Honda XL750 Transalp 2023 vs. KTM 390 Adventure 2023

Honda XL750 Transalp 2023

KTM 390 Adventure 2023

Overview - Honda XL750 Transalp 2023 vs KTM 390 Adventure 2023

Honda XL750 Transalp 2023

KTM 390 Adventure 2023

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Technical Specifications Honda XL750 Transalp 2023 compared to KTM 390 Adventure 2023

Honda XL750 Transalp 2023

KTM 390 Adventure 2023

Honda XL750 Transalp 2023

KTM 390 Adventure 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	87 mm	Bore	89 mm
Stroke	Stroke	63.5 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	92 HP	Engine power	44 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	75 Nm	Torque	37 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	12.6
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	OHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	755 ccm	Displacement	373.2 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	WP
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	200 mm	Travel	170 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Pro-Link	Shock mount	direct
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	WP
Travel	Travel	190 mm	Travel	177 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Rake	Rake	63 degree	Rake	63.5 degree

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	Wave	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	256 mm	Diameter	230 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	130 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,560 mm	Wheelbase	1,430 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	208 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	172 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.9 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l
Range	Range	393 km	Range	430 km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.3 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	3.37 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Bluetooth, Connectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda XL750 Transalp 2023

The Transalp had to prove itself in several tests at 1000PS in 2023. Surprisingly, it scored particularly well in the pillion test on Tenerife. Its accessible nature makes motorcycling easy. You can enjoy the ride and the landscape. The machine offers a surprising amount of sportiness with a very accessible character. All in all, the Transalp is a great all-rounder.

Sporty engine that is also very accessible Wonderfully easy-to-operate engine with butter-smooth clutch

Engine feels very revvy

Precise transmission

great comfort and plenty of space for pillion

Sporty engine - yet low fuel consumption

Switches and dashboard are generally robust

Economical engine

good price/performance ratio

great stability

strong practicality

Driver assistance systems have to manage without IMU - therefore very defensive control

Suspension offers too little adjustment range

no cruise control available

KTM 390 Adventure 2023

The small 390 Adventurr can be seen as an absolute all-rounder in its class and a real value-for-money winner. The high-quality electronics package and the powerful single-cylinder make it a pure fun machine that does not overtax inexperienced on- and off-road riders, but supports them. The sporty but comfortable seating position and the decent wind protection make even longer tours possible. No matter what surface you ride it on, the 390 Adventure is a lot of fun - but most of all in tight corners!

Powerful engine

adjustable chassis

good wind protection

top price-performance ratio

high-quality electronics package including lean angle-dependent traction control and cornering ABS

optional Quickshifter+

real fun machine on any surface.

A little too compact for tall pilots