I spend the day with one of the 1980s most dependable, rugged motorcycles to find out if it’s possible to buy a genuine do it all, go anywhere motorcycle for €1,500?

The bike in question; the mighty Honda Transalp 600.

35 years on, does the Transalp one of the ultimate utilitarian motorcycles still make sense, and is it a good proposition in 2022?

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The Transalp in the video:

1990 Honda Transalp XL600V. A Spanish bike with at least 100,000km on the clock and it’s spent its whole life on the island of Tenerife, to the best of my knowledge.
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Gear for the Day:

Daytona Cruiser Helmet
Broger Moto Florida Jacket
Broger Moto Florida Jeans
Ride and Sons Worker Gloves (Available from XLMOTO: https://bit.ly/3q34JDM)
TCX XBlend Boots

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Timeline:

0:00: Intro and Walk Around
5:54: Off Roading Feedback and Ride Reviews
12:19: Why Aren't There Any in the UK and USA, and the Competition
18:21: Final Ride and Wrap Up

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Locations:

Tenerife, Spain
Off Roading: Abades and tracks of the TF28
Road sections: The TF28 road

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My personal bike: 2010 Triumph Bonneville 865cc (the base version)

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INSTAGRAM:   / dob.bs  
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FACEBOOK:   / freddiecmdobbs  
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Filming and editing: @monikameraki (Instagram)

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Music:

Torch: Sunset Road
Thompson Town Flowers: Fresh From Yard
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