BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs. Honda CBR 650F 2014

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Honda CBR 650F 2014

Honda CBR 650F 2014

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs Honda CBR 650F 2014

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Honda CBR 650F 2014

Honda CBR 650F 2014

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2012 compared to Honda CBR 650F 2014

BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Honda CBR 650F 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke46 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power87 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque63 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque8,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio11.4
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width110 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height55 %
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,110 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth755 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,145 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height810 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity17.3 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

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 CBR 650F 2014

Honda CBR 650F 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Honda CBR 650F

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Honda CBR 650F

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