BMW F 850 GS 2019 vs. Honda CBF 600 2011

BMW F 850 GS 2019

Honda CBF 600 2011

Overview - BMW F 850 GS 2019 vs Honda CBF 600 2011

BMW F 850 GS 2019

Honda CBF 600 2011

Technical Specifications BMW F 850 GS 2019 compared to Honda CBF 600 2011

BMW F 850 GS 2019

Honda CBF 600 2011

BMW F 850 GS 2019

Honda CBF 600 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	77 mm	Stroke	42.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	78 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	92 Nm	Torque	59 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.7	Compression Ratio	11.6
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	853 ccm	Displacement	599.3 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Backbone

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,305 mm	Length	2,160 mm
Width	Width	922 mm	Width	765 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,593 mm	Wheelbase	1,490 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	860 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	229 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	218 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 850 GS 2019

The BMW F 850 GS also scores points in 2022 with its pleasant ergonomics and accessible character. Operation is easy and you quickly feel comfortable on the motorbike. The longer the tour, the more you miss the finesse in the details. The damping of the fork is too lax and not adjustable. The engine gets a bit boring in the long run, and the gearstick and quickshifter are always stiff. In direct comparison with other touring enduros, it is always somewhat overshadowed by more exciting models.

Good wind and weather protection

well thought-out operating concept

practical equipment

very accessible operation and driveability in everyday use

good seat comfort

great connectivity solution

Vibrations in the upper rev range

boring engine

stiff quickshifter gearstick

front damping too lax

fork not adjustable

ponderous feel

front brake could do with more bite.

Honda CBF 600 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW F 850 GS vs Honda CBF 600

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