Bmw R 1200 Gsa vs Honda X-adv 750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1200 Gsa vs Honda X-adv 750. Bmw R 1200 Gsa: 125 hp @ 7,750 rpm (2014–2018 water-cooled model) hp, 268 kg (wet/curb weight, 2014–2018 model) weight, top speed 200 km/h (est.), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Honda X-adv 750: 58 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 238 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1200 Gsa
Honda X-adv 750
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
58 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
69 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
268 kg
238 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm (2014–2018 water-cooled model)
58 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
69 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (est.)
175 km/h
Weight
268 kg (wet/curb weight, 2014–2018 model)
238 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average; varies by riding style)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1200 Gsa
8.5/10
"The definitive used adventure tourer if budget allows proper maintenance."
Pros
+Bulletproof long-distance capability
+Excellent resale value retention
+Shaft drive, minimal chain hassle
Cons
−Heavy at low speeds
−ESA sensors fail expensively
−Dealer servicing costs bite
Honda X-adv 750
8.0/10
"A genuinely clever machine that rewards patient, practical riders hugely."
Pros
+DCT gearbox genuinely excellent
+Brilliant underseat storage capacity
+Strong, smooth 750cc engine
Cons
−Fork seals leak on early bikes
−Too heavy for real offroad
−Tall seat height excludes shorties
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