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BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Honda CB500X 2023

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda CB500X 2023

Honda CB500X 2023

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs Honda CB500X 2023

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda CB500X 2023

Honda CB500X 2023

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Honda CB500X 2023

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Honda CB500X 2023
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Honda CB500X 2023
Honda CB500X 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke66.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power48 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,600 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque43 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque5,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio10.7
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement471 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,155 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth830 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,410 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,445 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height830 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity17.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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.

Honda CB500X 2023

Honda CB500X 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Honda CB500X

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
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Price Honda CB500X

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