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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.
Rider fit: reaching the ground
The BMW R 1250 GS has a 850 mm seat; the Honda XL600V Transalp sits at 850 mm, within a few millimetres of each other. As a rule of thumb you flat-foot a bike when your inseam roughly matches its seat height: about 85 cm for the BMW R 1250 GS and 85 cm for the Honda XL600V Transalp.
Geometry snapshot
| Spec | BMW R 1250 GS | Honda XL600V Transalp |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 850 mm | 850 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,525 mm | 1,505 mm |
| Wet weight | 249 kg | - |
| Displacement | 1,254 cc | 583 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)