The R&D team used the "Friendly Toughness" as the Transalps design concept - with an aim to strike a balance between aerodynamic performance/ wind protection at speed to a sense of lightness and freedom at low speeds. The result is sleek, simple and clean bodywork with a purposeful look and feel, with zero excess and is built tough.

The compact, two-piston calipers that work dual 310mm wave discs at the front, while rear 256 mm wave disc is operated by a single-piston caliper. Combined with the with the 2-stage adjustable ABS with the ability to switch off rear ABS for off-road riding in USER mode. This provides confident braking and a sense of security whether you're on a paved road or off-road.

Lightweight and high strength construction is key to the TRANSALP formula, the structure has been optimized and the weight of each part reduced to feature a steel diamond integrated rear frame -- resulting in a weight reduction to 18.3 kg. (40.3 lb)

Balanced performance inherited from previous generations of TRANSALP to strike the perfect blend of nimble handling and comfortable touring performance on both paved and unpaved roads.

The suspension was designed with long travel and superb bump absorption for smooth performance and comfort on-road as well as reassuring control off-road. Showa 43 mm SFF-CATM (Separate Function Fork-Cartridge) USD forks offer 200 mm travel with spring preload adjustment control the front, while a remote reservoir Showa shock (with adjustable preload and 190mm travel) operating through Pro-Link^® manage the rear.