Honda CB650R 2019 vs. BMW R 1200 R 2009

Honda CB650R 2019

Honda CB650R 2019

BMW R 1200 R 2009

BMW R 1200 R 2009

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Overview - Honda CB650R 2019 vs BMW R 1200 R 2009

Honda CB650R 2019

Honda CB650R 2019

BMW R 1200 R 2009

BMW R 1200 R 2009

Technical Specifications Honda CB650R 2019 compared to BMW R 1200 R 2009

Honda CB650R 2019
BMW R 1200 R 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore67 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke46 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power109 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.4 Compression Ratio12
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,110 mmLength2,145 mm
WidthWidth775 mmWidth872 mm
HeightHeight1,120 mmHeight1,285 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,495 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height810 mmSeat Height800 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight200 kgKerb Weight223 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15.4 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB650R 2019

Honda CB650R 2019

Honda's CB650R proves brilliantly that four-cylinder naked bikes with little displacement are also a real source of joy on the country road. The engine tuning gives enough pressure from the hairpin bend and rewards with a wonderful four-cylinder shriek after a short wait. The suspension components clearly attempt a balancing act between everyday life and sportiness, which is why unrest can quickly be found in the vehicle when approaching the cornering at a brisk pace. Somehow, however, this imperfection gives the Honda a lot of character and gives the rider the feeling of having to actively integrate himself into the action. For country road racers with a daily commute, a real recommendation!

Rev-happy engine

reasonable power

sporty seating position

wide handlebars

very rideable motorbike

comfortable for everyday use

pretty display.

Weakness in the chassis can be seen as a disadvantage

not as much power from the hairpin as two-cylinder competition

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB650R vs BMW R 1200 R

Price Honda CB650R

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Price BMW R 1200 R

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