2016 BMW R 1200R LC vs 2025 Honda CB 750 Hornet

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2016 BMW R 1200R LC 2016 BMW R 1200R LC

Naked bike

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm
Power
92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
231 kg / 509.2 lbs
2025 Honda CB 750 Hornet 2025 Honda CB 750 Hornet

Naked bike

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
192 kg / 423 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20162025
Make ModelBMW R 1200R LCHonda CB 750 Hornet
Dimensions
Seat Height760 mm - 820 mm / 29.9 in - 32.2 in795 mm / 31.3 in
Wheelbase1515 mm / 59.6 in1420 mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance-140 mm / 5.5 in
Height1300 mm / 51.1 in (excl. mirrors)1085mm / 42.7 in
Length2165 mm / 85.2 in2090 mm / 82.3 in
Width880 mm / 34.6 in (incl. mirrors)780 mm / 30.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)231 192
Fuel Capacity18 Liters / 5.3 US gal15.2 Litres / 4.0 US gal
Max Load450 kg / 992 lbs-
Wet Weight231 kg / 509.2 lbs192 kg / 423 lbs
Performance
Max Power92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm
Max Torque125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm75Nm / 55.3 lb-ft @ 7250rpm
Engine
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.755cc / 46 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 40mm, outlet 34 mmFour stroke, parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke101 x 73 mm87 x 63.5 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:111.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid / Air cooledLiquid-cooled
Fuel InductionThrottle valve mm 52 Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converterPGM-FI electronic injection
Fuel Reserve4 Litres / 1.0 US gal-
Fuel TypePremium unleaded (95 RON)-
IgnitionBMS-K -
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 11,8 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchOil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operatedWet multiple, Assisted slipper clutch
Final DriveShaftChain
Transmission / DriveConstant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth6 speed
Chassis
Frame TypeTwo-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engineSteel diamond
Suspension - FrontTelescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm41 mm Showa SFF-BPTMTM USD
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheelMonoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm,
Rake-25˚
Steering Head Angle62.3°-
Trail-99 mm / 3.9 in
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear140 mm / 5.5 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Electrical Systems
AlternatorThree-phase alternator 510 W (nominal power)-
Electrical SystemAlternator three-phase alternator 508 W (nominal power) Battery /Ah 12V/12 maintenance-free Headlight H7W / LED (SA) Starter 0.9 kW-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320 floating discs, 4 piston calipers2 x 296 mm floating discs, 4 piston Nissin radial calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 275mm disc, 2 piston caliperSingle 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral), disengageable2 Channel
Rims - Front3.50 x 17-
Rims - Rear5.50 x 17-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR 17120/70ZR-17M/C 58W
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR 17160/60ZR-17M/C 69W
Wheel Caster125,6 mm / 4.9 in-
Wheels-5Y-Spoke Cast Aluminium
Wheels - Front-17M/C x MT3.50
Wheels - Rear-17M/C x MT4.50