BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Honda NT1100 2026

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda NT1100 2026

Honda NT1100 2026

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs Honda NT1100 2026

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda NT1100 2026

Honda NT1100 2026

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Honda NT1100 2026

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Honda NT1100 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore92 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke81.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power102 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque112 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque5,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio10.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,084 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

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 mmLength2,240 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth860 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,340 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,535 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height820 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity20.4 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 NT1100 2026

Honda NT1100 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Honda NT1100

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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