BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2018 vs. Honda CRF300L 2023

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2018

Honda CRF300L 2023

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2018 vs Honda CRF300L 2023

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2018

Honda CRF300L 2023

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2018 compared to Honda CRF300L 2023

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2018

Honda CRF300L 2023

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2018

Honda CRF300L 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	63 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125 HP	Engine power	27.3 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	125 Nm	Torque	26.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	10.7
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	286 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Riding modes	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	80 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	100 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	120 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,255 mm	Length	2,230 mm
Width	Width	980 mm	Width	820 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,455 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	910 mm	Seat Height	880 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	260 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	142 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	30 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	7.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2018

As the most successful supplier of large-volume touring enduros, BMW has for years been highly successful in establishing the large R 1200 GS Adventure as the ultimate long-distance touring motorbike. Building on the driving dynamics and high off-road and touring competence of the conventional R 1200 GS, the Adventure represents the maximum solution for off-road touring riders. With its bulky fairing and 30-litre tank, the 125 hp engine has more to haul, but a high degree of agility is still maintained. Nothing is spared in terms of equipment, the big Adventure offers the full programme: ABS, ASC (Automatic Stability Control) and two riding modes "Rain" and "Road" are standard.

Powerful engine

relatively easy to ride

30 litre fuel tank

excellent ergonomics

stable brakes.

High weight

high price