HONDA XL750 TRANSALP vs YAMAHA SUPER TENERE ES
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- HONDA XL750 TRANSALP 85.5 cm Tallest seat here
- YAMAHA SUPER TENERE ES 84.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 90 hp (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) up to 110 hp (YAMAHA SUPER TENERE ES).
- Torque spans 74.6 Nm (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) up to 116 Nm (YAMAHA SUPER TENERE ES).
- Weight spans 208 kg (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) to 265 kg (YAMAHA SUPER TENERE ES).
- Displacement spans 750 cc (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) to 1100 cc (YAMAHA SUPER TENERE ES).
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| Specification | HONDA XL750 TRANSALP | YAMAHA SUPER TENERE ES |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | YAMAHA |
| Model | HONDA XL750 TRANSALP | YAMAHA SUPER TENERE ES |
| Engine size | 750cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 90hp | 110hp |
| Torque | 74.6nm. | 116nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 208kg | 265kg |
| Front brake | Dual 310mm x 4.5mm ‘Wave’ Discs with Axial Mounted 2 Piston Calipers | Dual 310mm hydraulic disc, Unified Brake System and ABS |
| Rear brake | Single 256mm x 6.0mm ‘Wave’ Disc is Operated by a Single-Piston Caliper | 282mm single disc, Unified Brake System and ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 85.5cm | 84.5cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90 - 21 M/C 54H | 110/80R19 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70 - R 18 M/C 70H | 150/70R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 43mm SFF-CA USD – 200mm Travel | 43mm inverted fork; electronically adjustable compression and rebound damping; 7.5-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link system w/ single Showa remote-reservoir shock; 7.5 in. travel | Monoshock; electronically adjustable preload and rebound damping; 7.5-in of travel |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 220km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 6 L/100km | 23 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $9999 | $16299 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -5-inch TFT color display, Assist and slipper clutch, Honda Smartphone Voice Control system (HSVCS) -The Throttle By Wire (TBW), Emergency stop signal, Four levels of Engine Power and three of Engine Brake -Four default rider modes; SPORT, STANDARD, RAIN and GRAVEL |
-Electronic Suspension, Traction Control, All-Purpose Drivetrain, Cruise Control, D-Mode Throttle |
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2023 HONDA XL750 TRANSALP vs 2023 YAMAHA SUPER TENERE ES: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA XL750 TRANSALP and 2023 YAMAHA SUPER TENERE ES differ on the listed specifications: the XL750 TRANSALP has a lower listed weight, and the SUPER TENERE ES has more displacement, peak power and torque.
Engine displacement
SUPER TENERE ES has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 750 cc).
Peak power
SUPER TENERE ES has a clear listed power advantage (110 hp vs 90 hp).
Torque
SUPER TENERE ES has a clear listed torque advantage (116 Nm vs 74.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
XL750 TRANSALP and SUPER TENERE ES have very similar listed top speeds (220 km/h vs 220 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
XL750 TRANSALP is notably lighter on the listed weight (208 kg vs 265 kg). XL750 TRANSALP and SUPER TENERE ES have very similar seat heights (85.5 cm vs 84.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and weight, while listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA XL750 TRANSALP vs YAMAHA SUPER TENERE ES?
Both are listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA XL750 TRANSALP or YAMAHA SUPER TENERE ES?
YAMAHA SUPER TENERE ES has 110 hp compared with 90 hp on the HONDA XL750 TRANSALP.
Which is lighter, HONDA XL750 TRANSALP or YAMAHA SUPER TENERE ES?
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP is lighter at 208 kg vs 265 kg for YAMAHA SUPER TENERE ES.
Which is better, HONDA XL750 TRANSALP or YAMAHA SUPER TENERE ES?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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