Honda XL750 Transalp Tyre Size
The XL750 Transalp runs a 90/90/21 front tyre and a 150/70/18 rear tyre. You can click those links to see all the different tyre options for this bike.
Here at Two Tyres we’re motorcycle tyre specialists and can supply any tyre to you by mail order. Or you can have them fitted in our London motorcycle workshop.
One of the great things Honda has done with the new Transalp is equip it with a 21″ front wheel and an 18″ rear, which a very common combination on Enduro and Off-Road bikes – meaning you can fit some very good knobbly tyres if you want to go off-road.
The skinny 21″ front wheel isn’t the ideal size for road riders.
However if you’re purely riding on the road, we’ve also suggested some great options to give you maximum feel, grip and confidence.
Honda Transalp History
The Transalp was first introduced by Honda in 1986 and while the technology has most definitely radically changed over the past 40 years, the ethos behind the Transalp hasn’t.
It started life as a 600, then a 650, 700 and now a 750. However despite the 25% increase in engine capacity, the Transalp still remains a versatile, manageable do-it-all bike.
While it may not be the poster boy for off-roading or Adventuring, the 750, with its 21″ front wheel, more than holds it own as a green lane toy or a proper rugged adventure beast.
Honda Transalp 750 stock tyres
The Transalp comes with Dunlop’s Mixtour tyres as standard. These are fairly average tyres and typical for a Japanese manufacturer, are on the budget side. You can do better, Honda.Â
Best Tyres for the Honda XL750 Transalp
The OEM Dunlops are not great. You could forgive them if they were good at one thing but they’re at best average at everything.
You’re going to go one of two ways with the Transalp. Either you’re a pure road rider who wants a middleweight Adventure bike for every day riding or touring or you’re looking to spend lots of time getting thoroughly muddy off-road. Whichever route you take, there are some far better options for you.
Pure Road
If you’re not taking your Transalp down anything more sinister than a gravel track, then these are great options for the pure road riders.
Dual Purpose
The original-fitment Dunlops aren’t amazing ad definitely aren’t what we’d choose to go off-road. Here are a couple of other suggestions.
Continental TKC70 – Slightly more road-biased, central belt reduces vibration on the road
Off-Road
If you’re heading off-road often, then these tyres are capable of taking on any terrain.
Metzeler Karoo 4 – As used by the Simon Pavey BMW Off-Road School
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About Two Tyres
Our mission is to ensure we listen to every customer’s needs and ensure they’re riding on the right tyre. Out of the showroom, your motorbike is a compromise, designed to suit a huge range of riders and riding conditions. To get the best out of your bike in terms of handling, performance and safety, tyres make all the difference. In fact we think it’s the most cost-effective performance enhancement you can make!
We are based in London where we supply and fit motorcycle tyres and consumables in our workshop. We also mail order motorcycle tyres around the UK, across Europe and even to places as far-flung as the USA, Canada and Japan.
