Moto Guzzi Nouvo Falcone 500 CF (1971-) vs Honda CBF 125 Stunner (2015-) vs BMW R 1200GS LC (2013)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Moto Guzzi | Honda | BMW |
Model: | Nouvo Falcone 500 CF | CBF 125 Stunner | R 1200GS LC |
Years: | 1971- | 2015- | 2013 |
Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, 2 valve | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm |
Capacity: | 499 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 124.7 cc / 7.6 cu-in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in |
Bore x Stroke: | 88 x 82 mm | 52.4 × 57.8 mm | 101 x 73 mm |
Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Liquid / Air cooled |
Compression Ratio: | 6.85:1 | 9.2:1 | 12.5:1 |
Induction: | Dell'Orto caburetor | Fuel injection | Throttle valve: 52 mm Carburetion: BMS-X Emission control: Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter |
Starting: | Kick, electric optional | Electric & kick | Electric |
Max Power: | 32 hp / 23.8 kW @ 4800 rpm | 11 hp / 8.1 kW @ 8000rpm | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm |
Max Torque: | NA | 11 Nm / 1.14 kg-m @ 6500rpm | 125 Nm /12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
Clutch: | Multiplate in oil bath | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Anti-hopping wet clutch |
Transmission: | 4 speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Shaft |
Front Suspension: | Hydraulic telescopic forks | Telescopic hydraulic fork | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion 37 mm, central spring strut |
Rear Suspension: | Swinging fork with hydraulic dampers | 3 step spring loaded hydraulic shock absorver with recangular box type swing arm | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring preload hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel |
Front Brakes: | Drum | Single 130mm drum (optional 240mm disc) | 2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable) |
Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 130mm drum | Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable) |
Front Tyre: | 3.50 - 18 in | 80/100–17 | 120/70 R19 |
Rear Tyre: | 3.50 - 18 in | 130/70–17 | 170/60 R 17 |
Dry Weight: | 170 kg / 374 lbs | 129 kg / 284 LBS | 205 kg / 452 lbs |
Fuel Capacity: | 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal | 20 Liters / 5.3 US gal |