Honda MSX 125 2020 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda MSX 125 2020

Honda MSX 125 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Overview - Honda MSX 125 2020 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda MSX 125 2020

Honda MSX 125 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications Honda MSX 125 2020 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Honda MSX 125 2020
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Honda MSX 125 2020
Honda MSX 125 2020
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore52.4 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke57.9 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power10 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque10.9 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,500 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9.3 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement125 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter12 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter12 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength1,760 mmLength2,210 mm
WidthWidth755 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,010 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,200 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height765 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight102 kgKerb Weight229 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity5.5 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA1License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda MSX 125 2020

Honda MSX 125 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda MSX 125 vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Honda MSX 125

Model year
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Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Current average market prices

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