2003 BMW F 650GS vs 2025 Honda XL750 Transalp

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2003 BMW F 650GS 2003 BMW F 650GS

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Single cylinder
Power
37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm
Top Speed
183.4 km/h / 114 mph
Weight
191 kg / 421.1 lbs.
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
Year20032025
ColoursBlack, Red, Orange, Blue-
Make ModelBMW F 650GSHonda XL750 Transalp
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,479 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)58.2 inches-
Seat Height (in.)30.7 inches-
Seat Height (mm)780 mm-
Seat Height780 mm / 30.7 in.850 mm / 33.4 in
Wheelbase1479 mm / 58.2 in.1560 mm / 61.4 in
Ground Clearance-210 mm / 8.2 in
Height1265 mm / 49.8 in.1455 mm / 57.2in
Length2175 mm / 85.6 in.2325 mm / 91.5 in
Width910 mm / 35.8 in.838 mm / 32.9 in
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)17.30 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)191 210
Dry Weight (lbs.)425.5 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.57 gallons-
Dry Weight (kg)193-
Dry Weight176 kg / 388 lbs.-
Fuel Capacity17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.16.9 Litres / 4.4 US gal
Wet Weight191 kg / 421.1 lbs.210 kg / 462.9 lbs
Performance
Top Speed183.4 km/h / 114 mph-
Max Power37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm
Max Torque60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm75Nm / 55.3 lb-ft @ 7250rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.2591 HP/kg-
Standing Start ¼ Mile13.4 sec-
Engine
Stroke4-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.50 litres-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.19 gallons-
Engine TypeSingle cylinder-
Displacement (ci)39.79 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)652.00 cc-
Displacement652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.755 cc / 46 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke100 x 83mm87 x 63.5 mm
Compression Ratio11.5:111.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid-cooled
Fuel Consumption4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 US mpg-
Fuel InductionFuel inductionPGM-FI electronic injection
Fuel Range370.2 kms / 230 miles-
Fuel ReserveApprox. 4.5 Litres / 1.2 US gal.-
IgnitionCapacitor Discharge Ignition system -
LubricationDry sump-
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V / 12Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operatedWet multiple, Assisted slipper clutch
Final DriveChainChain
Gear Ratios1st 2.75 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.31 / 4th 1.05 / 5th 0.88:1-
Transmission / Drive5 Speed 6 speed
Chassis
Frame TypeBridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear sectionSteel diamond
Suspension - Front41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge43 mm Showa SFF-CA
Suspension - RearSpring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustableMonoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm
Rake-27˚
Steering Head Angle60.8°-
Trail123 mm / 4.8 in.111 mm / 4.3 in
Wheel Travel - Front170 mm / 6.6 in200 mm / 7.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear165 mm / 6.4 in190 mm / 7.4 in
Electrical Systems
AlternatorThree-phase alternator 400W-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper2 x 310mm wave discs, 2 piston radial calipers
Brakes - RearSingle ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliperSingle 256mm wave disc, 1 piston caliper
ABS-2 Channel
Tyres - Front100/90-19 90/90-R21 M/C 54H
Tyres - Rear130/80-17 150/70-R18 M/C 70H
WheelsWire spoke wheelsStainless steel spoked wheels, Aluminium rim, tube type
Wheels - Front2.50 x 19-
Wheels - Rear3.00 x 17-