2026 Honda Transalp Now Standard with E-Clutch in US

American Honda announced the 2026 Transalp will come standard with E-Clutch, as well as a new aluminum skid plate and updates to its suspension. The move to an electronic clutch from a manual follows a similar decision made for the CB750 Hornet. The U.S. also joins other markets such as the U.K., Italy, and Spain, in offering the E-Clutch as standard equipment on the Transalp, while others, such as France, offer it as an option.

The XL750 Transalp first debuted internationally in 2023 before coming to the U.S. in 2024. Honda gave the Transalp a small styling update for 2025, but the changes for 2026 are a bit more substantial, resulting in a $200 price increase, bringing the MSRP up to $10,199.

The engine remains a 755cc parallel-Twin eight-valve Unicam engine with a 270° firing order. Honda hasn’t released performance numbers for the American market, but vehicle identification number data released by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration lists the peak of 83 hp as the 2024 model.

Of course, the big change is the addition of E-Clutch. Unlike some electronic shifting solutions offered by other manufacturers, Honda’s technology uses electronically-controlled actuators to only handle clutch control, leaving riders to manually shift with a traditional pedal, with the option of using manual control at any time.

For 2026, the suspension system is now fully adjustable, gaining new compression and rebound damping adjusters. Otherwise, the suspension is similar to the previous preload-adjustable suspension, with a 43mm Showa Separate function Fork-Cartridge inverted fork with 7.9 inches of travel and Showa rear shock operating with a Pro-Link system, with 7.5 inches of rear wheel travel.

Completing the set of updates, the Transalp receives a new skid plate as standard equipment. Made from 2.5 mm aluminum, the new skid plate has a more compact design than the previous accessory skid plate, with Honda claiming a “seamless integration with the Transalp’s silhouette.”