Honda XL 750 Transalp versus BMW F 850 GS

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Honda

Honda XL 750 Transalp

Reise-Enduro
BMW

BMW F 850 GS

Reise-Enduro
Honda's new travel enduro has to prove itself
With the new Honda XL750 Transalp, Honda is clearly looking at the success of the Yamaha Ténéré 700. Whether the restart of the almost legendary Transalp from 1987 has succeeded, ... weiter
Honda XL 750 Transalp im Test
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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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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2023 bis 2024~
Built von 2018 bis 2023
RRP 10.490 €
RRP 13.000 €
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Competitors

Pros:
  • light motorcycle
  • simple but well-made bike
  • pithy sound
  • comfortable chassis
  • plenty of space for driver and front passenger
  • favourable price
Pros:
  • raised seating position
  • good handling on and off-road
  • Wide range of extras and accessories
  • successful appearance
Cons:
  • USB and QuickShifter only for an extra charge
  • no cruise control
Cons:
  • Windscreen could be slightly larger
  • Price skyrockets with extras
  • not quite as manoeuvrable

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.560 mm
Length : 2.325 mm Height : 1.450 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 208 kg
Wheelbase: 1.593 mm
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg

Engine

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
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance


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
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

Chassis

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
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

Brakes

Front brake
 Double disc brake with two-piston brake calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
 Single disc with single-piston brake caliper (∅ 256 mm)
Front brake
 Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
 Disc (∅ 265 mm)
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