BMW F 850 GS versus Honda XL 700 V Transalp

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW F 850 GS

Adventure
Honda

Honda XL 700 V Transalp

Enduro
Much more grown-up and not far from the big boxer sister.
The manufacturer BMW is obviously convinced of its F 850 GS and recommends the machine... "... People for whom no destination is too far and no distance too remote. Experience the world with a companion that is so reliable, robust and powerful that it can even work with your... weiter
BMW F 850 GS
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Forever your
There are motorcycles that have a reputation like thunder. Because they are beautiful (Ducati 916), retro (Yamaha SR 500) or lightning fast (Suzuki Hayabusa), for example. The first glance is enough: The Honda XL 700 V Transalp can not even show all this. That's what the thing is for.... weiter
Honda XL 700 V Transalp
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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2007 bis 2012
RRP 13.000 €
RRP
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
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Competitors

Pros:
  • raised seating position
  • good handling on and off-road
  • Wide range of extras and accessories
  • successful appearance
Pros:
  • lasts forever. The phone answers: "Tomorrow to Morocco?" "Why not now???"
  • you never have to clean. Just looks cooler
  • Off-road capability
  • suitable for long-distance use
Cons:
  • Windscreen could be slightly larger
  • Price skyrockets with extras
  • not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
  • lasts forever: the next 20 years no logical reason for a new purchase
  • not for sports drivers
  • Pendulum inclination

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.593 mm
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length : 2.255 mm Height : 1.305 mm
Seat : 837 mm
Weight : 220 (max: 419 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V-motor, four valves 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 680 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

Performance

Maximum speed: 204 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 km
Maximum speed: 172 km/h
Performance: 60 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 300 km

Chassis

Frame type:
 Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel)
Front suspension:
 Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Frame type:
 Single loop frame (steel)
Front suspension:
 Telescopic fork (travel 177 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Pro-Link swingarm (travel 173 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Central spring leg
Tyres at the front: 100/90 19
Rear tyres: 130/80 17

Brakes

Front brake
 Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
 Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
 Double disc (∅ 256 mm) Rear brake
 Single disc (∅ 240 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

To get back to the start: We couldn't find out during our test whether the Honda would have lasted another 42,000 kilometers. This also applies to other things in our country: for example, we cannot confirm that cockroaches would survive a nuclear war, also a reputation like Thunderhall. However, we would strongly assume that the cockroaches would have to learn to ride motorcycles in the event of nuclear war, because all The Honda Transalps are still there.
How do I get back to the motorcycle from the disgusting insect? Not at all, that's why it's over now.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price (2009): €7,090
  • Used: from 4,400 €
  • Years built: 2007-2012
  • Availability: over all years of construction: good