HONDA: 750 twins updates

It’s fair to say that both of Honda’s latest 750 twins – the XL750 Transalp and CB750 Hornet – weren’t crying out for any updates… Alan Dowds tells us what we need to know…

Launched less than two years ago, the naked roadster and upper-middleweight adventure machines have wowed customers with their solid performance, high spec list and premium finish, at a great price. But the big H has been tweaking them anyway, with Euro 5+ compliance round the corner, and some slick updates to the chassis and equipment levels.

The Transalp has a new fairing with dual LED headlights, a revised air intake and improved aerodynamics, together with a new 5” LCD TFT colour dashboard, with suitable switchgear and updated phone connectivity (this dash has been rolled out across much of the Honda range this year).

Meanwhile, the Hornet has had a similar update to the lighting, with a new dual LED headlamp, a new 5” colour dashboard, and the engineers have also tweaked the suspension, dialling in new damping settings on the Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks and Pro-link seven-stage preload- adjustable rear shock.

The sweet 755cc parallel twin engine makes the same 91bhp peak power in both bikes for 2025, and the
CB750 Hornet weighs in at 192kg, with the Transalp tipping the scales at 210kg. Prices for both models are tbc but expect them in the shops early in 2025.