2025 BMW M1000RR vs 2024 HONDA CBR1000RR
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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.
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
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2025 BMW M1000RR 83 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 HONDA CBR1000RR 83.3 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.3 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 205 hp (2025 BMW M1000RR) up to 218 hp (2024 HONDA CBR1000RR).
- Torque figures are very close.
- Weight spans 190 kg (2025 BMW M1000RR) to 195 kg (2024 HONDA CBR1000RR).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | 2025 BMW M1000RR | HONDA CBR1000RR |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | HONDA |
| Model | 2025 BMW M1000RR | HONDA CBR1000RR |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 205hp | 218hp |
| Torque | 113nm. | 113nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 190kg | 195kg |
| Front brake | M dual disc brake, 320 mm diameter, 4-piston fixed caliper | Dual radial-mounted full-floating 320mm discs with four-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | M single disc brake, 220 mm diameter, 2-piston fixed caliper | Single 220mm disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 83.3cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR-17 radial |
| Rear tyre | 190/55 ZR17 (M rim: 200/55 ZR17) | 190/50Z-17 radial |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | 43mm inverted Big Piston Fork with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 4.7-inch travel |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload | Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 5.4-inch travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 365km/h | 340km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16.5 L – 7 L/100km | 16 L – 7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $32000 | $16599 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | ABS Pro (settings for Rain, Road, Dynamic mode, no ABS Pro in Race and Race Pro mode 1-3)
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-TFT DISPLAY, ASSISTED SLIPPER CLUTCH, SELECTABLE TORQUE CONTROL -ELECTRONIC STEERING DAMPER, THROTTLE BY WIRE |
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2025 BMW M1000RR vs 2024 HONDA CBR1000RR: listed specifications
The 2025 BMW M1000RR and 2024 HONDA CBR1000RR are closely matched in weight and torque, while the M1000RR has the higher listed top speed, and the CBR1000RR has more peak power.
Engine displacement
M1000RR and CBR1000RR have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
CBR1000RR has a modest listed power advantage (218 hp vs 205 hp).
Torque
M1000RR and CBR1000RR have very similar listed torque (113 Nm vs 113 Nm).
Listed top speed
M1000RR has a modest listed top-speed advantage (365 km/h vs 340 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
M1000RR and CBR1000RR have very similar listed weights (190 kg vs 195 kg). M1000RR and CBR1000RR have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 83.3 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power and listed top speed, while displacement, torque, weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of 2025 BMW M1000RR vs HONDA CBR1000RR?
2025 BMW M1000RR is listed at 365 km/h (227 mph) vs 340 km/h (211 mph) for HONDA CBR1000RR.
Which has more horsepower, 2025 BMW M1000RR or HONDA CBR1000RR?
HONDA CBR1000RR has 218 hp compared with 205 hp on the 2025 BMW M1000RR.
Which is lighter, 2025 BMW M1000RR or HONDA CBR1000RR?
2025 BMW M1000RR is lighter at 190 kg vs 195 kg for HONDA CBR1000RR.
Which is better, 2025 BMW M1000RR or HONDA CBR1000RR?
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.
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