Bmw R 1300 Gs vs Honda Adv 350
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1300 Gs vs Honda Adv 350. Bmw R 1300 Gs: 145 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 237 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), 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
Honda Adv 350
Horsepower (hp)
145 hp
29 hp
Torque (Nm)
149 Nm
31.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
237 kg
208 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
145 hp @ 7,750 rpm
29 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
31.5 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated)
125 km/h
Weight
237 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
2.7 L/100km or approximately 37 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1300 Gs
8.8/10
"The benchmark adventure bike, best bought used with patience."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine is outstanding
+Best chassis in class
+Excellent electronics suite
Cons
−ASA gearbox needs checking
−Options wildly inflate price
−Tall seat alienates shorter riders
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
Top 10 Accessories
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