Bmw R 1150 Gs vs Honda Adv 350
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1150 Gs vs Honda Adv 350. Bmw R 1150 Gs: 85 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Honda Adv 350: 29 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 208 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 125 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1150 Gs
Honda Adv 350
Horsepower (hp)
85 hp
29 hp
Torque (Nm)
98 Nm
31.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
208 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
85 hp @ 6,750 rpm
29 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
98 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
31.5 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
125 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
2.7 L/100km or approximately 37 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1150 Gs
7.8/10
"The original adventure benchmark still earns its reputation today."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
+Massive low-down torque
+Excellent long-distance comfort
Cons
−Final drive rebuilds are expensive
−Heavy in slow manoeuvres
−ABS pump failures common
Honda Adv 350
7.8/10
"A genuinely practical urban weapon that won't embarrass you anywhere."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability record
+Clever underseat helmet storage
+Smooth automatic transmission execution
Cons
−Tiny 8.1-litre fuel tank
−Front suspension feels vague
−Windscreen adjustment nearly useless
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