BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Honda CBF 1000 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda CBF 1000 2009

Honda CBF 1000 2009

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs Honda CBF 1000 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda CBF 1000 2009

Honda CBF 1000 2009

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Honda CBF 1000 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Honda CBF 1000 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore75 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke56.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power98 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque93 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio11
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,155 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth780 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,240 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,480 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height795 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight229 kgKerb Weight242 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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 CBF 1000 2009

Honda CBF 1000 2009

As far as fun is concerned, the wicked look and slim shape of the CBF1000F at least already suggest that it won't fall by the wayside. A motorbike that can do so much that it may seem too ordinary to many. But a motorbike will never be that. That's what it boils down to: spurned at the pub, bought at the dealer.

Moped

beginner and re-entry friendly

easy handling

cockpit

looks

C-ABS

powerful engine.

without corners and edges

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Honda CBF 1000

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Honda CBF 1000

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