BMW R 1200 R versus Honda CMX 500 Rebel
BMW R 1200 R
Naked
Honda CMX 500 Rebel
Cruiser
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2007 bis 2017
Built von 2017 bis 2024~
RRP 13.100 €
RRP 7.060 €
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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:
- Comfort
- Price
- Service
- Cruising
Cons:
- not cheap
- Windbreak underground
Cons:
- Not sporty
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) kg
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) 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 design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
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: 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
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: 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:
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
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
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
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 276 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 276 mm)
Front brake
Single disc (∅ 295 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Single disc (∅ 295 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 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
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.
