Honda XL750 Transalp 2024 vs. BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Technical Specifications Honda XL750 Transalp 2024 compared to BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	87 mm	Bore	70.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	63.5 mm	Stroke	75 mm
Engine power	Engine power	92 HP	Engine power	116 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	75 Nm	Torque	120 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	10.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Displacement	Displacement	755 ccm	Displacement	1.171 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium

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	Four pistons

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.9 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 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 K 1200 LT 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda XL750 Transalp vs BMW K 1200 LT

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