Honda CB 1000 R 2008 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda CB 1000 R 2008

Honda CB 1000 R 2008

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Overview - Honda CB 1000 R 2008 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda CB 1000 R 2008

Honda CB 1000 R 2008

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications Honda CB 1000 R 2008 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda CB 1000 R 2008
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height828 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB 1000 R 2008

Honda CB 1000 R 2008

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB 1000 R vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Honda CB 1000 R

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Price BMW R 1200 GS

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