BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus Honda NC 750 X
BMW R 1200 GS (K50)
Adventure
Honda NC 750 X
Crossover
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2013 bis 2018
Built von 2014 bis 2024~
RRP 15.300 €
RRP 8.499 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- has neat Wums
- extensive electronic helpers
- significantly more off-road capability than the standard version of the GS
Pros:
- Light and manoeuvrable
- Easy to ride - also suitable for beginners
- Beautiful V2-like sound
- Practical storage compartment
- Motor develops torque far below
- cost-effective maintenance, low consumption
Cons:
- Price mainly with full equipment
Cons:
- a bit emotionless because almost too perfect
- Windscreen with standard windscreen only 1b
- Performance sufficient, but not sporty
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.507 mm
Length : 2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 244 (max: 460 ) kg
Length : 2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 244 (max: 460 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.525 mm
Length : 2.210 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat : 800 mm until : 830 mm
Weight : 214 (max: 429 ) kg
Length : 2.210 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat : 800 mm until : 830 mm
Weight : 214 (max: 429 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 745 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 745 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 219 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.700 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 403 km
Performance: 125 HP at 7.700 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 403 km
Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 59 HP at 6.750 U/Min
Torque: 69 NM bei 4.750 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 403 km
Performance: 59 HP at 6.750 U/Min
Torque: 69 NM bei 4.750 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 403 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridges, motor supporting (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 37 mm (travel 190 mm)
Front suspension:
Shock Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R 17
Bridges, motor supporting (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 37 mm (travel 190 mm)
Front suspension:
Shock Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R 17
Frame type:
Tubular steel frame (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 41 mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-ZR17M/C
Rear tyres: 160/60-ZR17M/C
Tubular steel frame (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 41 mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-ZR17M/C
Rear tyres: 160/60-ZR17M/C
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 mm)
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 mm)
Front brake
Single disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Single disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Conclusion - what gets stuck
No, our high expectations were by no means disappointed – not even a bit! The R 1200 GS Rally not only made us very good, but it makes it really difficult for us to find criticisms. Well, it's quite expensive. But quality has a price. And if you look at the prices on the second-hand market, you have to say that gs keeps its value quite long. In addition, it is of course up to everyone to decide whether they really need all the equipment packages. Clearly all do their tasks reliably and well, however, drive up the price again neatly. And already in the basic equipment we have to deal with a mature, great bike!
Conclusion - what gets stuck
The NC 750 X is one of Honda's top 3 sellers. No wonder, because as mentioned at the beginning there are hardly any competitors that would be comparable with this bike. It is incredibly practical, agile, easy to drive, affordable and offers the proverbial Honda quality. However, the NC would not be dojustice if it were simply reduced to these virtues, because it is also really fun! Appropriately, we also liked the sound thanks to the lifting pin offset. Beautifully bollerig and untemrum bassy, the Twin roars in front of it. Almost like a V2, especially when you're gasping.Overall, Honda succeeds with the NC 750 X a small, fine funbike that has not unjustly found many fans over the years. This certainly does not include the announcers and announcers of the motorcycle meeting, but rather "real" motorcyclists, who use their bike a lot and often. So all those who have to be able to rely on their mobile base, because they are not only gurgling to the iceman in fair weather, but on the daily commute or for longer journeys. And that's exactly what the Honda NC 750 X is made for.
The test machine was provided to us by motofun from Kaltenkirchen - thank you very much!
