Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

I don't like black because I want to be visible.

 

Honda Notes: US-Spec Transalp Will Have Less Horsepower Than Euro Version - Adventure Rider (advrider.com)


In Europe, the XL750 Transalp’s 755cc Parallel-Twin claims a peak output of 67.5 kW at 9,500 rpm, which translates to about 90.5 hp. For U.S.-bound models, however, we can confirm the Transalp will claim an output of just 62 kW at 8,500 rpm, or 83 hp.

 

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That too! I'm starting to look into a new helmet and having a tough time even finding something I like. Currently lid is a Shoei Neotec in Hi-Viz yellow. Newer version like the Neotec 2 and now Neotec 3 don't offer it. Too many other manufacturers are installing their own proprietary com units.

 

Ugh.... that is BS. I was thinking the ~92 hp I had read last year would have been perfect.

 

I wonder if it was Honda not wanting it to be so close to the AT or the EPA?

 

The former makes way more sense to me... the AT makes like 100 hp? Having the TA be so close in HP while probably substantially lighter would make it harder to justify that price gap.

Maybe that's why it's also only available in black.

 

ADVRider speculates its due to noise pollution laws limiting how high it can rev:
https://www.advrider.com/transalp-power/

 

I couldn't wait to go see one, but if the black is the only choice..........I'm out

 

Not surprised at all...............probably should have kept reading after the cut in HP

 

And if it only gets the higher power way up high, will it even be noticed by most riders?

 

Agreed! I've been keeping an eye on this 2001 FZ1 with only 8k miles. https://charlotte.craigslist.org/mcy/d/albemarle-2001-yamaha-fz1/7665995417.html

 

Lol you know someone will take that literally

I'm getting luggage for the Superduke hoping to plan some longer trips soon...

Did you get that 390 too?

 

Yeah it'd be interesting to see dynos next to each other. If it's just a rev limiter for the US that seems like it'd be very easy to defeat by aftermarket flashes or tunes.

 

Don't they measure horsepower in different ways in different parts of the world? As in, the engine can be literally the same but how they calculate the horsepower can be off by a bit?

 

On my small phone…. I see a KLR in the bottom pic. Maybe just me. Dunno.

 

Except that was a kW to kW comparison that was converted to HP. The bike I'd detuned.

 

It's also only 7hp different, which I guarantee 99% of riders can't actually feel the difference. Guaranteed it's a simple ecu flash from having full power.

 

I did 200miles today exploring back roads & trails in WV & Virginia. Beautiful weather for it.

 

Love riding in WV! Leaving Thursday morning for Flatwoods, WV for an FJR forum meet, 70 + FJR owners getting together