Honda XL 600V Transalp (1990) vs BMW G 650 X Challenge (2007) vs BMW R 1100GS (1995)
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| Make: | Honda | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | XL 600V Transalp | G 650 X Challenge | R 1100GS |
| Years: | 1990 | 2007 | 1995 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 52° V-Twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 583 cc / 35.5 cu-in | 652 cc / 39.8 cub in. | 1084 cc / 66.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 75.0 x 66 mm | 100 x 83 mm | 99 x 70.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | 11.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 32 mm Keihin Carburettor CV | Fuel induction | Bosch Motronic 2.2 with fuel cutoff when coasting |
| Ignition: | Electronic | Capacitor Discharge Ignition system | Electronic MA 2.2 controlled by Bosch Motronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 55 hp / 41 kW @ 8000 rpm | 39 kW / 53 hp @ 7000 rpm | 59 kW / 80 hp @ 6750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 52.6 Nm / 38.8 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm | 60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.3 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm | 97Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71 lb-ft / @ 5250 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Single downtube with double loop cradle of rectangular section | Bridge-type steel tube frame with bolted die-cast | Three piece (front and rear sections with load-bearing engine) |
| Front Suspension: | 41 mm Telescopic hydraulic forks | ∅45mm Upside-down telescopic fork | BMW Telelever Single gas-filled shock absorber with progressive coil spring, Preload adjustment (five steps) |
| Rear Suspension: | Pro-link monoshock | Aluminum 2-unit cast swing arm, air damping | BMW Paralever (single-sided swinging arm) Single gas-filled shock absorber with coil spring, Preload adjustment (continuously adjustable by handwheel), Rebound damping (continuously adjustable by screw) |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 187 mm / 7.4 in | 270 mm / 10.8 in. | 200 mm / 7.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 276 mm disc | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston calipers | 2 x ∅297mm Discs, 3 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | 130 mm Drum | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston calipers | Single ∅250mm disc, 3 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90-21 54S | 90/90 S 21 | 110/80 R19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/80-17 64S | 120/70 S 18 | 150/70 R17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2260 mm / 89.0 in Width 865 mm / 34.0 in Height 905 mm / 35.6 in | Length: 2205 mm / 86.8 in. Width: 907 mm / 35.7 in. (incl. mirrors) Height: 1255 mm / 49.4 in. (excl. mirrors) | Length 2189 mm / 85.4 in Width 920 mm / 35.9 in Height 1366 mm / 53.7 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1505 mm / 59.2 in | 1500 mm / 59.1 in. | 1509 mm / 59.4 in |
| Seat Height: | 850 mm / 33.5 in | 930 mm / 36.6 in (low seat: 910 mm / 35.8 in.) | 840 mm / 33.0 in - 860 mm / 33.8 in |
| Dry Weight: | 175 kg / 386 lbs | 144 kg / 317 lbs. | 225 kg / 496.0 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 194 kg / 428 lbs | 156 kg / 344 lbs. | 240 kg / 549 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal | 24 Liters / US 6.3 gal |
| Consumption Average: | 18.3 km/lit | 5.2 L/100 km / 19.3 km/l / 45.4 US mpg | 6.1 L/100 km / 16.4 km/l / 35.6 US mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 13.4 sec / 152.8 km/h | 14.0 sec | 12.5 sec / 168.2 km/h /104.5 mph |
| Top Speed: | 172.5 km/h / 107 mph | 162.9 km/h / 101 mph. | 201.6 km/h / 125.3 mph |