BMW K 1200RS (1997-98) vs Honda XL 600V Transalp (1992)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Honda |
| Model: | K 1200RS | XL 600V Transalp |
| Years: | 1997-98 | 1992 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 52° V-Twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1171 cc / 71.4 cu in | 583 cc / 35.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 70.5 x 75 mm | 75 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Electronic intake pipe injection | 2x 32 mm Keihin Carburettor CV |
| Ignition: | Bosch Motronic | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 97 kW / 130 hp @ 8750 rpm | 55 hp / 41 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm | 52.6 Nm / 38.8 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 2.045 / 2nd 1.600 / 3rd 1.267 / 4th 1.038 / 5th 0.900 / 6th 0.829:1 | 1st: 2.571 2nd: 1.777 3rd: 1.380 4th: 1.125 5th: 0.961 |
| Frame: | Bridging frame consisting of die-cast aluminium, engine decoupled from vibration through bearings | Single downtube with double loop cradle of rectangular section |
| Front Suspension: | Telelever, stanchion diameter ∅35 mm, central strut | 41 mm Telescopic hydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Die cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, central strut, spring preload and rebound damping adjustable | Pro-link monoshock |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 276 mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 240 mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/60 ZR18 | 130/80-17 |
| Seat Height: | 770 mm to 800 mm / 303 in. to 31.5 in. | 850 mm / 33.5 in |
| Dry Weight: | 266 kg / 586 lbs | 183.0 kg / 404 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 280 kg / 617 lbs | 202.0 kg / 445 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 L / 5.8 US gal | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |
| Consumption Average: | 6.4 L/100 km / 15.7 km/l / 36.9 US mpg | 18.3 km/lit |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 11.4 sec / 194 km/h / 120.6 mph | 13.4 sec / 152.8 km/h |
| Top Speed: | 246 km/h / 153 mph | 172.5 km/h |