BMW R 1200 R versus CF-Moto 800 MT

BMW R 1200 R

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CF-Moto 800 MT

Adventure

BMW R 1200 R: The all-purpose weapon from BMW

The BMW R 1200 R (K27) from 2011 tested here still has the 110 hp boxer engine with air/oil cooling. This model was built from 2006 to 2014 and replaced the successful R 1150 R. In contrast to its predecessor, the 1200 is much more powerful and sporty on the road, without... weiter

BMW R 1200 R im Test

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What can the adventure bike price-performance hit from China do?

CF Moto accelerates. With the 800 MT, the Chinese now also want to gain a foothold in the field of popular adventure bikes in Europe. We have been able to test the CF Moto 800 MT Touring extensively and describe our impressions here.... weiter

CF MOTO 800 MT im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2017

Built von 2022 bis 2024~

RRP 13.100 €

RRP 9.899 €

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Competitors

Pros:

relatively light for a boxer machine
powerful engine with character
upgradeable as an agile tourer
no technical overload
safe driving experience

Pros:

complete equipment
sovereign appearance
good components
high-quality workmanship
High seating comfort for driver and front passenger

Cons:

not cheap
Windbreak underground

Cons:

Motor mapping issues
QuickShifter with room for improvement
Adjustment change on the shock absorber complex

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) kg

Length : 2.234 mm Height : 1.475 mm
Seat : 825 mm
Weight : 231 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: Two-cylinder in-line engine, 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 799 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 88 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 363 km

Maximum speed: 195 km/h
Performance: 91 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 77 NM

Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 380 km

Chassis

Frame type:
two-part frame concept consisting of the main frame and the rear frame bolted to it, supporting engine (steel)

Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 140 mm)

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever

Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17

Frame type:
Tubular steel bridge frame, motor semi-load-bearing (steel)

Front suspension:
KYB's fully adjustable 43 USD fork

Rear suspension:
fully adjustable KYB strut
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 110/80 R19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 276 mm)

Front brake
Double discDouble disc, four-piston fixed callipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 260 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Wonderful, this BMW R1200 R. Not only beautiful, fast and safe, but also potent enough for an Alpine tour. Of course, this requires a suitcase system, which goes quite well into the money at BMW. And just a touring disc, which is to be used in the secondary market (e.B. MRA) for about 150 euros. In the mountains you should ride the other bikers quite nicely around the ears, because the 1200s brings everything you need: strength, agility, agility and above all the feeling of security that you can't really do much with this bike.

Conclusion - what sticks

The CF Moto 800 MT enriches the adventure bike segment with a motorcycle that is particularly interesting in terms of price. The equipment is great and CF Moto uses proven components from J. Juan, KTM, Acront and Kayaba. Not a bad recipe, but the Chinese are messing up when it comes to tuning the engine and QuickShifter. However, we assume that this shortcoming can be fixed by software update - and then the MT800 is a really attractive offer!

Many thanks to the CF-MOTO dealer "Powersport Nord" from Pinneberg, who kindly provided us with the machine for this test. You can also test ride the 800 MT there, but please make an appointment beforehand - just call: Tel. 04101-590 575. Greetings to Jörg and Vivian!