2007 BMW R 1200GS Adventure vs 2025 Honda XL750 Transalp

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2007 BMW R 1200GS Adventure 2007 BMW R 1200GS Adventure

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Two cylinder boxer
Power
73 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h / 120 mph
Weight
491.6 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
Year20072025
ColoursAlpine White Non-Metallic, White Aluminum Matt Metallic-
Make ModelBMW R 1200GS AdventureHonda XL750 Transalp
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,511 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)59.5 inches-
Seat Height (mm)895 mm-
Seat Height (in.)35.2 inches-
Length (mm)2,250 mm-
Length (in.)88.6 inches-
Seat Height890 - 910 mm / 35.0 - 35.8 in850 mm / 33.4 in
Wheelbase1507 mm / 59.3 in1560 mm / 61.4 in
Ground Clearance-210 mm / 8.2 in
Height1450 mm / 57.1 in (excl. mirrors)1455 mm / 57.2in
Length2210 mm / 87.0 in2325 mm / 91.5 in
Width915 mm / 36.0 in (incl. mirrors)838 mm / 32.9 in
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)33.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)8.72 gallons-
Dry Weight (kg)223-
Dry Weight (lbs.)491.6 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)-210
Dry Weight223 kg / 492 lbs-
Fuel Capacity33 Litres / 8.7 US gal16.9 Litres / 4.4 US gal
Wet Weight-210 kg / 462.9 lbs
Performance
Top Speed193 km/h / 120 mph-
Max Power73 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 rpm90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm
Max Torque115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm75Nm / 55.3 lb-ft @ 7250rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.4484 HP/kg-
Standing Start 0-1000 m24.7 sec / 190.5 km/h / 1118 mph-
Standing Start ¼ Mile12.9 sec / 170.7 km/h / 106 mph-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm-
Displacement (ci)71.39 cubic inches-
Stroke4-
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer-
Displacement (cc)1170.00 cc-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches-
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 in.755 cc / 46 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic fuel injection-
Bore x Stroke101 x 73 mm87 x 63.5 mm
Compression Ratio11.0:111.0:1
Cooling SystemAir/oil cooledLiquid-cooled
Fuel Consumption6.3 L/100 km / 15.7 km/l / 36.9 US mpg-
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignitionPGM-FI electronic injection
Fuel Reserve4L / 1.1 US gal-
IgnitionBMS-K-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System2-
EV Specifics
Battery CapacityBattery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchSingle plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operatedWet multiple, Assisted slipper clutch
Final DriveShaftChain
Gear Ratios1st 1.583 / 2nd 1.259 / 3rd 1.033 / 4th 0.903 / 5th 0.903 / 6th 0.805:1-
Gearbox6-speed-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 speed
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular space frame, engine load-bearingSteel diamond
Suspension - FrontTelelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable.43 mm Showa SFF-CA
Suspension - RearDie-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable.Monoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm
Rake-27˚
Trail101 mm / 4.0 in111 mm / 4.3 in
Wheel Travel - Front210 mm / 8.3 in200 mm / 7.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear220 mm / 8.7 in190 mm / 7.4 in
Electrical Systems
AlternatorAlternator three-phase alternator 720 W-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.4 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)305 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.0 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)265 mm-
Brakes - Front2 x 305mm discs, 4 piston caliper2 x 310mm wave discs, 2 piston radial calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliperSingle 256mm wave disc, 1 piston caliper
ABS-2 Channel
Rims - Front2.50 x 19-
Rims - Rear4.00 x 17-
Tyres - Front110/80 ZR1990/90-R21 M/C 54H
Tyres - Rear150/70 ZR17150/70-R18 M/C 70H
Wheels-Stainless steel spoked wheels, Aluminium rim, tube type