BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2026 vs. Honda CB 1000 R 2016

BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2026

BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2026

Honda CB 1000 R 2016

Honda CB 1000 R 2016

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Overview - BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2026 vs Honda CB 1000 R 2016

BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2026

BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2026

Honda CB 1000 R 2016

Honda CB 1000 R 2016

Technical Specifications BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2026 compared to Honda CB 1000 R 2016

BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2026
Honda CB 1000 R 2016
BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2026
BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2026
Honda CB 1000 R 2016
Honda CB 1000 R 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore86 mmBore75 mm
StrokeStroke77 mmStroke56.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power125 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque93 NmTorque99 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque7,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.1 Compression Ratio11.2
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement895 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTwin Tube, Load-bearing engineFrame typeBackbone

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,300 mmLength2,105 mm
WidthWidth939 mmWidth805 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,593 mmWheelbase1,445 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height875 mmSeat Height825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)246 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)222 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity23 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2026

BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2026

The small Adventure looks really big even next to an R 1300 GS. The bike offers a high level of riding comfort combined with accessible handling. However, due to the huge tank and the ponderous front end, it loses a significant advantage of the F 900 GS - it is not a lighter-footed alternative to a large Adventure.

Practical features

high range

pleasantly controllable engine

great electronics package

great riding comfort

pleasant ergonomics

easy handling

Off-road and when manoeuvring, the bike feels tiring and heavy

the bike looks cumbersome and clumsy

Honda CB 1000 R 2016

Honda CB 1000 R 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW F 900 GS Adventure vs Honda CB 1000 R

Price BMW F 900 GS Adventure

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Honda CB 1000 R

Model year
Current average market prices

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