BMW R 1300 GS Adventure vs Honda X-adv 750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
BMW R 1300 GS Adventure vs Honda X-adv 750. 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 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 1300 GS Adventure
Honda X-adv 750
Horsepower (hp)
145 hp
58 hp
Torque (Nm)
110 Nm
69 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
568 kg
238 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
145 hp (107 kW)
58 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
110 lb-ft (149 Nm)
69 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
Top Speed
130 mph (210 km/h) est.
175 km/h
Weight
568 lbs (258 kg) wet
238 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
—
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
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 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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