BMW G 650 GS versus Honda CMX 500 Rebel
BMW G 650 GS
Adventure
Honda CMX 500 Rebel
Cruiser
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2017 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 7.060 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- light and manoeuvrable
- uncomplicated
- favorable consumption
- solid workmanship
- enough space for passenger
Pros:
- Comfort
- Price
- Service
- Cruising
Cons:
- radiates little emotion
Cons:
- Not sporty
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Wheelbase: 1.490 mm
Length : 2.190 mm Height : 1.090 mm
Seat : 690 mm
Weight : 190 (max: 361 ) kg
Length : 2.190 mm Height : 1.090 mm
Seat : 690 mm
Weight : 190 (max: 361 ) kg
Engine
Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 471 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 471 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: flüssig
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
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Maximum speed: 155 km/h
Performance: 46 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 43 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 11 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 303 km
Performance: 46 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 43 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 11 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 303 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Front suspension:
Telefork 41 mm Rear suspension:
Central spring leg
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR
Telefork 41 mm Rear suspension:
Central spring leg
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR
Brakes
Rear brake
Disk
Disk
Front brake
Single disc (∅ 295 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Single disc (∅ 295 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Conclusion
So: thumbs up, or not? Clearly, thumbs up. Rarely can you ride a motorbike, which perhaps does not meet the personal taste and certainly not the riding style – but which nevertheless earns sympathy points without end.
It is a Honda, I want to say: High quality is guaranteed, easy operation as already mentioned. Perhaps the price prevents the purchase? No, it's 6075 Euros new price, so all the fun is for small money.
The test bike was provided to us by Motofun in Kaltenkirchen.
