BMW R 1200 R 2009 vs. Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

BMW R 1200 R 2009

BMW R 1200 R 2009

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

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Overview - BMW R 1200 R 2009 vs Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

BMW R 1200 R 2009

BMW R 1200 R 2009

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 R 2009 compared to Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

BMW R 1200 R 2009
Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore101 mmBore87 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke63.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power109 HPEngine power92 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque75 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio11
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement755 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,145 mmLength2,090 mm
WidthWidth872 mmWidth780 mm
HeightHeight1,285 mmHeight1,085 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,495 mmWheelbase1,420 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height800 mmSeat Height795 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity15.2 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 R 2009

BMW R 1200 R 2009

The predecessor was already able to be ridden in a sporty manner as well as convincing on tours, the new R 1200 R can do even more - thanks to the pannier system (of course at extra cost), travelling is still no problem, but it masters sport even better. Thanks to the now partially water-cooled boxer twin-cylinder engine, it is wonderfully agile - 125 hp may not seem like much on paper, but the engine pushes incredibly and behaves in a cultivated manner to boot. The chassis and brakes also score highly and the seating position is sporty and upright, covering a wide spectrum from wonderful fun to long-distance touring. Unfortunately, BMW also understands the trick with the surcharge list perfectly. The basic model is well equipped with ABS that can be deactivated, traction control that can also be deactivated and two driving modes, but many interesting gimmicks are almost obligatory - and of course drive the price way up.

Sporty look

powerful engine

good sound

comfortable seating position

ABS and traction control standard

two riding modes

Many cool features only available at extra cost

poorly readable speedometer and rev counter

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

Honda CB750 Hornet 2023

The new Hornet 750 is a really successful naked bike that sets itself above most competitors in the upper entry-level bike class with its wonderfully agile and powerful engine, balanced handling and chassis, comfortable riding position and, last but not least, its extensive electronic equipment. Actually, it comes very close to the middle class, only the boring swingarm and the narrow 160 rear tyre (which, however, helps the handling enormously) do not quite fit into this segment. However, it is hardly more expensive than the entry-level bikes, and instead a few, sometimes even many thousands cheaper than the mid-range. That makes it an unbeatable offer!

Powerful, high-torque engine

good brakes

comfortable seating position

agile handling

well-balanced chassis

extensive electronics

affordable, optional quickshifter

excellent price

Steel box swing arm not particularly sexy

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 R vs Honda CB750 Hornet

Price BMW R 1200 R

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Price Honda CB750 Hornet

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