Honda XL 600R-M (1986) vs BMW R 100GS Paris Dakar (1988-89)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | BMW |
| Model: | XL 600R-M | R 100GS Paris Dakar |
| Years: | 1986 | 1988-89 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder, RFVC radial valve | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 589 cc / 35.6 cu-in | 980 cc / 59.8 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100 x 75 mm | 94 x 70.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Induction: | 2 x 28mm piston valve | 2 x Bing carburetors |
| Ignition: | Solid state CD | Electronic ignition, Bosch |
| Starting: | Primary kick with automatic compression release | Electric |
| Max Power: | 33 kW / 45 hp @ 6500 rpm | 44 kW / 60 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 48.8 Nm / 36 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 76 Nm / 7.75 kgf-m / 56 ft-lb @ 3750 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 39mm Showa air-adjustable leading-axle forks with dual Syntallic bushings | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber. |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 220 mm / 9.0 in | 225 mm / 8.8 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Pro-link with adjustable rebound damping | Paralever adjustable preload, rebound damping compression |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 203 mm / 8.0 in | 180 mm / 7.0 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 240mm disc 2 piston calliper | Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | 140mm Drum | ∅200 Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-21 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 5.10-17 | 130/80-17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1420mm / 55.9 in | 1514 mm / 59.6 in |
| Seat Height: | 860mm / 33.8 in | 850 mm / 33.5 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 274 mm / 10.8 in | 200 mm / 7.9 in |
| Wet Weight: | 145 kg / 321 lbs | 236 kg / 519 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal | 35 L / 8.1 US gal |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 14.0 sec / 90 mph | 13.1 sec / 158 km/h / 98 mph |
| Top Speed: | 160 km/h / 100 mph | 176 km/h / 109 mph |