2019 BMW R 1250RS vs 2025 Honda XL750 Transalp

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2019 BMW R 1250RS 2019 BMW R 1250RS

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
201.2 km/h / 125.0 mph
Weight
535.7 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
CommentsWindscreen.-
Year20192025
ColoursBlack Storm Metallic, Style Sport, Style Exclusive, Option 719 Dtardust Metallic-
Make ModelBMW R 1250RSHonda XL750 Transalp
Dimensions
Width (mm)925 mm-
Width (in.)36.4 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1530 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)60.2 inches-
Seat Height (mm)820 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches-
Length (mm)2202 mm-
Length (in.)86.7 inches-
Height (mm)1340 mm-
Height (in.)52.8 inches-
Seat Height820 mm / 32.3 in OE low seat: 760 mm / 29.9 in OE sport seat: 840 mm / 33.0 in850 mm / 33.4 in
Wheelbase1530 mm / 60.2 in1560 mm / 61.4 in
Ground Clearance-210 mm / 8.2 in
Height1255 mm / 49.4 in minimum1455 mm / 57.2in
Length2202 mm / 86.6 in2325 mm / 91.5 in
Width925 mm / 36.4 in838 mm / 32.9 in
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.28 US gallons-
Wet Weight (lbs.)535.7 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)243.0 kg210
Fuel Capacity (l)20.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.7 US gal16.9 Litres / 4.4 US gal
Wet Weight243 kg / 535.7 lbs210 kg / 462.9 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)125.0 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)201.2 km/h-
Top Speed201.2 km/h / 125.0 mph-
Max Power136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm
Max Torque143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm75Nm / 55.3 lb-ft @ 7250rpm
Engine
Bore x Stroke (mm)102.0 x 76.0 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 3.0 inches-
Displacement (cc)1254.0 cc-
Displacement (ci)76.52 cubic inches-
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 US gallons-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
CO2109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in755 cc / 46 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead, spur gear driven camshafts , a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection-
Bore x Stroke102.5 x 76 mm87 x 63.5 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:111.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid / Air cooledLiquid-cooled
EmissionsClosed-loop three-way catalytic converter, exhaust standard , Euro 4-
Engine LubricationDry sump-
Engine ManagementBMS-O-
Fuel Consumption4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)-
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve PGM-FI electronic injection
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 US gallons-
Fuel TypeUnleaded super, octane number 95 (RON) adapive fuel quality regulation (91 to 98 RON)-
StarterElectric 900WElectric
Valve System4-
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V/12Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activatedWet multiple, Assisted slipper clutch
Final DriveShaftChain
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveConstant mesh-
Transmission / DriveConstant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing system6 speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)140 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)140 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.5 inches-
Trail (mm)100 mm-
Trail (in.)3.9 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.5 inches-
Frame TypeTwo-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engineSteel diamond
Suspension - FrontTelescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm43 mm Showa SFF-CA
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel- related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheelMonoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm
Rake25.5°27˚
Steering Angle62.3°-
Trail110.9 mm / 4.3 in111 mm / 4.3 in
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in200 mm / 7.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear140 mm / 5.5 in190 mm / 7.4 in
Electrical Systems
AlternatorThree-phase alternator 508 W (nominal power)-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers2 x 310mm wave discs, 2 piston radial calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliperSingle 256mm wave disc, 1 piston caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part integral), disengageable2 Channel
RimsAluminium-Gussräder-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR1790/90-R21 M/C 54H
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17150/70-R18 M/C 70H
WheelsCast aluminium wheelsStainless steel spoked wheels, Aluminium rim, tube type
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17 in-
Wheels - Rear5.50 x 17 in-