Cpt. Legover

ohhh i remember having the DT400 and Honda XT500 on a poster pinned to my bedroom wall.. dreaming of riding one Honda XL's as well

changed the saddle to the comfort seat.. makes big difference lol

they reckon on these big modern scooters you can get so used to them that you never go back to normal bikes. So easy to ride.

So.... given the Honda XL750 Transalp’s revival as a modern mid-weight adventure bike built around the same 755cc Unicam parallel twin engine as the CB750 Hornet, how do you evaluate Honda’s engineering compromises between off-road ruggedness and on-road refinement, especially considering factors like the throttle mapping across its multiple ride modes, the Showa SFF-CA suspension’s adjustability and real world response under varying loads etc. and the interplay between the bike’s electronic aids (traction control, ABS modulation, and engine braking management) during mixed surface transitions? Does anyone think the Transalp’s ergonomics, wind protection, and chassis geometry position it as a true long distance contender against segment benchmarks like the KTM 890 Adventure and BMW F850GS, or does it lean more toward being a versatile commuter-adventurer that prioritises accessibility over it's extreme performance? what are your thoughts?

Those ADV 350 look awesome, also the Honda Forza 750's, if you do lot's of on-road only road trips these are absolutely ideal, why would you need adventure bike if you do on-road stuff. even if you do a bit of off-roading then there is always the Honda X-ADV Looking to get a test ride on one at the next event. When i was in italy some of the big scooter bomb along, look a good bike to bang about on.

I guess the BMW will be most popular but i guess it doesnt mean its the best, or is it?