BMW F 800 GS vs Honda XL750 Transalp
BMW F 800 GS vs Honda XL750 Transalp side by side: power, weight, seat height, tank, range, A2 licence and prices. Model years: since 2024 and since 2023.
Key differences
- More power: Honda XL750 Transalp (68 vs 64 kW)
- Lighter: Honda XL750 Transalp (208 vs 227 kg, kerb weight)
- Lower seat: BMW F 800 GS (815 vs 850 mm)
- Cheaper new: BMW F 800 GS (£9,200 vs £9,600 - £9,800, German list price)
| Specs | BMW F 800 GS | Honda XL750 Transalp |
|---|---|---|
| Years | since 2024 | since 2023 |
| Type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Licence | A2 with restrictor kit | A2 with restrictor kit |
| Engine | 895 cc, 2 cyl. | 755 cc, 2 cyl. |
| Power | 64 kW / 86 bhp | ✓67.5 kW / 91 bhp (best value) |
| Torque | 91 Nm at 6750 rpm | 75 Nm at 7250 rpm |
| Weight | 227 kg (kerb weight) | ✓208 kg (kerb weight) (best value) |
| Seat height | 815 mm (low seat 760 mm) | 850 mm (low seat 820 mm) |
| Suspension travel | front 170 mm, rear 170 mm | front 200 mm, rear 190 mm |
| Max load | 213 kg (rider, passenger, luggage) | 207 kg (rider, passenger, luggage) |
| ABS | ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual | chain, manual |
| Tank | 15 l | ✓16.9 l (best value) |
| Fuel use | ✓63 mpg (4.5 l/100 km) (best value) | 60 mpg (4.7 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 180 miles | ✓195 miles (best value) |
| New price (official German list, converted) | £9,200 | £9,600 - £9,800 |
| Used price (estimate) | £7,200 - £8,200 | £7,200 - £8,600 |
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Honda XL750 Transalp: Watch out
- Expensive parts
- Tall seat: 850 mm or more - see "Will your feet reach the ground?"
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