BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus Honda CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade SP
BMW R 1200 GS (K50)
Adventure
Honda CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade SP
Supersport
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2013 bis 2018
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP 15.300 €
RRP
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Competitors
Pros:
- has neat Wums
- extensive electronic helpers
- significantly more off-road capability than the standard version of the GS
Pros:
- impressive performance, extreme acceleration
- Super stable, electr. adjustable chassis
- technical full hut incl. launch control and track mode
- very good brakes
Cons:
- Price mainly with full equipment
Cons:
- Sitting position strenuous in the long run
- requires high speeds
- Pillion seating is hopefully not meant seriously
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.507 mm
Length : 2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 244 (max: 460 ) kg
Length : 2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 244 (max: 460 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.455 mm
Length : 2.100 mm Height : 1.140 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 201 kg
Length : 2.100 mm Height : 1.140 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 201 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: In-line motor 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.000 ccm
Hub: 49 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.000 ccm
Hub: 49 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
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
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: 299 km/h
Performance: 217 HP at 14.000 U/Min
Torque: 113 NM bei 12.000 U/Min Tank contents: 16 Litre
Performance: 217 HP at 14.000 U/Min
Torque: 113 NM bei 12.000 U/Min Tank contents: 16 Litre
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
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:
Aluminium frame (aluminium) Front suspension:
Ohlins NPX S-EC 43mm telescopic fork Rear suspension:
Ohlins TTX36 S-EC Pro-Link Suspension Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 200/55-17
Aluminium frame (aluminium) Front suspension:
Ohlins NPX S-EC 43mm telescopic fork Rear suspension:
Ohlins TTX36 S-EC Pro-Link Suspension Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 200/55-17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 mm)
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake with radially mounted four-piston calipers (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake with double piston caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Double disc brake with radially mounted four-piston calipers (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake with double piston caliper (∅ 220 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 gets stuck
Well, impressive, right? My country road performance isn't quite as dolle, but I still had a lot of fun. I wonder, however, how long a Fireblade can be steered without a driver's license being revoked. I would certainly be off my rag after a few days. In any case, driving slowly is not possible on the CBR, and with that we get to the point: Honda has designed everything for race track at the Fireblade and that it has done so well that there is little left for normal motorcycling.With this machine only on country roads would be pearls in front of the sows. Although - still crazy fun! However, 95% of buyers will still be racers who regularly take your treasure to the racetrack. That's where she feels comfortable, that's where she belongs.
Test bike from Motofun Kaltenkirchen - thank you very much!
