Honda CR 500R (1983) vs BMW G 650GS (2009) vs BMW R 6 (1937)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | CR 500R | G 650GS | R 6 |
| Years: | 1983 | 2009 | 1937 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder, membrane & power valve | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder flat twin, side valve |
| Capacity: | 491.4 cc / 29.9 cu-in | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. | 600 cc / 36.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 89.0 x 79.0 mm | 100 x 83 mm | 70 x 78 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.7:1 | 11.5:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Induction: | Single 38mm Keihin flat-slide carburettor | Fuel induction | 2 x Carburetors, type Amal M 75/426/S |
| Ignition: | CDI | Capacitor Discharge Ignition system | Battery ignition |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 59 hp / 44 kW @ 6600 rpm | 37 kW / 48 hp @ 6500 rpm | 13.4 kW / 18 hp @ 4500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet plate | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated | Single plate, dry |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Welded steel tubing | Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section | Twin loop pressed steel frame |
| Front Suspension: | 46mm Showa telescopic fork | ∅41mm telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Showa Prolink with adjustable compression/rebound dampening | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable. | Rigid, spring loaded saddle |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper | ∅200mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-21 | 100/90-19 | 3.00 x 19" |
| Rear Tyre: | 5.10-18 | 130/80-17 | 3.50 x 19" |
| Wet Weight: | 108.0 Kg / 238.1 lbs | 191 kg / 421 lbs | 175 kg / 386 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 9 Litres / 2.38 US gal | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. | 15 L / 4.0 US gal |