Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Overview - Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	76 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	55.1 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	178 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	12,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	112 Nm	Torque	115 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.3	Compression Ratio	12
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	999 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Strut
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,080 mm	Length	2,210 mm
Width	Width	685 mm	Width	915 mm
Height	Height	1,130 mm	Height	1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,507 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	199 kg	Kerb Weight	229 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.7 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Those who focus on good lap times will not find the CBR 1000 RR the best partner in the field. Those who simply want to ride nice laps around the ring or on the country road will still have fun with it. It rides heart-stoppingly, looks great and gives you a lot of feeling for the rear wheel. At the regulars' table, Honda fans can at least score points with Marquez's victories, but they won't be able to come up with the Fireblade's fabulous performance figures or lap records.

great look

transparent handling

good feeling for traction

high-quality chassis

great basis for racetrack conversion

reliable and proven technology

Peak power no longer up to date

lack of traction control

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.