BMW R 1250 R vs 2024 Honda NT1100
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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.
- BMW R 1250 R 82 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 Honda NT1100 82 cm Lowest seat here
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 101 hp (2024 Honda NT1100) up to 136 hp (BMW R 1250 R).
- Torque spans 104 Nm (2024 Honda NT1100) up to 143 Nm (BMW R 1250 R).
- Weight spans 221 kg (BMW R 1250 R) to 239 kg (2024 Honda NT1100).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW R 1250 R | Honda NT1100 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | HONDA |
| Model | BMW R 1250 R | Honda NT1100 |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 136hp | 101hp |
| Torque | 143nm. | 104nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 221kg | 239kg |
| Front brake | Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper | Radial mounted four-piston brake caliper, 310mm floating double disc |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Single piston caliper, 256mm single disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 82cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70R17 M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55R17 M/C (73W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork | Showa 43mm SFF-BP type inverted telescopic fork with dial-style preload adjust, 150mm stroke. |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminum single-sided swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD shock absorber, spring preload continuously adjustable hydraulically by handwheel | Showa 43mm SFF-BP type inverted telescopic fork with dial-style preload adjust, 150mm stroke. |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Touring |
| Top speed | 245km/h | 200km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 18 L – 5.5 L/100km | 20 L – 5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $14995 | $12649 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -TFT colour display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity, Full LED headlight, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) -Integral ABS Pro (lean-optimised ABS), 3 riding modes (Eco, Rain, and Road), Hill Start Control (HSC) -USB charging socket, Intelligent emergency call, Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) |
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2023 BMW R 1250 R vs 2024 Honda NT1100: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW R 1250 R and 2024 Honda NT1100 are closely matched in displacement, while the R 1250 R has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
R 1250 R and NT1100 have very similar engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1100 cc).
Peak power
R 1250 R has a clear listed power advantage (136 hp vs 101 hp).
Torque
R 1250 R has a clear listed torque advantage (143 Nm vs 104 Nm).
Listed top speed
R 1250 R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (245 km/h vs 200 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
R 1250 R is notably lighter on the listed weight (221 kg vs 239 kg). R 1250 R and NT1100 have very similar seat heights (82 cm vs 82 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while displacement and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW R 1250 R vs Honda NT1100?
BMW R 1250 R is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 200 km/h (124 mph) for Honda NT1100.
Which has more horsepower, BMW R 1250 R or Honda NT1100?
BMW R 1250 R has 136 hp compared with 101 hp on the Honda NT1100.
Which is lighter, BMW R 1250 R or Honda NT1100?
BMW R 1250 R is lighter at 221 kg vs 239 kg for Honda NT1100.
Which is better, BMW R 1250 R or Honda NT1100?
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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