Honda XL 600V Transalp (1990) vs BMW G 650 X Challenge (2007) vs BMW R 1100GS (1995) vs Yamaha XS 650 Special (1982) vs Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (2014)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Honda	BMW	BMW	Yamaha	Triumph
Model:	XL 600V Transalp	G 650 X Challenge	R 1100GS	XS 650 Special	Thunderbird 1600
Years:	1990	2007	1995	1982	2014
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	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity:	583 cc / 35.5 cu-in	652 cc / 39.8 cub in.	1084 cc / 66.1 cu in	653 cc / 39.8 cu in	1597 cc / 97.5 cu in
Bore x Stroke:	75.0 x 66 mm	100 x 83 mm	99 x 70.5 mm	75 x 74 mm	103.8 x 94.3mm
Compression Ratio:	9.2:1	11.5:1	10.3:1	8.5:1	9.7:1
Induction:	2x 32 mm Keihin Carburettor CV	Fuel induction	Bosch Motronic 2.2 with fuel cutoff when coasting	2 x Mikuni BS34SU carburetors	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI , progressive linkage on throttle
Ignition:	Electronic	Capacitor Discharge Ignition system	Electronic MA 2.2 controlled by Bosch Motronic	Battery, induction coil	Digital, inductive type via electronic engine management
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric and kick	Electric
Max Power:	55 hp / 41 kW @ 8000 rpm	39 kW / 53 hp @ 7000 rpm	59 kW / 80 hp @ 6750 rpm	39.5 kW / 53 hp @ 7200 rpm	63 kW / 85.6 hp @ 4850 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	54 Nm / 5.5 kgf-m / 39.8 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm	146 Nm / 14.89 kgf-m / 107.7 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm
Transmission:	5 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain	Chain	Shaft	Chain	Toothed belt
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)	Telescopic forks	Showa 47 mm forks
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)	Dual shock absorbers	Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload
Front Brakes:	Single 276 mm disc	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston calipers	2 x ∅297mm Discs, 3 piston calipers	Twin hydraulic discs, 267 mm	2 x 310 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes:	130 mm Drum	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston calipers	Single ∅250mm disc, 3 piston caliper	Single hydraulic disc, 267 mm	Single 310 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	90/90-21 54S	90/90 S 21	110/80 R19	3.50S-19	120/70 R19
Rear Tyre:	130/80-17 64S	120/70 S 18	150/70 R17	130/90S-16	200/50 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	Length: 2130 mm / 83.9" Width: 930 mm / 36.6" Height: 1225 mm / 48.2"	Length 2350mm / 92.5 in Width 947mm / 37.2 in (Handlebars) Height 1216mm / 47.9 in
Wheelbase:	1505 mm / 59.2 in	1500 mm / 59.1 in.	1509 mm / 59.4 in	1435 mm / 56.5"	1641 mm / 64.6in
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	785 mm / 30.9"	702 mm / 27.6 in
Dry Weight:	175 kg / 386 lbs	144 kg / 317 lbs.	225 kg / 496.0 lbs	210 kg / 463 lbs	308 kg / 678 lbs
Fuel Capacity:	18 Litres / 4.7 US gal	9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal	24 Liters / US 6.3 gal	11.5 Litres / 3.0 US gal	22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal