XL750 Transalp 2026 scores big changes when Honda adds its E-Clutch tech to the midsize adventure ride, hoping to simplify city rides along with off-road jaunts. You’ll still find a lever you can use manually; however, smart systems take charge of grabbing or releasing the clutch by themselves. That way, the bike stays easygoing just like before, yet offers better ease in heavy gridlock or tricky uphill paths.
E-Clutch System Major Highlight
The E-Clutch comes from earlier Honda bikes and now runs the show on the Transalp. It kicks in once you nudge the shifter, using electronics to pull the clutch and ease it out after changing gears. Thanks to electronic throttle control, it rev-matches on downshifts – when the clutch’s halfway engaged – to keep things smooth and steady. If someone prefers doing it by hand, they can still work the actual lever when crawling through rocky patches or steep descents.
Engine and Riding Modes Stay Familiar
Honda holds on to the trusted 755cc twin-cylinder motor. Power still hits about 91bhp and 75Nm – though certain regions see it rated at 90.5bhp and 55.3 lb-ft – with full Euro 5+ approval. This Transalp rolls with plenty of ride assists, offering preset options like Sport, Standard, Rain, or Gravel, along with one custom setting. You’ve got access to four output steps, triple choices for engine braking, dual ABS settings, plus five traction control stages. Both HSTC and rear ABS are capable of being turned off if needed.
Suspension, Brakes, and Off-Road Hardware Updated
For 2026, you get Showa suspension that’s totally tweakable right out of the box. Up front, the 43mm upside-down forks give 200mm of movement plus preload control. Meanwhile, the back end uses a Pro-Link shock offering 190mm travel with both compression and rebound adjustments. To guard against rough ground, Honda now includes a basic skid plate under the frame. When slowing down, it’s still dual 310mm wavy rotors up front combined with a single 256mm wavy rotor in the rear. Outfitting the machine are 21-inch hoops up front connected to an 18-inch rim at the back, built for handling dirt roads and trail mix alike.
Design, Colours, and Variants
Honda’s dropping fresh paint jobs for next year – Ross White Tricolour, Matt Ballistic Black Metallic, or Pearl Deep Mud Gray if you’re picking. Looks stay tough, built for action, but now rocking special 2026 decals. Where needed, riders can grab a version tuned to A2 licence rules, cranking out 46.9bhp.
