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BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs. Honda CBF 600 2008

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Honda CBF 600 2008

Honda CBF 600 2008

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs Honda CBF 600 2008

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Honda CBF 600 2008

Honda CBF 600 2008

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2012 compared to Honda CBF 600 2008

BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Honda CBF 600 2008
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Honda CBF 600 2008
Honda CBF 600 2008

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power78 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement599 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,480 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height770 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight203 kgDry Weight194 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
Top SpeedTop Speed200 km/hTop Speed200 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

Honda CBF 600 2008

Honda CBF 600 2008

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Honda CBF 600

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Honda CBF 600

Model year
Current average market prices

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