BMW F 850 GS versus Honda CMX 1100 Rebel
BMW F 850 GS
Reise-Enduro
Honda CMX 1100 Rebel
Cruiser
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 10.799 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- raised seating position
- good handling on and off-road
- Wide range of extras and accessories
- successful appearance
Pros:
- Sovereign engine
- grumpy sound
- very accessible machine, also suitable for beginners
- low seating position, also suitable for smaller people
- very casual driving experience
Cons:
- Windscreen could be slightly larger
- Price skyrockets with extras
- not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
- Front brakes could be stronger
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.593 mm
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.520 mm
Length : 2.240 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 700 mm
Weight : 223 kg
Length : 2.240 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 700 mm
Weight : 223 kg
Engine
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Four-stroke in-line motor 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.084 ccm
Hub: 82 mm
Hole: 92 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.084 ccm
Hub: 82 mm
Hole: 92 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 204 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 km
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 km
Performance: 87 HP at 7.000 U/Min
Torque: 98 NM bei 4.750 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 280 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Frame type:
Raw steel frame (steel) Front suspension:
43mm telefork Rear suspension:
Stereo strut Tyres at the front: 130/70B18 M/C
Rear tyres: 180/65B16 M/C
Raw steel frame (steel) Front suspension:
43mm telefork Rear suspension:
Stereo strut Tyres at the front: 130/70B18 M/C
Rear tyres: 180/65B16 M/C
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
Single disc (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 256 mm)
Single disc (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 256 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
The Honda CMX 1100 is a dignified cruiser with good driving characteristics and a complete equipment. Unlike many U.S. ships, it is neither particularly heavy nor particularly difficult to navigate. It brings a lot of fun on the road, sounds good and is also suitable for novice drivers. Although it has impressive dimensions, the rider does not feel overwhelmed in the saddle and quickly has the bike under control after a very short period of getting used to it. Operation and quality are typical of Honda. Nice cruiser!Thanks again to Andi from Hamburg for borrowing his machine. Soon there will be more tests by LeserBikes, who have responded to our video call. Thank you very much for the many offers!
