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BMW R 1300 GS vs Honda CG 125S

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CG 125S2
  2. BMW R 1300 GS0
  • LightestHonda CG 125S108 kg
  • Lowest seatHonda CG 125S765 mm

Head to head

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

Engine size

BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc
Honda CG 125S124.1 cc

Weight

BMW R 1300 GS237 kg
Honda CG 125S108 kg

Seat height

BMW R 1300 GS850 mm
Honda CG 125S765 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW R 1300 GSHonda CG 125S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 286,900
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyHonda · Japan
Type of bikeAdventureEveryday
Fuel average—~40 km/l
Petrol tank19 L9.2 L
On a full tank—~368 km
Engine and performance
Engine size1300 cc124.1 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power145 PS @ 7,750 rpm—
Torque149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm—
Power to weight612 PS / tonne—
Top speed220 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injection—
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf start—
Size and weight
Weight237 kg (with fluids)108 kg (dry)
Seat height850 mm765 mm
Ground clearance—133 mm
Wheelbase1,518 mm—
Length × width × height—1,912 × 727 × 1,029 mm
Colours—Red, Black
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285—
ABSBoth wheels, works in corners—
Tyres (front / back)120/70-19 / 170/60-172.50 – 18 (38P) / 3.00 – 17 (50P)

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 CG 125S—a month

Questions people ask

Which is lighter, BMW R 1300 GS or Honda CG 125S?

Honda CG 125S weighs about 108 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so Honda CG 125S is easier to push and park.

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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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