EICMA 2025: Honda XL750 Transalp to get e-Clutch as standard for 2026 model

Key highlights

• 2026 Honda XL750 Transalp debuts at EICMA with E-Clutch as standard
• Riders can still operate the clutch lever manually when needed
• Fully adjustable Showa suspension and skid plate now standard

Honda has pulled the wraps off the 2026 XL750 Transalp at EICMA 2025, and the headline act this year is the new E-Clutch system which will be standard across the range. It’s a clever bit of tech that lets you shift gears without ever touching the clutch lever. But in true Honda fashion, the lever stays right where it belongs, for those who still enjoy that satisfying manual engagement. 

Smart Tech

The E-Clutch system automatically handles clutch engagement and disengagement, making everything from city traffic to rocky trails feel smoother. It’s particularly handy during tight turns, steep climbs, or stop-start sections where coordination usually gets tricky. And if you’re the kind who likes to feather the clutch mid-descent, don’t worry,  Honda hasn’t taken that away. You still call the shots.

Engine and Performance

Powering the Transalp is the familiar 755cc parallel twin which is now Euro 5+ compliant and delivers 91 bhp and 75 Nm of torque. The Throttle-by-Wire setup offers six riding modes, two of which you can fully customize. You also get five levels of traction control, integrated wheelie control, and three levels each of power delivery and engine braking.
In short, it’s the same lovable workhorse, now dressed in smarter electronics that make it even more versatile.

Suspension and Chassis

This update isn’t just software-deep. The Transalp now gets fully adjustable Showa suspension, letting riders tweak preload, compression, and rebound to match terrain or load. A skid plate is now standard, a small but meaningful nod to the adventure crowd.
The steel frame carries over, preserving the Transalp’s rugged reliability, while twin 310 mm front discs with dual-piston calipers handle braking duties. And yes, the 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheels confirm its intent to get dirty.

Design and Features

For 2026, Honda’s given the Transalp a light visual refresh like new colours, sharper graphics, and the same purposeful stance. It still packs full LED lighting, USB charging, and a TFT colour display with navigation and ride data. Honda’s also working on an A2 licence-compliant 35 kW version for Europe and other markets, making the Transalp more approachable for new adventure riders.

Will it come to India? Honda has been launching their big bikes here recently. Given the Indian rider’s hunger for adventure motorcycles, it would make sense for Honda to bring it to India as well. Time will tell.

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