BMW Motorrad R 12 vs Honda Rebel 1100
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW Motorrad R 12 and the Honda Rebel 1100 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (BMW Motorrad Philippines) and Honda Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: BMW Motorrad Philippines (SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp.), via bmwmotorrad.com.ph.
BMW Motorrad R 12
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱1,215,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱34,276
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda Rebel 1100
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱670,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱18,901
How they differ
- The Honda Rebel 1100 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱670,000, which is ₱545,000 (45%) below the BMW Motorrad R 12 at ₱1,215,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Rebel 1100 is estimated at ₱18,901 a month against ₱34,276 for the R 12, a difference of ₱15,375 a month.
- The R 12 makes more power (95.2 PS against 88.4 PS for the Rebel 1100).
- The R 12 has more torque (110 Nm against 98 Nm for the Rebel 1100).
- The R 12 has the larger engine (1,170 cc against 1,084 cc for the Rebel 1100).
- The Rebel 1100 has the better claimed fuel economy (20.1 km/L against 19.6 km/L for the R 12).
- The Rebel 1100 has the lower seat at 709 mm, 45 mm below the R 12, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Rebel 1100 is the heavier bike (237 kg against 227 kg for the R 12).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW Motorrad R 12Standard, ₱1,215,000 | Honda Rebel 1100Standard, ₱670,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft | Liquid cooled 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, Parallel Twin with 270° Crank and Uni-Cam |
| Displacement (differs) | 1170 cc | 1084 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 95.2 PS | 88.4 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 6500 rpm | 7250 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 110 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6,000 | 4750 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire | n/a |
| Cooling (differs) | Air/oil-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 19.6 km/L | 20.1 km/L |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5 | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Claw-shifted 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing | 6-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission |
| Final drive (differs) | Shaft (Cardan) | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2200 mm | 2240 mm |
| Width (differs) | 830 mm | 835 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1110 mm | 1125 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1520 mm | 1518 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 754 mm | 709 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 120 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 227 kg | 237 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 14 L | 13.6 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm | n/a |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace, central progressive spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound damping adjustable | Preload Adjustable Twin Piggyback Rear Shock |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper | Radial Mounted Monoblock Four-Piston Brake Caliper, 330 mm Floating Single Disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Single Piston Caliper, 256mm single disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 100/90 R19 | 130/70 B18 M/C 63H(Tubeless) |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/80 R16 | 180/65 B16 M/C 81H(Tubeless) |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium cast wheels | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Tubular space frame | Diamond / Steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (partial integral) | 2-channel ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | BMW Motorrad DTC | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Honda RoadSync |
| Instrument panel (differs) | Analogue round instrument | 5-inch TFT Meter Display |
| Headlight (differs) | LED headlight with daytime running light | All-LED lighting |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | USB Type-C charging port; Emergency Stop Signal; Riding modes: Standard / Sport / Rain / User Customizable x2; Cruise control; Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.