Bmw R 850 Gs vs Honda Adv 350
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 850 Gs vs Honda Adv 350. Bmw R 850 Gs: 70 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 850 Gs
Honda Adv 350
Horsepower (hp)
70 hp
29 hp
Torque (Nm)
74 Nm
31.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
208 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
70 hp @ 6,500 rpm
29 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
74 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
31.5 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
125 km/h
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
5.0–6.0 L/100km (approx. 17–20 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 850 Gs
7.5/10
"Trustworthy adventure workhorse if you check the splines first."
Pros
+Bulletproof oilhead engine
+Surprisingly capable off-road
+Massive parts availability
Cons
−Final drive spline failure risk
−Frequent valve clearance needed
−Early ABS reliability concerns
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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