[LoopyLee]

Eight years after the last models release, the new Transalp with its new engine and adventure sports style, reestablishes itself as Europe's most adaptable mid sized motorbike. Easily able to carry two passengers and their gear, this bike can perform easily on any surface. New features include spoked lightweight wheels, a smaller 19 inch front wheel, a wider radial rear tyre, ABS brakes, twin front discs, and a new catalyzer, installed for a low center of gravity, below the swingarm . The contoured dual seat and redesigned rear seat cowl, with integrated pillion grips, will ensure a comfortable ride over any distance for both the rider and passenger .

Specifications

Engine Type: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve SOHC 52° V-twin
Engine Displacement: 680.2cm³
Bore & Stroke: 81 × 66 mm
Compression Ratio: 10 : 1
Carburetion: PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Max. Power Output: 44.1kW / 7,750min-1 (95/1/EC)
Max. Torque: 60Nm / 5,500min-1 (95/1/EC)
Ignition: Digital transistorized with electronic advance
Starter: Electric
Gearbox: 5-speed
Final Drive: O-ring sealed chain
Wheels Front: Aluminum rim/wire spoke
Wheels Rear: Aluminum rim/Tangentially Located (TL) spoke
Tires Front: 100/90 R19M/C (57H)
Tires Rear: 130/80 R17M/C (65H)
Suspension Front: 41 mm leading-axle telescopic fork,177 mm axle travel
Suspension Rear: Pro-Link with adjustable compression damping, 173 mm axle travel
Brakes Front: 256 × 4 mm dual hydraulic disc with dual-piston Combined three-piston calipers, ABS and sintered metal pads
Brakes Rear: 240 × 6 mm hydraulic disc with Combined single-piston calliper, ABS and resin mould pads
Length x Width x Height: 2,250 x 905 x 1,305mm
Wheelbase: 1,515 mm
Seat Height: 841 mm
Ground Clearance: 177 mm
Fuel Capacity: 17.5 litres (including 3-litre reserve)
Dry Weight: KERB weight 218kg (F: 105kg; R:113kg)

[alcopaulic]

I want one, I want one badly! This is such a good alternative to the expensive BMW's and KTM's and most likely alot cheaper to maintain also. Does anyone know MSRP on it yet?

[Destructo]

They do look like a good bike, also a good everyday bike, but obviously not as powerful as the bigger BMW's and KTM's. They're selling new for about £5500 or so over here, I think.