BMW R 1200 vs Honda MSX125SF Comparison

Engine & Performance

Compression Ratio	12.5:1	9.3:1
Bore X Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	52.4 mm x 57.9 mm
Engine Type	Flat Twin Cylinder Engine, 4-Stroke, DOHC	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Air-Cooled, SOHC
Cooling System	Air/Liquid Cooling	Air Cooled
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Alternator	3-Phase, 580W	--
Clutch Type	Hydraullic	Wet, Multi-Plate
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	SOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
No. Of Cylinder	2	1
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
Exhuast Pipes	2 into 1	Single Exhaust
Emission Control	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter	--
Displacement	1170 cc	124.9 cc
Maximum Power	125 bhp	--
Maximum Torque	125 Nm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	5800 rpm	--

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Electrical

Accessory Outlet	Yes	No
Battery Voltage	12V, 11.8 Ah	12 V
Tail Lamp	LED	Bulb
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Indicator Light	LED	Yes
Head Lamp	LED	LED

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Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Supply System	Electric Fuel Injection (EFI)	PGM-FI
Ignition Type	Digital Ignition	--
Fuel Type	Petrol	Gasoline
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	4 L	--

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Two Section Frame	Backbone
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever	Swing Arm
Suspension Travel(Front)	190 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	200 mm	--
Body Frame Material	Aluminium	--
Seat Type	Stepped Seat	Dual Stepped
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	--
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--

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Dimension

Width	953 mm	728 mm
Dry Weight	203 kg	--
Curb Weight	238 kg	103 kg
Wheelbase	1507 mm	1199 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	1410 mm	988 mm
Gross Weight	450 kg	--
Ground Clearance	150 mm	153 mm
Length	--	1755 mm
Category	--	Street
Seat Height	--	761 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R17	R12
Front Wheel Size	R19	R12
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	120/70 R12
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	130/70 R12
Tyre Type	--	Radial

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	4-Speed

Safety & Security

Stability Control	Yes	No
Back Rest	No	No
ABS	Yes	No
Traction Control	Optional Optional	No
Launch Control	Yes	No
Riding Modes	Rain, Road, Sport, Slick Rain, Road, Sport, Slick	Street Street
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Check Warning	No	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	No	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	--
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	Diagnostic Interface, Hazard Warning Lights Diagnostic Interface, Hazard Warning Lights	--
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Optional Optional	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

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Console

Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
Navigator	Optional Optional	No
Side Stand Indicator	No	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Analog Analog	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	--	Yes

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	--
Cruise Control	Yes	No

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc