ChigeeContinental MotorradreifenMotorex AGcalimoto GmbH

BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Honda XL 700V Transalp 2014

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2014

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2014

Loading...

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs Honda XL 700V Transalp 2014

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2014

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2014

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Honda XL 700V Transalp 2014

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Honda XL 700V Transalp 2014
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Honda XL 700V Transalp 2014
Honda XL 700V Transalp 2014

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke66 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power60 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque60 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio10
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement680.2 ccm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonThree pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,250 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth905 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,305 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,515 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height841 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity17.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2014

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Honda XL 700V Transalp

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Honda XL 700V Transalp

Model year
Current average market prices

Alternative Comparisons

Honda XL 650V Transalp 2007
VS.
Honda XL 700V Transalp 2008

Honda XL 650V Transalp 2007 vs
Honda XL 700V Transalp 2008

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2014
VS.
Yamaha Tenere 700 2021

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2014 vs
Yamaha Tenere 700 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020
VS.
BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 1050 2020 vs
BMW R 1200 GS 2018

BMW K 1300 R 2016
VS.
BMW R 1200 GS 2015

BMW K 1300 R 2016 vs
BMW R 1200 GS 2015

BMW R 1200 R 2018
VS.
BMW R 1200 GS 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2018 vs
BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Triumph Tiger 1200 XCx 2018
VS.
BMW R 1200 GS 2016

Triumph Tiger 1200 XCx 2018 vs
BMW R 1200 GS 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2018
VS.
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2018 vs
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

BMW F 850 GS Adventure 2020
VS.
BMW R 1200 GS 2018

BMW F 850 GS Adventure 2020 vs
BMW R 1200 GS 2018

BMW F 650 GS 2009
VS.
Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009

BMW F 650 GS 2009 vs
Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009

BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005
VS.
BMW R 1200 GS 2018

BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005 vs
BMW R 1200 GS 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2018
VS.
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022

BMW R 1200 GS 2018 vs
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2022

BMW R 1200 GS 2010
VS.
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT 2017

BMW R 1200 GS 2010 vs
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT 2017

BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2021
VS.
BMW R 1200 GS 2018

BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2021 vs
BMW R 1200 GS 2018

1000PS Partner

ChigeeContinental MotorradreifenMotorex AGcalimoto GmbH