BMW R20 vs Honda CD 200 Road Master (1981)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW R20stacks up against the Honda CD 200 Road Master. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMW R20Honda CD 200 Road Master
Model year19381981
Price
Engine192 cc194 cc
Horsepower8 hp17 hp
Weight140 kg
Fuel capacity3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission3-speed4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.99-19 / 2.99-19 3/0-17 / 3/0-17

BMW R20 vs Honda CD 200 Road Master — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW R20 and the Honda CD 200 Road Master usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW R20 brings 8 hp, while the Honda CD 200 Road Master counters with 17 hp at 140 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: