BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011 vs. Honda CL500 2023

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

Honda CL500 2023

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011 compared to Honda CL500 2023

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

Honda CL500 2023

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

Honda CL500 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	104 HP	Engine power	47 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	43.4 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	10.7
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	471 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Length	Length	2,240 mm	Length	2,175 mm
Width	Width	990 mm	Width	831 mm
Height	Height	1,525 mm	Height	1,135 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,485 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	910 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	33 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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Honda CL500 2023

Uncomplicated scrambler with a cool look, light-footed handling and a rev-happy engine - riding fun guaranteed for everyone. The CL500 proves to be a fun companion for every day on paved and unpaved roads. With a wide range of accessories available ex works, the Scrambler can be completely customised.

attractive price

comfortable ergonomics

stylish look

agile, easy handling

Display poorly legible

little long-distance comfort

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure vs Honda CL500

Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

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Price Honda CL500

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BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011 vs. Honda CL500 2023

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011 compared to Honda CL500 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2011

Honda CL500 2023

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure vs Honda CL500

Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

Price Honda CL500

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