Honda XL750 Transalp 2024 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2013

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

Overview - Honda XL750 Transalp 2024 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2013

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

Technical Specifications Honda XL750 Transalp 2024 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2013

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	87 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	63.5 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	92 HP	Engine power	125 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,700 rpm
Torque	Torque	75 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	12.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	755 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Strut
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,325 mm	Length	2,207 mm
Width	Width	838 mm	Width	953 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,560 mm	Wheelbase	1,507 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	208 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	238 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.9 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

In the long-term test, the Honda XL750 Transalp proves to be a versatile and reliable adventure bike that combines touring comfort with solid off-road capability. It is not a sports bike, but an honest, uncomplicated adventure bike for anyone looking for a reliable bike for road and gravel. Minor weaknesses in the suspension and electronic settings hardly spoil the overall very positive impression.

Balanced ergonomics

Height touring comfort

Cultivated engine

Reliable

Good-natured handling

Solid off-road capabilities

Good braking performance

Smooth clutch

Non-adjustable windscreen

Soft suspension

ABS not fully disengageable

Traction control resets itself

Narrow knee angle

Little punch in the upper rev range

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

There are hardly any real points of attack in the market leader, which has become even more versatile - and faster.

New engine

Top chassis

High comfort

Suitable for travelling

Suitable for everyday use

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Honda XL750 Transalp 2024 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2013

Overview - Honda XL750 Transalp 2024 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2013

Technical Specifications Honda XL750 Transalp 2024 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda XL750 Transalp vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Honda XL750 Transalp

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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