BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Honda CB1000R Black Edition 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda CB1000R Black Edition 2021

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Honda CB1000R Black Edition 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda CB1000R Black Edition 2021

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda CB1000R Black Edition 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	75 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	56.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	105 HP	Engine power	145 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	104 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11.6
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,210 mm	Length	2,120 mm
Width	Width	915 mm	Width	789 mm
Height	Height	1,450 mm	Height	1,090 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,507 mm	Wheelbase	1,455 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.2 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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 CB1000R Black Edition 2021

Noble, dignified and incredibly powerful. The CB1000R Black Edition cuts a fine figure both in front of the opera and on a sporty smoke-up on the country road. Even under full load, the power unit exudes pure composure, while the chassis and brake components also cope well with the power and weight. A great all-round naked bike package that conveys Honda quality through and through.

powerful engine

smooth quickshifter

nimble handling

5-inch TFT display

classy appearance

narrow handlebar

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Honda CB1000R Black Edition

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