But when it all comes together, it is a premium, punchy direct drive sim wheel and pedals at a great price. Add the multi-shift and this becomes a versatile beast across both track and rally racing.

Honda’s new Transalp XL750 adventure bike is a classy ... but add up to a big shift in the way the Honda handles. It was always, solid and reassuring in corners, but now it’s that bit plusher ...

honda xl750 transalp (2023-on) Tweaks to the ’25 model add a touch of smoothness and practicality, but suspension upgrades add up to a big shift in the way it handles. MCN rating 5 out of 5 ...

Most also come bundled with a set of pedals or - occasionally - a gear shifter, offering even more value and extra layers of authenticity as we also see in our primary list of the best racing wheels.

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