BMW R 1300 GS Adventure vs Honda Adv 350
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
BMW R 1300 GS Adventure vs Honda Adv 350. BMW R 1300 GS Adventure: 145 hp (107 kW) hp, 568 lbs (258 kg) wet weight, top speed 130 mph (210 km/h) est., Motoryk rating 8.8/10. 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 1300 GS Adventure
Honda Adv 350
Horsepower (hp)
145 hp
29 hp
Torque (Nm)
110 Nm
31.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
568 kg
208 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
145 hp (107 kW)
29 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
110 lb-ft (149 Nm)
31.5 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
130 mph (210 km/h) est.
125 km/h
Weight
568 lbs (258 kg) wet
208 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
—
2.7 L/100km or approximately 37 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
BMW R 1300 GS Adventure
8.8/10
"The most capable big adventure tourer money can currently buy used."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine utterly exceptional
+Semi-active suspension transforms handling
+Massive tank, serious range
Cons
−Early software bugs linger
−Tyres disappear fast
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
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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