BMW R 1200 GS 2010 vs. Honda CBF 600 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Honda CBF 600 2011

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2010 vs Honda CBF 600 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Honda CBF 600 2011

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2010 compared to Honda CBF 600 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Honda CBF 600 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Honda CBF 600 2011

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	42.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	78 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	120 Nm	Torque	59 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11.6
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	599.3 ccm

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Backbone

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double 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	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	110 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Length	Length	2,210 mm	Length	2,160 mm
Width	Width	915 mm	Width	765 mm
Height	Height	1,450 mm	Height	1,110 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,507 mm	Wheelbase	1,490 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	229 kg	Kerb Weight	213 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

A GS Adventure has practically everything you need for the big trip. But firstly, Touratech manufactures some parts for BMW anyway and secondly, it doesn't stop with the optional extras offered by the Bavarians.

Sporty look

well equipped

enough storage space

The technology of the conversion takes some getting used to

Honda CBF 600 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Honda CBF 600

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