2013 BMW G 650GS vs 2025 Honda XL750 Transalp

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2013 BMW G 650GS 2013 BMW G 650GS

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power
37 kW / 48 hp @ 6500 rpm
Top Speed
169.5 km/h / 105.3 mph
Weight
423.0 pounds
2025 Honda XL750 Transalp 2025 Honda XL750 Transalp

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
210 kg / 462.9 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20132025
ColoursYellow, white-
Make ModelBMW G 650GSHonda XL750 Transalp
Dimensions
Width (mm)914 mm-
Width (in.)36.0 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,478 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)58.2 inches-
Height (in.)55.0 inches-
Height (mm)1,397 mm-
Length (in.)85.0 inches-
Length (mm)2,159 mm-
Seat Height (in.)31.5 inches-
Seat Height (mm)800 mm-
Seat Height860 mm to 900 mm / 33.9 in. to 35.4 in.850 mm / 33.4 in
Wheelbase1484 mm / 58.4 in.1560 mm / 61.4 in
Ground Clearance-210 mm / 8.2 in
Height1440 mm / 56.7 in.(excl. mirrors)1455 mm / 57.2in
Length2185 mm / 86 in.2325 mm / 91.5 in
Width920 mm / 36.2 in. (incl. mirrors)838 mm / 32.9 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)175.1-
Dry Weight (lbs.)386.0 pounds-
Wet Weight (lbs.)423.0 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (l)14.00 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)191.9 kg210
Fuel Capacity (gal.)3.70 gallons-
Dry Weight176 kg / 388 lbs.-
Fuel Capacity17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.16.9 Litres / 4.4 US gal
Wet Weight191 kg / 421 lbs210 kg / 462.9 lbs
Performance
Maximum RPM9000-
Top Speed (km/h)169.0 km/h-
Top Speed (mph.)105.0 mph-
Top Speed169.5 km/h / 105.3 mph-
Max Power37 kW / 48 hp @ 6500 rpm90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm
Max Torque60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm75Nm / 55.3 lb-ft @ 7250rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.2856 HP/kg-
Standing Start ¼ Mile14.4 sec-
Engine
Fuel Reserve (l)3.79 litres-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.00 gallons-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke-
Displacement (ci)39.79 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)652.00 cc-
CO273.8 CO-
Bore x Stroke (mm)100.0 x 83.0 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.9 x 3.3 inches-
Displacement652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.755 cc / 46 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMW engine management, twin-spark ignition-
Bore x Stroke100 x 83 mm87 x 63.5 mm
Compression Ratio11.5:111.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid-cooled
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3-
Engine LubricationDry sump-
Fuel Consumption4.7 l/100 km / 21.4 km/l / 50.3 US mpg.-
Fuel InductionFuel inductionPGM-FI electronic injection
Fuel ReserveApprox 4 litres / 1.1 US gal.-
IgnitionCapacitor Discharge Ignition system -
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 12 Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operatedWet multiple, Assisted slipper clutch
Final DriveChainChain
Gearbox5-speed-
Primary DriveEndless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub-
Transmission / Drive5 Speed 6 speed
Chassis
Trail (in.)4.5 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)6.7 inches-
Trail (mm)114 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)120 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)170 mm-
Frame TypeBridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear sectionSteel diamond
Suspension - Front∅41mm telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge43 mm Showa SFF-CA
Suspension - RearSpring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable.Monoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm
Rake28.1°27˚
Steering Head Angle61.9°-
Trail123 mm / 4.8 in.111 mm / 4.3 in
Wheel Travel - Front170 mm / 6.7 in.200 mm / 7.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear165 mm / 6.5 in.190 mm / 7.4 in
Electrical Systems
AlternatorThree-phase alternator 400W-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.8 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)240 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.4 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)300 mm-
Brakes - FrontSingle ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper2 x 310mm wave discs, 2 piston radial calipers
Brakes - RearSingle ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliperSingle 256mm wave disc, 1 piston caliper
ABS-2 Channel
RimsCast aluminum-
Tyres - Front100/90-19 90/90-R21 M/C 54H
Tyres - Rear130/80-17 150/70-R18 M/C 70H
Wheels-Stainless steel spoked wheels, Aluminium rim, tube type