Honda CMX1100 Rebel 2021 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2017

Honda CMX1100 Rebel 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2017

Overview - Honda CMX1100 Rebel 2021 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2017

Honda CMX1100 Rebel 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2017

Technical Specifications Honda CMX1100 Rebel 2021 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2017

Honda CMX1100 Rebel 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2017

Honda CMX1100 Rebel 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line crankpin offset	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	92 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	81.5 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	87.1 HP	Engine power	125 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,700 rpm
Torque	Torque	98 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.1	Compression Ratio	12.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,084 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Strut
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	65 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,240 mm	Length	2,207 mm
Width	Width	853 mm	Width	953 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,507 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	700 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.6 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2, A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CMX1100 Rebel 2021

The Honda Rebel 1100 is a very fun, easy to ride, agile and powerful cruiser motorbike that will probably find many friends - whether rookie or old hand. My personal highlights are the ingenious engine, the electronic equipment and the low weight in combination with the low price compared to the competition. A successful Japanese cruiser!

Powerful engine

agile handling

extensive equipment

Response could be smoother

no typical cruiser exhaust roar

BMW R 1200 GS 2017

For over 35 years, BMW has continued to expand the boxer range and is consistently working on the evolution of the GS. In addition to the EURO4 update of the engine with new catalytic converter and mapping, there are now even more features such as the Dynamic ESA Next Generation with automatic riding position compensation, which further improves stability and comfort for the rider. With its subtle colour scheme, the Exclusive version is intended for friends of a neat and subdued appearance and, unlike the flashier Rallye variant, is designed more for the road. Many features are at extra cost, but GS customers usually don't care - 90 percent are ordered with full equipment.

Mature concept

strong engine

easy handling

powerful brakes

adjustable modes and traction control

extensive equipment range

good image and value retention.

many features at extra cost

boxer exposed in really tough terrain