Honda CB 1100 2014 vs. BMW R 12 S 2025

Honda CB 1100 2014

BMW R 12 S 2025

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Technical Specifications Honda CB 1100 2014 compared to BMW R 12 S 2025

Honda CB 1100 2014

BMW R 12 S 2025

Honda CB 1100 2014

BMW R 12 S 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	73.5 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.2 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	90 HP	Engine power	109 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	93 Nm	Torque	115 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	12
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,140 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Paralever

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Three 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	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,195 mm	Length	2,130 mm
Width	Width	835 mm	Width	870 mm
Height	Height	1,130 mm	Height	1,070 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,490 mm	Wheelbase	1,511 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	795 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	248 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	220 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.6 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB 1100 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 12 S 2025

With the R 12 S, BMW has succeeded in creating a desirable top-of-the-range model in the R 12 Inline. A feel-good engine paired with high-quality components and magnificent looks conjure up a grin under the helmet. The special paintwork takes you back to the time of the first fairing-covered BMW bike, the legendary R 90 S. In terms of driving dynamics, the BMW is absolutely in tune with the times thanks to various features. Anyone who interprets the S as an indication of exceptional sportiness may be disappointed by the lack of maximum lean angle. Everyone else will be really happy with the R 12 S feast for the eyes, provided their wallet is sufficiently bulging.

Powerful boxer engine full of character

state-of-the-art electronics

retro charm of the 70s

Quickshifter series

great knee angle

comfortable ergonomics

perfectly tuned braking system

classic gauges in the cockpit

Dynamic mode not ideally setup

more plastic than expected

uninspiring handlebar controls

limited maximum lean angle