BMW G 650 GS versus Honda CB 1000 R Neo Sports Café

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure
Honda

Honda CB 1000 R Neo Sports Café

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2018 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 13.099 €
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Pros:
  • light and manoeuvrable
  • uncomplicated
  • favorable consumption
  • solid workmanship
  • enough space for passenger
Pros:
  • Comfort
  • Processing
  • Performance
  • Rotary fruede
Cons:
  • radiates little emotion
Cons:
  • Windbreak
  • Constant jerking

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length :
2.165 mm
Seat :
780 mm
Weight :
192 kg
Wheelbase: 1.455 mm
Length :
2.120 mm Height : 1.090 mm
Seat :
830 mm
Weight :
213 (max: 401 ) kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor design: Four-stroke in-line motor 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 998 ccm
Hub: 57 mm
Hole: 75 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Maximum speed: 230 km/h
Performance: 145 HP at 10.500 U/Min
Torque: 104 NM bei 8.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
325 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Frame type:
Steel central tube frame (with aluminium rear frame) (steel)
Front suspension:
Showa Upside-Down Telescopic Fork 43mm (travel 109 mm)
Rear suspension:
Showa central strut (travel 131 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm made of aluminium
Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 190/55-17

Brakes

Rear brake
Disk
Front brake
Double disc radial 4piston fixed caliper ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc double piston floating caliper ( 256 mm)

This fits any

The question remains as to the target group of the bike. Of course, you have to be able to live with the advantages of the agile Naked Bikes, as well as with their disadvantages such as the non-existent windscreen. But apart from that, the Honda, like so many models from this manufacturer, suits virtually anyone – it's never a bad choice.

Only that with passion, the Japanese would have to do even better.

The test bike was provided to us by Motofun in Kaltenkirchen.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price (plus): 14,575€
  • Used (3 years old, predecessor SC 60): 4.900€
  • Years of construction: since 2018
  • Availability: very good
  • Colours: silver, graphite, black