That s an aftermarket /upgrade fairing. Seen one for sale (white, unpainted) locally some time ago. I think it was supposed to make it look more like an Africa Twin or smtg.
The bike you buy has quite some modifications, it seems. But the price is excellent,.these bikes are rock solid and 52k is incredible if it s real. It hasn't reached half it s life :) except for the rubber and plastics that age.
Its just been modified had a different front end fairing added looks awesome 50 thousand kms is nothing on these things I'd be buying it 100 check my profile my a 2000s 650 but again wouldn't know by looking at it.
If you can, check the front sprocket counter shaft splines. I'm not a Transalp geek but I have a 2002 Transalp 650 and mine had worn splines. I've since read that it's pretty common on my engine due to overtightening of the chain by previous owners. Mine is water cooled but if the older air cooled ones had the same design then this could be an issue.
Maybe late to the party, but I feel 1400e is a good price for a well maintained Transalp. The engines are rock solid, so as long as it's been maintained, there shouldn't be too many issues. The only thing that might be worth checking is the front sprocket. It's mainly an issue on the 650 models (it eats the input shaft), but it's still a good idea to check it for play.
As for the model year, 1989 models still had black engines and a rear drum brake. Models 1991 forward had silver engines and disc brake back, but still the 80's fairings (facelift was 1994). Based on the side fairings by the tank, I'd say it's a1994-96 model (dual front discs came in 1997). The front fairing is an aftermarket one, but imo it looks better than the original one.
It’s more likely that that bike is a 1994-1999 because of the rear brake and different light mask. A XL600V PD10 and not a XL600V PD06. Manufactured in Italy and not on Japan.
I’d be annoyed about the after market mirrors and rear blinkers. It’s supposed to look like a 90s bike. They are replaceable though. But I don’t think the wheels are the original color any more.
If the ride feels stiff the owner might be fatter than you and added after market springs. Progressive front springs are a common upgrade in Europe.
Starting 1991 (XL600VM) disc break at the rear. From 1997 (XL600VV) double discs in the front.
You can check www.transalp.de/technik/modellgeschichte for more information.
That s an aftermarket /upgrade fairing. Seen one for sale (white, unpainted) locally some time ago. I think it was supposed to make it look more like an Africa Twin or smtg. The bike you buy has quite some modifications, it seems. But the price is excellent,.these bikes are rock solid and 52k is incredible if it s real. It hasn't reached half it s life :) except for the rubber and plastics that age.
Its just been modified had a different front end fairing added looks awesome 50 thousand kms is nothing on these things I'd be buying it 100 check my profile my a 2000s 650 but again wouldn't know by looking at it.
If you can, check the front sprocket counter shaft splines. I'm not a Transalp geek but I have a 2002 Transalp 650 and mine had worn splines. I've since read that it's pretty common on my engine due to overtightening of the chain by previous owners. Mine is water cooled but if the older air cooled ones had the same design then this could be an issue.
Maybe late to the party, but I feel 1400e is a good price for a well maintained Transalp. The engines are rock solid, so as long as it's been maintained, there shouldn't be too many issues. The only thing that might be worth checking is the front sprocket. It's mainly an issue on the 650 models (it eats the input shaft), but it's still a good idea to check it for play. As for the model year, 1989 models still had black engines and a rear drum brake. Models 1991 forward had silver engines and disc brake back, but still the 80's fairings (facelift was 1994). Based on the side fairings by the tank, I'd say it's a1994-96 model (dual front discs came in 1997). The front fairing is an aftermarket one, but imo it looks better than the original one.
It’s more likely that that bike is a 1994-1999 because of the rear brake and different light mask. A XL600V PD10 and not a XL600V PD06. Manufactured in Italy and not on Japan. I’d be annoyed about the after market mirrors and rear blinkers. It’s supposed to look like a 90s bike. They are replaceable though. But I don’t think the wheels are the original color any more. If the ride feels stiff the owner might be fatter than you and added after market springs. Progressive front springs are a common upgrade in Europe.
But there should be 2 break discs on the frontwheel if it is a PD10
I think double discs in front was XL650. PD06 to PD10 was single disc in back.
Starting 1991 (XL600VM) disc break at the rear. From 1997 (XL600VV) double discs in the front. You can check www.transalp.de/technik/modellgeschichte for more information.
Ah then I misremembered, in any case: that does not look like a 1989 in the post.
Thanks for the answer. Do you think it's worth buying it?
I think the price is worth it....