BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus Honda CB 1100 EX

BMW R 1200 GS (K50)

Adventure

Honda CB 1100 EX

Retro

The rally version of the BMW 1200 GS - not just pretty to look at.

Wild Bavarian woman in a smart rally dirndl The BMW R 1200 GS was a particularly eagerly awaited test object for us. And not only because the GS gave hope for numerous interested parties for our test report due to its popularity. No, above all, we were all really keen on... weiter

BMW R 1200 GS Rallye

Gallery

The last retro classic with air-cooled in-line foursome

The Honda CB 1100 EX is considered to be the last mass-produced motorcycle with an air-cooled inline four-cylinder engine. Visually, it quotes many things from the first air-cooled in-line four-cylinder from 1969, ... weiter

Honda CB 1100 EX im Test

Gallery

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2013 bis 2018

Built von 2014 bis 2020

RRP 15.300 €

RRP 13.075 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

waveform

Competitors

Pros:

has neat Wums
extensive electronic helpers
significantly more off-road capability than the standard version of the GS

Pros:

Buttery smooth interaction of transmission, clutch and engine
Velvety in-line quad with a lot of character
Priceless crackle of an air-cooled Japanese
good-natured handling, good brakes
No plastic!
Isn't she beautiful?!

Cons:

Price mainly with full equipment

Cons:

lower performance than the spec sheet suggests
when flashing, you often catch the horn
heavy

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.507 mm
Length : 2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 244 (max: 460 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.490 mm
Length : 2.200 mm Height : 1.130 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 255 (max: 428 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.140 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 74 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 219 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.700 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 403 km

Maximum speed: 180 km/h
Performance: 90 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 91 NM bei 5.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 317 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges, motor supporting (steel)

Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 37 mm (travel 190 mm)
Front suspension:
Shock

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R 17

Frame type:
Double loop (double loop tubular frame steel)

Front suspension:
Telefork 41 mm

Rear suspension:
Stereo struts
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 mm)

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 296 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 256 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

No, our high expectations were by no means disappointed – not even a bit! The R 1200 GS Rally not only made us very good, but it makes it really difficult for us to find criticisms. Well, it's quite expensive. But quality has a price. And if you look at the prices on the second-hand market, you have to say that gs keeps its value quite long. In addition, it is of course up to everyone to decide whether they really need all the equipment packages. Clearly all do their tasks reliably and well, however, drive up the price again neatly. And already in the basic equipment we have to deal with a mature, great bike!

Conclusion - what sticks

Dummy Text. This dummy text is not very informative.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua.

At vero eos et accusam et justo duo dolores et ea rebum. Stet clita kasd gubergren, no sea takimata sanctus est Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur