BMW F 850 GS versus Honda CB 1300 SA
BMW F 850 GS
Adventure
Honda CB 1300 SA
Sporttourer
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2006 bis 2011
RRP 13.000 €
RRP
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Competitors
Pros:
- raised seating position
- good handling on and off-road
- Wide range of extras and accessories
- successful appearance
Pros:
- Velvety, silky, powerful, powerful engine
- elastic engine with plenty of steam from the cellar
- 90 Nm from 2,000 UMin
- great in-line foursome with linear power output
- The engine is really awesome!
Cons:
- Windscreen could be slightly larger
- Price skyrockets with extras
- not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
- heavy
- no gear indicator
- high consumption
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.593 mm
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length : 2.220 mm Height : 1.215 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 264 (max: 452 ) kg
Length : 2.220 mm Height : 1.215 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 264 (max: 452 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.284 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 1.284 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Performance
Maximum speed: 204 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 km
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 km
Maximum speed: 230 km/h
Performance: 114 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 117 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 339 km
Performance: 114 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 117 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 339 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Frame type:
Double loop (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork conventional (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Stereo struts (travel 116 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Double loop (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork conventional (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Stereo struts (travel 116 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 256 mm)
Double disc (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 256 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
From our point of view, the Honda CB1300 is a real insider tip on the market of used motorcycles. What you get here for about 5,000 euros in driving fun and quality is really enormous. This bike will still look good after 100,000 km, as long as you maintain it regularly. If you are looking for a classic big bike with an outstanding engine and addictive sound, you should take a test ride. The small disadvantages that a 15-year-old bike has compared to a modern machine are gladly accepted - very gladly even!The test machine was kindly provided by ourselves for this test. Thank you Honda for building the CB1300!
