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adventure / default rider 183 cm

BMW R 1250 GS vs Honda XL600V Transalp ergonomics

BMW R 1250 GS scores 100 vs 95 for the default rider, making it the stronger ergonomic fit than Honda XL600V Transalp in this comparison.

Fit verdict

BMW R 1250 GS

100Comfortable

All contacts reached

Honda XL600V Transalp

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

BMW R 1250 GS has the stronger default-rider fit in this generated comparison.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for BMW R 1250 GS and Honda XL600V Transalp
SpecBMW R 1250 GSHonda XL600V Transalp
Seat height850 mm850 mm
Wheelbase1,525 mm1,505 mm
Wet weight249 kg-
Displacement1,254 cc583 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

BMW R 1250 GS
Neutral (92.6 deg)
Honda XL600V Transalp
Sport (65.5 deg)

Hip angle

BMW R 1250 GS
Neutral (112.1 deg)
Honda XL600V Transalp
Neutral (100.7 deg)

Elbow angle

BMW R 1250 GS
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Honda XL600V Transalp
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

BMW R 1250 GS
Neutral (17.7 deg)
Honda XL600V Transalp
Neutral (10.0 deg)