Honda Transalp XL750 Project Bike – Adventure Commuter Build

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For this first iteration of our Honda Transalp XL750 Project Bike, we’re going to call it “The Adventure Commuter Build”, which is similar to what we first did with our Tenere 700 project build. Many riders that buy a Transalp will never take it on long adventure rides, and maybe never even ride it on off-road trails. They bought the bike as their do-it-all bike they can commute back and forth to work on during the week, and will also do some exploring on dirt and gravel roads whenever they get the chance… so, maybe about 75% street riding, and 25% mild off-road riding. Their “adventure rides” are tame by some standards, but it’s all relative, and to many riders just getting out there and exploring the random back road on the way home from work is enough to scratch that itch and make an adventure bike like this worth it’s price tag. A completely stock Transalp is very capable for this type riding, but what fun is it to ride a totally stock bike? You can always make it a little better.

Here’s what we’ve done to the bike so far…

HANDGUARDS:
• Barkbusters Handguard Kit for Honda Transalp
• Barkbusters LED Running Lights (mounted to handguards)

COCKPIT, HAND and FOOT CONTROLS:
• DoubleTake Adventure Mirror Package
• ASV F3 Clutch/Brake Lever Set
• Pro Taper Pillow Top Grips

BODY:
• Zeta Heel Guard / Chain Cover
• Puig Clip-On Windscreen Visor

LIGHTING AND ELECRICAL:
• Barkbusters LED Running Lights (mounted to handguards)
• 12oClockLabs Brake Light Safety Pulser

ENGINE AND PERFORMANCE:
• Yoshimura RS-12 Slip-On Exhaust

LUGGAGE AND RACKS:
• Nelson Rigg Trails End Dual Sport Tail Bag

SKID PLATE AND OTHER PROTECTION:
• Skid plate and crash bars coming soon…

HELPFUL LINKS…

• Honda Transalp XL750 Aftermarket Parts at SRmoto

• Honda Transalp XL750 Modification Guide at SRmoto

• Honda Transalp XL750 Tire Guide by SRmoto