BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus Honda XL 700 V Transalp
BMW R 1200 GS (K50)
Adventure
Honda XL 700 V Transalp
Enduro
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2013 bis 2018
Built von 2007 bis 2012
RRP 15.300 €
RRP
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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:
- 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:
- Price mainly with full equipment
Cons:
- lasts forever: the next 20 years no logical reason for a new purchase
- not for sports drivers
- Pendulum inclination
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: 1.515 mm
Length : 2.255 mm Height : 1.305 mm
Seat : 837 mm
Weight : 220 (max: 419 ) kg
Length : 2.255 mm Height : 1.305 mm
Seat : 837 mm
Weight : 220 (max: 419 ) 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: V-motor, four valves 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 680 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 680 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
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: 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
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:
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:
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
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 (∅ 376 mm)
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 mm)
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 256 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 240 mm)
Double disc (∅ 256 mm) Rear brake
Single 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
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.
