BMW R20 vs Honda CM 200 T (1986)

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

Spec comparison

SpecBMW R20Honda CM 200 T
Model year19381986
Price
Engine192 cc194 cc
Horsepower8 hp17 hp
Fuel capacity3.2 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission3-speed4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake
Tires2.99-19 / 2.99-19 3.00-17 / 3.50-16

BMW R20 vs Honda CM 200 T — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW R20 and the Honda CM 200 T usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW R20 brings 8 hp, while the Honda CM 200 T counters with 17 hp.

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: