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Honda CBR650R vs BMW R 1300 GS

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

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Honda CBR650R

Honda CBR650R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 95 PS
  • 209 kg

Four-cylinder, with Honda E-Clutch as an option

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 CBR650R3
  2. BMW R 1300 GS3
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CBR650R209 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR650R225 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR650R810 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Honda CBR650R95 PS
BMW R 1300 GS145 PS

Torque

Honda CBR650R63 Nm
BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR650R649 cc
BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc

Top speed

Honda CBR650R225 km/h
BMW R 1300 GS220 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR650R209 kg
BMW R 1300 GS237 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR650R810 mm
BMW R 1300 GS850 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR650RBMW R 1300 GS
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanBMW Motorrad · Germany
Type of bikeSportsAdventure
Petrol tank15.4 L19 L
Engine and performance
Engine size649 cc1300 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power95 PS @ 12,000 rpm145 PS @ 7,750 rpm
Torque63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight455 PS / tonne612 PS / tonne
Top speed225 km/h220 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight209 kg (with fluids)237 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm850 mm
Ground clearance130 mm—
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,518 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-19 / 170/60-17
Suspension (front / back)41 mm Showa SFF-BP fork / Monoshock—

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.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Honda CBR650R or BMW R 1300 GS?

BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; Honda CBR650R makes 95 PS @ 12,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR650R or BMW R 1300 GS?

Honda CBR650R weighs about 209 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so Honda CBR650R is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR650R or BMW R 1300 GS: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR650R if you care most about lightest, highest top speed. Buy BMW R 1300 GS if most power, most pulling power 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.