2024 BMW F 800 GS vs HONDA XL750 TRANSALP
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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.
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
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 BMW F 800 GS 81.5 cm Lowest seat here
- HONDA XL750 TRANSALP 85.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4 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 90 hp (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP).
- Torque spans 74.6 Nm (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) up to 91 Nm (2024 BMW F 800 GS).
- Weight spans 208 kg (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) to 227 kg (2024 BMW F 800 GS).
- Displacement spans 750 cc (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) to 800 cc (2024 BMW F 800 GS).
Reader votes so far — total 7: 2024 BMW F 800 GS (4); HONDA XL750 TRANSALP (3).
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| Specification | BMW F 800 GS | HONDA XL750 TRANSALP |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | HONDA |
| Model | BMW F 800 GS | HONDA XL750 TRANSALP |
| Engine size | 800cc | 750cc |
| Power | 87hp | 90hp |
| Torque | 91nm. | 74.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 227kg | 208kg |
| Front brake | Dual disc brakes, floating brake discs, 305 mm diameter, dual-piston floating caliper. | Dual 310mm x 4.5mm ‘Wave’ Discs with Axial Mounted 2 Piston Calipers |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, 265 mm diameter, single-piston floating caliper. | Single 256mm x 6.0mm ‘Wave’ Disc is Operated by a Single-Piston Caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 81.5cm | 85.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/80 R19 | 90/90 - 21 M/C 54H |
| Rear tyre | 150/70 R17 | 150/70 - R 18 M/C 70H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm | Showa 43mm SFF-CA USD – 200mm Travel |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum double-sided swingarm, central spring linkage, adjustable rebound damping | Pro-Link system w/ single Showa remote-reservoir shock; 7.5 in. travel |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 200km/h | 220km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15 L – 4.7 L/100km | 17 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $13000 | $9999 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -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 |
-5-inch TFT color display, Assist and slipper clutch, Honda Smartphone Voice Control system (HSVCS) -The Throttle By Wire (TBW), Emergency stop signal, Four levels of Engine Power and three of Engine Brake -Four default rider modes; SPORT, STANDARD, RAIN and GRAVEL |
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2024 BMW F 800 GS vs 2023 HONDA XL750 TRANSALP: listed specifications
The 2024 BMW F 800 GS and 2023 HONDA XL750 TRANSALP are closely matched in peak power, while the F 800 GS has more displacement and torque, and the XL750 TRANSALP has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
F 800 GS has a larger listed engine displacement (800 cc vs 750 cc).
Peak power
F 800 GS and XL750 TRANSALP have very similar peak power (87 hp vs 90 hp).
Torque
F 800 GS has a clear listed torque advantage (91 Nm vs 74.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
XL750 TRANSALP has a clear listed top-speed advantage (220 km/h vs 200 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
XL750 TRANSALP is notably lighter on the listed weight (208 kg vs 227 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: XL750 TRANSALP is listed higher (85.5 cm) than F 800 GS (81.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while peak power remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW F 800 GS vs HONDA XL750 TRANSALP?
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) vs 200 km/h (124 mph) for BMW F 800 GS.
Which has more horsepower, BMW F 800 GS or HONDA XL750 TRANSALP?
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP has 90 hp compared with 87 hp on the BMW F 800 GS.
Which is lighter, BMW F 800 GS or HONDA XL750 TRANSALP?
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP is lighter at 208 kg vs 227 kg for BMW F 800 GS.
Which is better, BMW F 800 GS or HONDA XL750 TRANSALP?
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.
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