Kappa KNH1201 Upper Tubular Engine Guard Black Ø25 mm – Honda XL 750 Transalp (23 > 26) and E-Clutch (26)

The Kappa KNH1201 is the upper tubular engine guard — the upper bar — specific for the Honda XL 750 Transalp from 2023 to 2026 and for the new Transalp E-Clutch. Made of black painted Ø 25 mm tubular steel, it protects the upper part of the engine on the sides of the two radiators, the area that in a side fall risks being the most expensive: a punctured radiator means a stopped motorcycle and fluid on the ground.

✓ Strengths

• Protects the radiator area – the upper part of the engine, where the lower engine guard does not reach
• Ø 25 mm tubular steel – the section that Kappa adopts for adventure protections
• Black painted finish – consistent with the Transalp's chassis
• Bilateral protection – right and left bars
• Can also be mounted alone – with the KNH1201KIT kit, without lower engine guard
• Also covers the new E-Clutch – same upper bar

Technical features

Vehicle compatibility

Source: Kappa Moto B2B portal and official Kappa Accessories Italy 2026 price list. The printed price list reports the 23 > 24 and 25 series; the more updated B2B portal extends to 2026 and adds the Transalp E-Clutch.

Recommended products

• KNH1201KIT – fitting kit to mount the KNH1201 without lower engine guard
• KN1201 – lower tubular engine guard, the natural complement to this upper bar
• RP1201K – specific satin anodized aluminum skid plate, 4 mm thick
• KHP1201B – specific black technopolymer handguards
• KD1201ST (clear) and KD1201S (smoked) – specific enlarged windscreens
• KFB1201 – GPS/smartphone support bar to be mounted behind the windscreen
• ES1111K – support to enlarge the side stand's footprint

Who is it perfect for?

For those who have a Transalp and use it as a true adventure bike: dirt roads, travel, daily use. The lower engine guard saves your crankcase, but it's the upper part — that of the radiators and engine sides — that takes the hit when the bike falls on its side. A punctured radiator leaves you stranded far from home, and the upper bar is exactly what you need to prevent it. If you don't already have the lower engine guard, remember to add the KNH1201KIT.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I mount it without the lower engine guard? Yes, but you need the KNH1201KIT fitting kit. If you already have the KN1201 or the original Honda lower engine guard, the KNH1201 is enough on its own.

What is the difference between it and the KN1201? The KN1201 is the lower engine guard, protecting the crankcase and lower part. The KNH1201 is the upper bar and protects the radiator area. They are complementary, not alternative.

Is it suitable for the 2025 or 2026 Transalp? Yes, the Kappa portal indicates it for the XL 750 Transalp 2023-2024 and 2025-2026.

What about the Transalp E-Clutch? Yes. However, on that version, the reference lower engine guard is the KN1222, not the KN1201.

Does it protect both sides? Yes, there are two bars, right and left.

Can I mount it myself? Kappa recommends having the installation performed by a qualified mechanic for proper tightening and alignment.