peace! And if it does get stressful: just get away, get out of everyday life, into nature, on to other cultures! For that, 50 to 60 hp are always enough. Take a seat in comfort, maybe take a comrade with you, the large tank makes escape stages of over 300 kilometers non-stop possible. the Transalp is a motorhome par excellence: extremely reliable, economical, easy to use, never overwhelming. Nevertheless, it is agile and has a stable track, so that a road still has to be invented that the extremely broadband road enduro could not cope with. But even without an asphalt surface, it gets along well, 18 centimeters of suspension travel help at least to master gravel roads and passes with ease. For over a quarter of a century, the “Transe” has been proving that it is not individual top values, but a coherent overall package that make a successful model (over 36,000 sold). The latest generation of injection engines (from 2008) with 60 hp, great suspension and the best brakes is the superior one in the family duel, but leaves the older 600 and 650 sisters at most within sight. The “oldies” can still keep up, and those interested in knowing do not shy away from odometer readings beyond 50,000 kilometers – a sign of the leap of faith in a motorcycle that has never neglected its intrinsic values ​​for generations. A thoroughly honest guy – ideal.

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Naive to believe that with almost six-figure mileage, there is no stress. Even the extremely durable 600 V2 needs an overhaul at some point (valves, pistons, etc.) – and then it becomes expensive and annoying for non-screwdrivers. And annoyances such as defective ignition boxes (especially on models up to 1993) or leaky fork seals are not uncommon in older models and turn the relevant savings offer into an expensive “old one”. Rust on the frame (not uncommon in the models made in Italy) is difficult to get rid of (blasting and painting), but can be accepted as a visual defect with very cheap offers. The engine should be tight (look for traces of oil) and not ring or rattle. Inquire about the original or replacement engine. For newer machines (from year of construction 2000) with lower mileage (up to 30,000 kilometers), the condition of wear parts and the accessories (case, aluminum engine protection, main stand, etc.) determine the price.

Market situation
“Ur-Transen” are popular with lovers, but cost intact from first hand up to 2000 euros. Scratched PD06 models with minor technical defects can be found as pure utility machines for less than 1,000 euros (mostly with well over 50,000 kilometers). More recommendable: less stressed and well-maintained 600s from Japanese production (up to 1996) for 2000 euros or, for about a thousand more, a decent 650s (from 2000) with around 30,000 kilometers. Good used 700s (from 2008) are on offer from 4500 euros, new demonstrators with a maximum of 3000 kilometers cost from 6500, virgin imported vehicles and previous year’s models with daily registrations for 7000 euros. Tip: ABS models are considered to be more stable in value.

Technical specifications

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The Honda Transalp.

engine
Water-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke engine, 52-degree V-engine, four valves per cylinder, wet sump lubrication, electronic injection, regulated catalytic converter, mechanically operated multi-plate oil bath clutch, five-speed transmission, O-ring chain.
Bore x stroke 81 x 66 mm
Cubic capacity 680 cm³
rated capacity
44 kW (60 PS) at 7750 rpm
Max. Torque
60 Nm at 6000 rpm

landing gear
Single-loop frame made of steel, telescopic fork, two-arm swing arm made of steel, central spring strut with lever system, adjustable spring base and compression damping, double disc brake at the front, disc brake at the rear, composite brake, ABS. Cast aluminum wheels 2.15 x 19; 3.50 x 17, tires 100 / 90-19, 130 / 80-17.

Dimensions + weights
Wheelbase 1515 mm, steering head angle 61.9 degrees, caster 106 mm, suspension travel f / r 177/173 mm, seat height * 830 mm, weight with a full tank * 221 kg, tank capacity / reserve 17/3 liters.

Measurements
(MOTORCYCLE 25/2007)
Top speed ** 172 km / h
acceleration
0-100 km / h 5.1 sec
Draft
60-100 km / h 5.6 sec
Consumption (country road) 4.7 l / 100 km
(at 130 km / h) 4.6 l / 100 km

Facelift

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The luggage is easy to take.

1987
Market launch, type: PD06. Weight: 194 kg. Power: 50 hp. Price: 8940 marks (4571 euros).
1989
Engine revised, new shock absorber. Price: 10,090 marks (5,159 euros).
1991
Weight now 202 kg with 47 hp, rear disc brakes instead of drum brakes. Price: 11,100 marks (5675 euros).
1994
New front fairing, new headlights, modified brakes, new oil pump, new strut, 50 hp. Price: 12,530 marks (6314 euros).
1996
Last year of construction of the Transalp from Japanese production. The PD06 is rolling off the assembly line with silver instead of gold rims for the first time, weighing 204 kg. Price: 12,770 marks (6,529 euros).
1997
The new type PD10 is manufactured in Italy. Double instead of single disc brakes at the front, silver rims, 210 kg weight, 50 hp. Price unchanged.
2000
Completely new motorcycle: Type RD10 as a 650 with 53 hp, 212 kg weight, new exhaust system, unregulated catalytic converter, new fairing, new tank (19 instead of 18 liters) and revised spring elements (including adjustable compression on the strut). Price: 14 391 marks (7358 euros).
2002
Manufactured in Spain, type designation RD11. Changed exhaust. Price: 7390 euros.
2004
Carburettor modified (compliance with the Euro 2 standard), 55 hp. Price: 7490 euros.
2008
Type RD13 with a new engine (680 cm³, 59 PS, four instead of three valves per cylinder, injection, regulated catalytic converter, meets Euro 3 standard) is considered the new 700 Transalp. Optional combination of ABS and composite brake CBS available for an extra charge of 600 euros, new paneling, new headlights, new tank (17.5 liters), 219 kg empty weight. Price: 7090 euros.
2011
Production again in Italy, type designation now RD15, ABS as standard, suspension strut changed. Price: 8390 euros

Offers for the Honda Transalp

Used Honda Transalp in Germany

The Honda Transalp has retained its following across generations and changes and is now almost a cult. If you want to join the Transalp Pilots Club yourself, you should take a look at the used motorcycle exchange. There you can find all models of the Honda Transalp in top condition and at reasonable prices: Used Honda Transalp in Germany

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