2026 Honda XL750 Transalp revealed

Honda’s E-Clutch technology has now filtered down to the brand’s popular XL750 Transalp for 2026, which is now available with or without the system. 

The middleweight ADV model is one of many bikes within Honda’s 2026 line-up to receive the system, as it also introduced the technology to its A2-friendly CB500 Hornet, CBR500R, and NX500.

If you’re unfamiliar with Honda’s clever E-Clutch technology, let me refer you to Visordown Editor Toad Hancock’s complete guide on how the system works. 

In short, the E-Clutch operates when the bike’s gear lever is touched, essentially kicking the system into life. It pulls in the clutch and then releases it once the next gear is engaged. There’s a lot more to know about the system, but that’s a simplified description.  

It’s a system that’s been developed to make riding more enjoyable for all riders, according to Honda. Relating specifically to the XL750 Transalp, the Japanese brand says the addition of its E-Clutch, together with the bike’s Throttle By Wire (TBW) control, “offers an even greater advantage, especially on downshifts. When the half-clutch position is activated TBW blips the throttle, matching engine revs to rear wheel speed for even smoother shifting.”

The engine, which is shared with the CB750 Hornet, is unchanged for 2026. That means riders get 90.5bhp and 55.3 Ib-ft of torque from the 755cc, parallel twin-cylinder unit.

Showa 43mm USD forks offer 200mm travel with spring preload adjustment at the front, while a Showa shock operating through Pro-link is found at the rear, with 190mm of travel available. The suspension setup, front and rear, has benefited from compression and rebound damping adjustments for 2026. 

Braking is handled by two-piston calipers that bite down on dual 310mm ‘wave’ discs at the front. At the rear is a 256mm ‘wave’ disc that’s gripped by a single-piston caliper.

The XL750 Transalp offers four default riding modes which are Sport, Standard, Rain and Gravel. The engine’s performance delivery is adjusted depending on which mode is selected, with Honda saying “they’re easily switched and managed between the left handlebar mode and TFT screen. There is also a specific User mode that allows the rider to fine tune their own personal settings.”

There are four levels of Engine Power (EP) available with the XL750 Transalp, three levels of Engine Brake (EB), two levels of ABS, and five levels of Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC). The HSTC and rear ABS can also be completely switched off.

The 2026 model arrives in three colours, which are Ross White Tricolour, Matt Ballistic Black Metallic and Pearl Deep Mud Gray. A 46.9bhp A2-licence XL750 Transalp will also be available from Honda dealers.

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