BMW G 650 GS versus Honda CB 1100 EX

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure

Honda CB 1100 EX

Retro

Used test of the small single-cylinder GS from 2012

We test a used BMW G 650 GS from 2012 and show you in this video what strengths and weaknesses the "little GS" has. With test drive, acceleration, technology and pros & cons etc. Test categories: 02:40 - Dimensions of the BMW G 650GS 03:49 - Cockpit... weiter

BMW G 650 GS im Test

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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

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016

Built von 2014 bis 2020

RRP

RRP 13.075 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

light and manoeuvrable
uncomplicated
favorable consumption
solid workmanship
enough space for passenger

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:

radiates little emotion

Cons:

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

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg

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

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

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: 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: 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 (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

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

Rear brake
Disk

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

Conclusion - what sticks

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