2024 BMW S 1000 XR vs 2025 Honda NT1100MT

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

Top on paper
2024 BMW S 1000 XR
100 pts
2025 Honda NT1100MT
0 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

Best fit here
2024 BMW S 1000 XR
61.5 pts
2025 Honda NT1100MT
39.5 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 BMW S 1000 XR
81.4 pts
2025 Honda NT1100MT
41 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 BMW S 1000 XR
83.9 pts
2025 Honda NT1100MT
9.9 pts

New rider friendly

2024 BMW S 1000 XR
48.5 pts
Best fit here
2025 Honda NT1100MT
50.5 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 BMW S 1000 XR 84 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2025 Honda NT1100MT 82 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 2 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 102 hp (2025 Honda NT1100MT) up to 170 hp (2024 BMW S 1000 XR).
  • Torque spans 112 Nm (2025 Honda NT1100MT) up to 114 Nm (2024 BMW S 1000 XR).
  • Weight spans 227 kg (2024 BMW S 1000 XR) to 250 kg (2025 Honda NT1100MT).
  • Displacement spans 1000 cc (2024 BMW S 1000 XR) to 1100 cc (2025 Honda NT1100MT).

Reader votes so far — total 1: 2024 BMW S 1000 XR (0); 2025 Honda NT1100MT (1).

Specification BMW S 1000 XR 2025 Honda NT1100MT
Brand BMW HONDA
Model BMW S 1000 XR 2025 Honda NT1100MT
Engine size 1000cc Above 1000cc
Power 170hp 102hp
Torque 114nm. 112nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 227kg 250kg
Front brake Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper Radially mounted four-piston brake caliper, 310 mm floating dual discs
Rear brake Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper Single-piston caliper, 256 mm single disc
Seat height (cm) 84cm 82cm
Front tyre 120/70 ZR17 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear tyre 190/55 ZR17 180/55R17 M/C (73W)
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA) Showa 43 mm inverted fork, adjustable preload, 150 mm travel
Rear suspension Aluminium double-sided swing-arm, central shock absorber, electronic preload adjuster, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA) Showa mono-shock, adjustable preload, 150 mm travel
Motorcycle type Touring Touring
Top speed 280km/h 255km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 20 L – 6.7 L/100km 20.2 L – 6 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $17495 $25000
Brand price lists View BMW price list View HONDA price list
Extra features

-Headlight Pro (daytime riding light icon & adaptive headlight; observe country-specific regulations)

-Riding modes Pro (incl. HSC Pro, MSR, ABS Pro & DTC)

-Dynamic ESA chassis, Keyless Ride, Integrated case holder, Toll pass compartment

-Storage compartment under seat, USB charging interface, Emergency call

– LCD display with speedometer, odometer, gear indicator
– 6.5" TFT touchscreen with speedometer, tachometer, gear indicator, fuel gauge, two trip meters, instant and average consumption, clock
– Smartphone connectivity, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

– LED lights, self-canceling indicators, emergency braking lights. Optional: fog lights
– Riding modes, cornering traction control, wheelie control, power modes, engine brake control
– Cruise control, USB port, 12v socket, heated grips, panniers (37/36 litres, left/right), centre stand, lithium-ion battery

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2024 BMW S 1000 XR vs 2025 Honda NT1100MT: listed specifications

The 2024 BMW S 1000 XR and 2025 Honda NT1100MT are closely matched in torque, while the S 1000 XR has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight, and the NT1100MT has more displacement.

Engine displacement

NT1100MT has a larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1000 cc).

Peak power

S 1000 XR has a clear listed power advantage (170 hp vs 102 hp).

Torque

S 1000 XR and NT1100MT have very similar listed torque (114 Nm vs 112 Nm).

Listed top speed

S 1000 XR has a modest listed top-speed advantage (280 km/h vs 255 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

S 1000 XR is notably lighter on the listed weight (227 kg vs 250 kg). NT1100MT has a lower listed seat height (82 cm vs 84 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while torque remains relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of BMW S 1000 XR vs 2025 Honda NT1100MT?

BMW S 1000 XR is listed at 280 km/h (174 mph) vs 255 km/h (158 mph) for 2025 Honda NT1100MT.

Which has more horsepower, BMW S 1000 XR or 2025 Honda NT1100MT?

BMW S 1000 XR has 170 hp compared with 102 hp on the 2025 Honda NT1100MT.

Which is lighter, BMW S 1000 XR or 2025 Honda NT1100MT?

BMW S 1000 XR is lighter at 227 kg vs 250 kg for 2025 Honda NT1100MT.

Which is better, BMW S 1000 XR or 2025 Honda NT1100MT?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.