Honda XL 650V Transalp 2006 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda XL 650V Transalp 2006

Honda XL 650V Transalp 2006

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Overview - Honda XL 650V Transalp 2006 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda XL 650V Transalp 2006

Honda XL 650V Transalp 2006

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications Honda XL 650V Transalp 2006 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda XL 650V Transalp 2006
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power55 HPEngine power105 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement647 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,505 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height843 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda XL 650V Transalp 2006

Honda XL 650V Transalp 2006

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda XL 650V Transalp vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Honda XL 650V Transalp

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Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Current average market prices

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