Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 vs. BMW R 1200 R 2018

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

BMW R 1200 R 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2018

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Overview - Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 vs BMW R 1200 R 2018

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

BMW R 1200 R 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2018

Technical Specifications Honda CB750 Hornet 2023 compared to BMW R 1200 R 2018

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023
BMW R 1200 R 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn line crankpin offsetEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore87 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke63.5 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power92 HPEngine power125 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque75 NmTorque125 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11 Compression Ratio12.5
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement755 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionParalever

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,090 mmLength2,165 mm
WidthWidth780 mmWidth880 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,420 mmWheelbase1,515 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height795 mmSeat Height790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)190 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)231 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15.2 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

The new Hornet 750 is a really successful naked bike that sets itself above most competitors in the upper entry-level bike class with its wonderfully agile and powerful engine, balanced handling and chassis, comfortable riding position and, last but not least, its extensive electronic equipment. Actually, it comes very close to the middle class, only the boring swingarm and the narrow 160 rear tyre (which, however, helps the handling enormously) do not quite fit into this segment. However, it is hardly more expensive than the entry-level bikes, and instead a few, sometimes even many thousands cheaper than the mid-range. That makes it an unbeatable offer!

Powerful, high-torque engine

good brakes

comfortable seating position

agile handling

well-balanced chassis

extensive electronics

affordable, optional quickshifter

excellent price

Steel box swing arm not particularly sexy

BMW R 1200 R 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2018

The predecessor was already able to be ridden in a sporty manner as well as convincing on tours, the new R 1200 R can do even more - thanks to the pannier system (of course at extra cost), travelling is still no problem, but it masters sport even better. Thanks to the now partially water-cooled boxer twin-cylinder engine, it is wonderfully agile - 125 hp may not seem like much on paper, but the engine pushes incredibly and behaves in a cultivated manner to boot. The chassis and brakes also score highly and the seating position is sporty and upright, covering a wide spectrum from wonderful fun to long-distance touring. Unfortunately, BMW also understands the trick with the surcharge list perfectly. The basic model is well equipped with ABS that can be deactivated, traction control that can also be deactivated and two driving modes, but many interesting gimmicks are almost obligatory - and of course drive the price way up.

Sporty look

powerful engine

good sound, comfortable seating position

ABS and traction control standard

two riding modes

Many cool features only available at extra cost

poorly readable rev counter

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB750 Hornet vs BMW R 1200 R

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