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BMW R 1200 GS 2005 vs. Honda XL 700V Transalp 2008

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2008

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2008

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2005 vs Honda XL 700V Transalp 2008

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2008

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2008

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2005 compared to Honda XL 700V Transalp 2008

BMW R 1200 GS 2005
Honda XL 700V Transalp 2008
BMW R 1200 GS 2005
BMW R 1200 GS 2005
Honda XL 700V Transalp 2008
Honda XL 700V Transalp 2008

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power98 HPEngine power60 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement680 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,519 mmWheelbase1,515 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height841 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight205 kgDry Weight214 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity17.5 l
Top SpeedTop Speed205 km/hTop Speed172 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

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 2008

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2008

Gliding smoothly through the landscape is best done with the Honda. Here you have to pay the least attention to the vehicle and can inhale the route and nature without stress.

High quality

easy operation

lots of driving comfort

pleasant driving experience.

Engine could be a little more powerful.

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

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Honda XL 700V Transalp

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