2025 Honda XL75O Transalp vs 2024 BMW F 800 GS

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

Top on paper
2025 Honda XL75O Transalp
78 pts
2024 BMW F 800 GS
22 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

2025 Honda XL75O Transalp
47.8 pts
Best fit here
2024 BMW F 800 GS
58.4 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2025 Honda XL75O Transalp
60.9 pts
2024 BMW F 800 GS
59.9 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2025 Honda XL75O Transalp
75.3 pts
2024 BMW F 800 GS
28.8 pts

New rider friendly

2025 Honda XL75O Transalp
49.5 pts
Best fit here
2024 BMW F 800 GS
51.5 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp 85 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2024 BMW F 800 GS 81.5 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 3.5 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 87 hp (2024 BMW F 800 GS) up to 92 hp (2025 Honda XL75O Transalp).
  • Torque spans 75 Nm (2025 Honda XL75O Transalp) up to 91 Nm (2024 BMW F 800 GS).
  • Weight spans 210 kg (2025 Honda XL75O Transalp) to 227 kg (2024 BMW F 800 GS).
  • Displacement spans 750 cc (2025 Honda XL75O Transalp) to 800 cc (2024 BMW F 800 GS).

Reader votes so far — total 1: 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp (0); 2024 BMW F 800 GS (1).

Specification 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp BMW F 800 GS
Brand HONDA BMW
Model 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp BMW F 800 GS
Engine size 750cc 800cc
Power 92hp 87hp
Torque 75nm. 91nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 210kg 227kg
Front brake Axial mounted two-piston brake caliper, 310 mm floating double disc Dual disc brakes, floating brake discs, 305 mm diameter, dual-piston floating caliper.
Rear brake Single piston caliper, 256 mm single disc Single disc brake, 265 mm diameter, single-piston floating caliper.
Seat height (cm) 85cm 81.5cm
Front tyre 90/90-21M/C 54H 110/80 R19
Rear tyre 150/70R18M/C 70H 150/70 R17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Showa 43 mm SFF-CA USD, 200 mm travel Telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm
Rear suspension Monoshock damper, Prolink swingarm, 190 mm travel Aluminum double-sided swingarm, central spring linkage, adjustable rebound damping
Motorcycle type Adventure Adventure
Top speed 215km/h 200km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 16.9 L – 5.5 L/100km 15 L – 4.7 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $15000 $13000
Brand price lists View HONDA price list View BMW price list
Extra features

-Five-inch TFT Panel Multi information display, Type – C, Roadsync

-Riding modes: Sport, Standard, Rain, Gravel  and  User Mode

-HSTC: Three Level + OFF

-ESS, Dual-channel ABS (Rear ABS can be deactivated)

-BMW Motorrad Connectivity with 6.5-inch TFT color display BMW Motorrad ABS Pro Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) 

-RAIN/ROAD riding modes Handguard protection Heated grips LED headlights with daytime running lights

-LED flashing turn signal indicators 12V and USB socket Adjustable brake and clutch levers

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2025 Honda XL75O Transalp vs 2024 BMW F 800 GS: listed specifications

The 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp and 2024 BMW F 800 GS differ on the listed specifications: the XL75O Transalp has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight, and the F 800 GS has more displacement and torque.

Engine displacement

F 800 GS has a larger listed engine displacement (800 cc vs 750 cc).

Peak power

XL75O Transalp has a modest listed power advantage (92 hp vs 87 hp).

Torque

F 800 GS has a clear listed torque advantage (91 Nm vs 75 Nm).

Listed top speed

XL75O Transalp has a modest listed top-speed advantage (215 km/h vs 200 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

XL75O Transalp is notably lighter on the listed weight (210 kg vs 227 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: XL75O Transalp is listed higher (85 cm) than F 800 GS (81.5 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp vs BMW F 800 GS?

2025 Honda XL75O Transalp is listed at 215 km/h (134 mph) vs 200 km/h (124 mph) for BMW F 800 GS.

Which has more horsepower, 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp or BMW F 800 GS?

2025 Honda XL75O Transalp has 92 hp compared with 87 hp on the BMW F 800 GS.

Which is lighter, 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp or BMW F 800 GS?

2025 Honda XL75O Transalp is lighter at 210 kg vs 227 kg for BMW F 800 GS.

Which is better, 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp or BMW F 800 GS?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.