BMW R 1200 R versus Honda XL 750 Transalp

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R 1200 R

Naked
Honda

Honda XL 750 Transalp

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2017
Built von 2023 bis 2024~
RRP 13.100 €
RRP 10.490 €
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Pros:
  • relatively light for a boxer machine
  • powerful engine with character
  • upgradeable as an agile tourer
  • no technical overload
  • safe driving experience
Pros:
  • light motorcycle
  • simple but well-made bike
  • pithy sound
  • comfortable chassis
  • plenty of space for driver and front passenger
  • favourable price
Cons:
  • not cheap
  • Windbreak underground
Cons:
  • USB and QuickShifter only for an extra charge
  • no cruise control

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length :
2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat :
790 mm
Weight :
232 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.560 mm
Length :
2.325 mm Height : 1.450 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
208 kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 4-stroke, 8 valves, Unicam, parallel two-cylinder 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 755 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 87 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
363 km

Performance: 92 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 75 NM bei 7.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
433 km

Chassis

Frame type:
two-part frame concept consisting of the main frame and the rear frame bolted to it, supporting engine (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Frame type:
Bridge frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Showa 43mm SFF-CA Upside-Down Fork (Travel 200mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono shock absorber (travel 190 mm)
Rear suspension:
Swingarm with Pro-Link deflection
Tyres at the front: 90/90-21
Rear tyres: 150/70-18

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 276 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake with two-piston brake calipers ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc with single-piston brake caliper ( 256 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Wonderful, this BMW R1200 R. Not only beautiful, fast and safe, but also potent enough for an Alpine tour. Of course, this requires a suitcase system, which goes quite well into the money at BMW. And just a touring disc, which is to be used in the secondary market (e.B. MRA) for about 150 euros. In the mountains you should ride the other bikers quite nicely around the ears, because the 1200s brings everything you need: strength, agility, agility and above all the feeling of security that you can't really do much with this bike.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 12,000€
  • Used (7 years old): 8,000€
  • Years built: 2006-2014
  • Colours: white, matt grey, black, blue, red
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