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BMW R 1300 GS vs Honda CB350 H'ness

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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BMW R 1300 GS

BMW R 1300 GS

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1300 cc
  • 145 PS
  • 237 kg

Boxer twin; the GS is the best-selling big adventure bike

Honda CB350 H'ness

Honda CB350 H'ness

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 348 cc
  • 21 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 181 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW R 1300 GS4
  2. Honda CB350 H'ness2
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CB350 H'ness181 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CB350 H'ness800 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

BMW R 1300 GS145 PS
Honda CB350 H'ness21 PS

Torque

BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
Honda CB350 H'ness30 Nm

Power to weight

BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
Honda CB350 H'ness116 PS/t

Engine size

BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc
Honda CB350 H'ness348 cc

Top speed

BMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
Honda CB350 H'ness130 km/h

Weight

BMW R 1300 GS237 kg
Honda CB350 H'ness181 kg

Seat height

BMW R 1300 GS850 mm
Honda CB350 H'ness800 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW R 1300 GSHonda CB350 H'ness
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyHonda · Japan
Type of bikeAdventureClassic
Fuel average—~35 km/l
Petrol tank19 L15 L
On a full tank—~525 km
Engine and performance
Engine size1300 cc348 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power145 PS @ 7,750 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm
Torque149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm30 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Power to weight612 PS / tonne116 PS / tonne
Top speed220 km/h130 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight237 kg (with fluids)181 kg (with fluids)
Seat height850 mm800 mm
Ground clearance—166 mm
Wheelbase1,518 mm1,441 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285Disc 310 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-19 / 170/60-17100/90-19 / 130/70-18

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • Honda CB350 H'ness—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW R 1300 GS or Honda CB350 H'ness?

BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; Honda CB350 H'ness makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW R 1300 GS or Honda CB350 H'ness?

Honda CB350 H'ness weighs about 181 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so Honda CB350 H'ness is easier to push and park.

BMW R 1300 GS or Honda CB350 H'ness: which should I buy?

Buy BMW R 1300 GS if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda CB350 H'ness if lightest, lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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