Honda Transalp Base vs Kawasaki W 800 ABS (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Transalp Basestacks up against the Kawasaki W 800 ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Transalp BaseKawasaki W 800 ABS
Model year20252026
Price$10,699
Engine755 cc773 cc
Weight210 kg211 kg
Seat height790 mm
Fuel capacity15.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic Disc
TiresMetzeler Karoo Street: 90/90 - 21 54H / Metzeler Karoo Street: 150/70 -18 70HDunlop® K300F: 100/90-18 (57H) / Dunlop® K300: 130/80-18 (66H)

Honda Transalp Base vs Kawasaki W 800 ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Transalp Base and the Kawasaki W 800 ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Transalp Base brings its published horsepower in a 210 kg package, while the Kawasaki W 800 ABS counters with its own power figure at 211 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: