BMW K 1200RS (1997-98) vs Honda CB 125 (1970-71)
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| Make: | BMW | Honda |
| Model: | K 1200RS | CB 125 |
| Years: | 1997-98 | 1970-71 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, twin cylinder, OHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1171 cc / 71.4 cu in | 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 70.5 x 75 mm | 44 x 41 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Electronic intake pipe injection | 2x Keihin 22mm slide type manual choke |
| Ignition: | Bosch Motronic | Battery & coil |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 97 kW / 130 hp @ 8750 rpm | 15 hp / 10.9 kW @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm | 1.05 kgf-m / 7.5 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telelever, stanchion diameter ∅35 mm, central strut | Oil-damped telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Die cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, central strut, spring preload and rebound damping adjustable | Dual shocks, swinging arm |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 2.50-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/60 ZR18 | 2.75-18 |
| Wet Weight: | 280 kg / 617 lbs | 133 kg / 295.4 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 L / 5.8 US gal | 10 Litres / 10.6 US gal |