Honda XL750 Transalp 2024 vs. Ducati DesertX 2022

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Ducati DesertX 2022

Overview - Honda XL750 Transalp 2024 vs Ducati DesertX 2022

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Ducati DesertX 2022

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Technical Specifications Honda XL750 Transalp 2024 compared to Ducati DesertX 2022

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Ducati DesertX 2022

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Ducati DesertX 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	87 mm	Bore	94 mm
Stroke	Stroke	63.5 mm	Stroke	67.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	92 HP	Engine power	110 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	75 Nm	Torque	92 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	13.3
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	OHC	Valves	Desmodromic, DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	755 ccm	Displacement	937 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Kayaba
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	46 mm
Travel	Travel	200 mm	Travel	230 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Kayaba
Travel	Travel	190 mm	Travel	220 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	63 degree	Rake	62.4 degree
Trail	Trail	111 mm	Trail	122 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	Wave	Technology	radial, Monoblock
Brand	Brand	Nissin	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	256 mm	Diameter	265 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,560 mm	Wheelbase	1,608 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	875 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	208 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	223 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.9 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
Range	Range	393 km	Range	375 km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.3 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.6 l/100km

Equipment

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

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

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, but also very accessible Wonderfully easy to operate engine with butter-smooth clutch

Engine feels very revvy

Precise transmission

great pillion and plenty of space for pillion rider

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

Ducati DesertX 2022

The first real enduro of the modern era from Ducati has succeeded - and how! A heart-warming design in the look of the glorious 90s Dakar bikes but packed with noble components and state-of-the-art technology. The high-quality and stable chassis concept really comes into its own in both on- and off-road use. The DesertX immediately conveys an unbelievably confident and safe riding feeling. The straddle that Ducati has managed with the suspension elements is also admirable, whether on or off road, it simply feels good.

great chassis with fully adjustable suspension

sophisticated driving modes

powerful engine

powerful brake

well thought-out detail solutions

extensive standard equipment

Smooth running of the engine in the lower rev range

Suspension response slightly behind that of the fork

Very high, non-adjustable seat height

Little space and no handholds for pillion passenger