Honda CB 1000R (2018) vs BMW R 1250GS (2021)
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| Make: | Honda | BMW |
| Model: | CB 1000R | R 1250GS |
| Years: | 2018 | 2021 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead spur gear driven camshafts, a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm |
| Capacity: | 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 75 x 56.5 mm | 102.5 x 76 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid / Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Induction: | PGM-F1 Electronic fuel injection | Electronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve |
| Battery: | 12V/8.6AH | 12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 143.5 hp / 107kW @ 10500rpm | 136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 104 Nm / 77 ft-lb @ 8250 rpm | 143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate with coil springs | Wet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing system |
| Final Drive: | #530 O-ring sealed chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Steel mono backbone. | Two-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engine |
| Front Suspension: | Showa SFF-BP USD fork | BMW Motorrad 37mm Telelever, central spring strut |
| Rear Suspension: | Showa BRFC (Balance Free Rear Cushion) | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2x 305mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 256mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper |
| Front Wheel: | Cast aluminium | 3.00 x 19″ |
| Rear Wheel: | Cast aluminium | 4.50 x 17″ |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 R19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55 ZR17 | 170/60 R17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2120 mm / 83.4 in Width 780 mm / 30.7 in Length 1095 mm / 39.5 in | Length 2207.0 mm / 86.9 in Width 952.5 mm / 37.5 in Height 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1455 mm / 57.2 in | 1514 mm / 60 in |
| Seat Height: | 830 mm / 32.6 in | 850 mm to 870 mm / 33.5 in to 34.3 in 800 mm to 820 mm / 31.5 in to 32.3 in - Optional |
| Wet Weight: | 212 kg / 467.3 lbs | 249 kg / 549 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16.2 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |