BMW F 850 GS vs Honda CB500X Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Sturdy mechanical hardware Supple ride quality Read More	Fantastic all-rounder Learner-friendly Affordable Read More
Things we don't like	Many riding aids are not standard Expensive to buy and maintain Read More	No gear indicator Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	853 cc	471 cc
Maximum Power	95 hp	46.9 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	15 L	17.7 L
Exhaust Pipes	2 in 1 Exhaust	2 in 1 Exhaust
Compression Ratio	12.7:1	10.7:1
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Maximum Torque	92 Nm	43.2 Nm
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	84 mm x 77 mm	67 mm x 66.8 mm
Engine Type	In-Line 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, Liquid Cooled DOHC Engine	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC Liquid-cooled Engine
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
RPM at Maximum Power	8250 rpm	8500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	6250 rpm	7000 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Kerb Weight	229 kg	198 kg
Seat Height	860 mm	834 mm
Wheel Base	1593 mm	1443 mm
Gross Weight	445 kg	--
Height	1356 mm	1412 mm
Width	922 mm	828 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Length	2305 mm	2156 mm
Ground Clearance	--	181 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Electronic	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Fuel Supply System	EFI	--
Fuel Reserve	3.5 L	--

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Tyre Type	Radial	Tubeless
Front Tyre	90/90 R21	110/80 R19
Rear Tyre	150/70 R17	160/60 R17
Front Wheel Size	R21	R19

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Mono Shock
Suspension Travel(Front)	210 mm	--
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Rear)	195 mm	--

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	10 Ah	--

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	--
Stability Control	Yes	No
Leg Guards	Yes	No
Central Locking	No	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Riding Modes	Touring Touring	Road, Touring Road, Touring

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel
Body Frame Type	Bridge Type Frame Bridge Type Frame	Diamond Diamond
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Side Wings	Yes	Yes

Electrical

Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	Yes	No
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	--	No

Brake

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