BMW F 800R (2012) vs Honda VT 125C Shadow (2003-06)
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| Make: | BMW | Honda |
| Model: | F 800R | VT 125C Shadow |
| Years: | 2012 | 2003-06 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. | 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 82 x 75.8 mm | 42 x 45 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic injection, digital engine electronics (BMS-KP) | 2x 22mm VP-type |
| Ignition: | Knock control and oxygen sensors. | Digital transistorised with electronic advance |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 64 kW / 87 hp @ 8000 rpm | 15 hp / 10.9 kW @ 11000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 86 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 63 lbs/ft @ 6000 rpm | 11 Nm / 8.1 ft.lb @ 9000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | ∅43mm Telescopic fork | 35mm Telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 125 mm / 4.9 in. | 110 mm / 4.3 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Cast aluminium double-sided swing arm, central, suspension strut, spring pre-tension by means of hand | Dual shocks with adjustable preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 125 mm / 4.9 in. | 80 mm / 3.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 240mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅265mm disc, 1 piston caliper | 130mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 100/90-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 | 130/90-15 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2145 mm / 84.4 in. Width 905 mm / 35.6 in. (incl. mirrors) Height 1160 mm / 45.7 in (excl. mirrors) | Length 2300mm / 90.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 800 mm / 31.5 in. (low seat: 775 mm / 30.5 in., high seat: 825 mm / 32.5 in) | 680 mm / 26.8 in |
| Dry Weight: | 177 kg / 390 lbs | 145 kg / 319.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.8 US gal |