BMW R 100CS (1981-82) vs Honda CB 223 (2008-)
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| Make: | BMW | Honda |
| Model: | R 100CS | CB 223 |
| Years: | 1981-82 | 2008- |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, MD33E engine |
| Capacity: | 980 cc / 59.8 cu in. | 223 cc / 13.6 CU-IN |
| Bore x Stroke: | 94 x 70.6 mm | 76 x 55 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Induction: | 2x Constant depression carburetors, Bing 94/40/111 - 94/40/112 | VE3DC Carburettor |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 51 kW / 70 hp @ 7000 rpm | 16 hp / 11.7 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 76 Nm / 7.75 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm | 16 Nm / 113.6 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring | Multi-plate coil spring wet |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Frame: | Double sown tubs, dual cradle | Semi-double cradle |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber. | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Long swinging arm with adjustable strut. | Swing arm |
| Front Brakes: | Single ∅260mm disc | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes: | 200 Drum | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25 - H19 | 110/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00 - H18 | 130/80-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1465 mm / 57.67 in | 1395 mm / 54.9 in |
| Seat Height: | 820 mm / 32.3 in | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 165 mm / 6.49 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Wet Weight: | 220 kg / 484 lbs | 135.0 kg / 297.6 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 24 L / 6.3 US gal | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal |