2020 BMW R NineT Urban GS vs 2025 Honda CB 750 Hornet

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2020 BMW R NineT Urban GS 2020 BMW R NineT Urban GS

Naked bike

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counterbalancer shaft.
Power
81 kW / 110 hp @ 7550 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
221 kg / 487 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
Year2019 - 202025
Make ModelBMW R NineT Urban GSHonda CB 750 Hornet
Dimensions
Seat Height850 mm / 33.5 in unladen795 mm / 31.3 in
Wheelbase1527 mm / 60.1 in1420 mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance-140 mm / 5.5 in
Height1330 mm / 52.4 in (excl. mirrors)1085mm / 42.7 in
Length1330 mm / 52.4 in (excl. mirrors)2090 mm / 82.3 in
Seat Height (Inner Leg Curve)1890 mm / 74.4 in unladen-
Width870 mm / 34.3 in (incl. mirrors)780 mm / 30.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)221 192
Dry Weight (kg)209-
Dry Weight209 kg / 461 lbs-
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.8 US gal15.2 Litres / 4.0 US gal
Maximum Load / GVWR430 kg / 948 lbs-
Wet Weight221 kg / 487 lbs192 kg / 423 lbs
Performance
Max Power81 kW / 110 hp @ 7550 rpm90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm
Max Torque116 Nm / 11.8 kgf-m / 85.6 lb-ft @ 6000 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, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counterbalancer shaft.Four 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 Ratio12.0:111.0:1
Cooling SystemAir/Oil cooledLiquid-cooled
EmissionsControlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-4-
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management with overrun cutoff, twin-spark ignitionPGM-FI electronic injection
Fuel Reserve3 Litres / 0.8 gal-
LubricationWet sump-
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operatedWet multiple, Assisted slipper clutch
Final DriveShaftChain
Gear RatiosIst 2.375 / 2nd 1.696 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 1.065 / 5th 0.939 / 6th 0.848:1-
Transmission / DriveConstant mesh 6-speed 6 speed
Chassis
Frame TypeThree-part frame concept with front frame and two-part rear frame, load-bearing enginegearbox unit, rear-set frame removeable for one-up ridingSteel diamond
Suspension - FrontTelescopic forks, 43 mm fixed-tube diameter41 mm Showa SFF-BPTMTM USD
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut,spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage dampingMonoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm,
Rake-25˚
Steering Head Angle61.5 °-
Trail110.6 mm / 4.4 in99 mm / 3.9 in
Wheel Travel - Front125 mm / 4.7 in 130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear140 mm / 5.5 in 130 mm / 5.1 in
Electrical Systems
AlternatorThree-phase alternator 720W-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320 mm Foating brake discs, 4 piston radial calipers2 x 296 mm floating discs, 4 piston Nissin radial calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliperSingle 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad ABS2 Channel
Tyres - Front120/70 - R19120/70ZR-17M/C 58W
Tyres - Rear170/60 - R17160/60ZR-17M/C 69W
Wheels-5Y-Spoke Cast Aluminium
Wheels - Front3.00 x 19, Cast alloy17M/C x MT3.50
Wheels - Rear4.50 x 17, Cast alloy17M/C x MT4.50