Hi,
the Transalp is a great bike to ride, good roads, because its comfaortable, bad roads and good gravel are no problem, corrugations and managable.
My first Transalp (93 Model) travelled all the way to Prudhoe Bay in Alaska and 10000km in Patagonia, and survived it without any problems other than the dents it got from my faults.
Its a very durable bike, with 135000km, no problems so far, except fresh oil every 12000km and a new chain every 20-30000km.
But with a 87 model I doubt, that it has only 3500km. Check the tires and the chain, if they look used, it might be 103000. My motor did not show any grease or oil before 120.000km.
For me, the Transalp is the perfect bike for travelling if you don´t want to see the local dealers of your brand in every second country.
Its 600cc, 50hp, two cylinders, 18l Tank that lasts about 350km (normal speed), on our german Autobahn its sometimes only 250km (140+ km/h).
For gravel roads, it is a good idea to put a strong motorprotection instead of the normal plastic one. For Patagonia, I put in a strong Technoflex shock and Continental TKC80 tires (good in sand, okay on asphalt).
Good luck with your Transalp, its a great bike.
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