Honda CR 500R (1983) vs BMW G 650GS (2009)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | BMW |
| Model: | CR 500R | G 650GS |
| Years: | 1983 | 2009 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder, membrane & power valve | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 491.4 cc / 29.9 cu-in | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 89.0 x 79.0 mm | 100 x 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.7:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Induction: | Single 38mm Keihin flat-slide carburettor | Fuel induction |
| Ignition: | CDI | Capacitor Discharge Ignition system |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 59 hp / 44 kW @ 6600 rpm | 37 kW / 48 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 65.7 Nm / 48.5 lb-ft @ 6600 rpm | 60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet plate | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Welded steel tubing | Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section |
| Front Suspension: | 46mm Showa telescopic fork | ∅41mm telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 305 mm / 12.0 in | 170 mm / 6.7 in. |
| Rear Suspension: | Showa Prolink with adjustable compression/rebound dampening | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable. |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 315 mm / 12.4 in | 165 mm / 6.5 in. |
| Front Brakes: | Single 240mm disc hydraulic 2 piston caliper | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-21 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 5.10-18 | 130/80-17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1508.7 mm / 59.4 in | 1484 mm / 58.4 in. |
| Seat Height: | 937 mm / 36.8 in | 860 mm to 900 mm / 33.9 in. to 35.4 in. |
| Dry Weight: | 102.1 kg / 225.0 lbs | 176 kg / 388 lbs. |
| Wet Weight: | 108.0 Kg / 238.1 lbs | 191 kg / 421 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 9 Litres / 2.38 US gal | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. |