2025 Honda XL75O Transalp vs 2024 BMW F 900 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.
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.
- 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp 85 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 BMW F 900 GS 87 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2 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 92 hp (2025 Honda XL75O Transalp) up to 105 hp (2024 BMW F 900 GS).
- Torque spans 75 Nm (2025 Honda XL75O Transalp) up to 93 Nm (2024 BMW F 900 GS).
- Weight spans 210 kg (2025 Honda XL75O Transalp) to 219 kg (2024 BMW F 900 GS).
- Displacement spans 750 cc (2025 Honda XL75O Transalp) to 900 cc (2024 BMW F 900 GS).
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| Specification | 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp | BMW F 900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | BMW |
| Model | 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp | BMW F 900 GS |
| Engine size | 750cc | 900cc |
| Power | 92hp | 105hp |
| Torque | 75nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Single cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 210kg | 219kg |
| 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 | 87cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21M/C 54H | 90/90 R21 |
| 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 | Upside-down fork, 43 mm diameter, manually adjustable spring preload, adjustable rebound and compression damping. |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock damper, Prolink swingarm, 190 mm travel | Aluminum, double-sided swingarm, directly hinged WAD central spring linkage, hydraulic spring base adjustable, adjustable rebound progressive shock absorber. |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 215km/h | 210km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16.9 L – 5.5 L/100km | 14.5 L – 4.8 L/100km |
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| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $15000 | $14195 |
| 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), Akrapovič sport rear muffler, RAIN/ROAD riding modes -LED headlights with daytime running lights, LED flashing turn signal indicators -12V and USB socket, Engine guard, Heated grips, Handguard protection -Adjustable gear shift pedal |
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2025 Honda XL75O Transalp vs 2024 BMW F 900 GS: listed specifications
The 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp and 2024 BMW F 900 GS differ on the listed specifications: the XL75O Transalp has a lower listed weight, and the F 900 GS has more displacement, peak power and torque.
Engine displacement
F 900 GS has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 750 cc).
Peak power
F 900 GS has a modest listed power advantage (105 hp vs 92 hp).
Torque
F 900 GS has a clear listed torque advantage (93 Nm vs 75 Nm).
Listed top speed
XL75O Transalp and F 900 GS have very similar listed top speeds (215 km/h vs 210 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
XL75O Transalp has a modest listed weight advantage (210 kg vs 219 kg). XL75O Transalp has a lower listed seat height (85 cm vs 87 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, weight and seat height, while listed top speed remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp vs BMW F 900 GS?
2025 Honda XL75O Transalp is listed at 215 km/h (134 mph) vs 210 km/h (130 mph) for BMW F 900 GS.
Which has more horsepower, 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp or BMW F 900 GS?
BMW F 900 GS has 105 hp compared with 92 hp on the 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp.
Which is lighter, 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp or BMW F 900 GS?
2025 Honda XL75O Transalp is lighter at 210 kg vs 219 kg for BMW F 900 GS.
Which is better, 2025 Honda XL75O Transalp or BMW F 900 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.
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