BMW R 1200 GS vs Honda CB1000R Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	For the purists Race honed performance Top-notch handling   Read More
Things we don't like	--	Expensive than the competition Outdated looks Lacking in tech Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1170 cc	998 cc
Maximum Power	125 hp	143.4 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	20.0 L	16.2 L
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	75 mm x 56.5 mm
Emission Control	Euro 3	--
Maximum Torque	125 Nm	104 Nm
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Alternator	580 W	--
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	11.6:1
Clutch Type	oil lubricated	Wet, Multi-Plate
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
Exhaust Pipes	2 In 1 Exhaust	4 In 2 In 1 Exhaust
Engine Type	Air/Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Flat Twin Engine, DOHC	In-Line 4-Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Cooling System	Air/Liquid-Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Lubrication System	Oil Lubricated	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	8250 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	7500 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Sport
Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	1450 mm	1090 mm
Length	2210 mm	2120 mm
Width	953 mm	789 mm
Kerb Weight	238 kg	212 kg
Gross Weight	450 kg	--
Seat Height	850 mm	830 mm
Wheel Base	1507 mm	1455 mm
Ground Clearance	--	135 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	4.0 L	--
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition System	--	Digital Transistorised
Fuel Supply System	--	PGM-FI

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Showa Balance Free Rear Cushion (BRFC)
Suspension Travel(Rear)	200 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Front)	190 mm	--
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever	Showa Separate Function Fr Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP)

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R17
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	190/55 R17
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	120/70 R17
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial, Tubeless
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V, 8.6 Ah
Battery Capacity	11.8 Ah	--

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Riding Modes	Sport, Touring, Rain, Road Sport, Touring, Rain, Road	Standard, Sport, Rain, User Standard, Sport, Rain, User
Leg Guards	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	--
Stability Control	Yes	--
Traction Control	Yes	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Central Locking	No	Optional Optional
Engine Immobilizer	--	Optional Optional
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	Optional Optional

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Navigator	--	No

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type	Two Section Two Section	Backbone Backbone
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	--

Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	--	No

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No