25-11-09 - Honda Transalp 700

So continuing on with my comparison of these two enduro bikes, the Suzuki V Strom, and the Honda Transalp 700, I spend my first day on the latter, and find it nicely feisty!!

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[turbo311]

Not sure what you mean by "BMW style shifting"

[motorcycleluke]

@turbo311 The gear lever doesnt stop when you hit first.....have you ridden a bmw? There gear box is different, ie, on most bikes you stamp down, and when you hit 1st, you cant move pedal anymore.................

Its just how they design it!

[kenderki]

Excellent work, bud! I know it's a bit of a stretch but I'm getting my first bike after almost two years on a scooter. Would you recommend it as a first bike?

[motorcycleluke]

@kenderki Nah man could be the perfect bike to be fair bro!!! Let me knwo if ya get one! Ride safe!

[sergiesmax1]

getting one next year after no rideing for a year after the crash so cant wait leg is almost normal cant wait to get back on a bike.

[ciscosalgado]

you just made me order one! Nice one dude!!

greetings from Portugal!!

[helge543]

You talk very fast...can`t even hear what you say!

[turbo311]

@mesmerizeme The dealers there let you test them? Used bikes or new? Here you can't get a test ride unless they have a "demo" bike and that's usually only found at BMW/Ducati/Triumph dealers.

[mesmerizeme]

@turbo311 Hey thanks for the reply. I am going to try all three. I can read every review on the web but riding will tell me very soon. Thanks for your advice

[turbo311]

@mesmerizeme From my understanding if comfort is priority you want the V-strom. If you're buying new the revised 2012 model is due next month here in the States, not sure when in the UK. The Versys is a little smaller, lighter and punchier I think, but I also think it feels a little cheap as Kawasaki's tend to do. Can't give opinion on the Transalp as it's not sold here. Cheers.

[mesmerizeme]

Hi Everyone

I am looking for a bike with ABS. My options so far are V Strom, Versys and Transalp. I currently ride a Honda Varadero 125cc.After an hour i find the seat uncomfortable. I want a bike with ABS which is very comfortable. I would like to tour Europe. My budget is £4500. Any advice would be great. I will be mostly riding on European roads and the UK. At most a gentle country track. Any advice would be great. Cheers