BMW S 1000 RR 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.
- BMW S 1000 RR 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 210 hp (BMW S 1000 RR) up to 218 hp (2024 HONDA CBR1000RR).
- Torque figures are very close.
- Weight spans 195 kg (2024 HONDA CBR1000RR) to 210 kg (BMW S 1000 RR).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW S 1000 RR | HONDA CBR1000RR |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | HONDA |
| Model | BMW S 1000 RR | HONDA CBR1000RR |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 210hp | 218hp |
| Torque | 113nm. | 113nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 210kg | 195kg |
| Front brake | Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4.5 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper (5 mm M wheels) | Dual radial-mounted full-floating 320mm discs with four-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, 1-piston floating caliper | Single 220mm disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 83.3cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR-17 radial |
| Rear tyre | 190/55 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 | Aluminium 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 | 330km/h | 340km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16.5 L – 7 L/100km | 16 L – 7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $17895 | $16599 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -BMW Motorrad ABS, ABS PRO, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), HSC (Hill Start Control) -4 riding modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic, Race), Shift assistant Pro, 6.5" TFT display -M chassis kit, M GPS Laptrigger (activation code), M lightweight batteryy |
-TFT DISPLAY, ASSISTED SLIPPER CLUTCH, SELECTABLE TORQUE CONTROL -ELECTRONIC STEERING DAMPER, THROTTLE BY WIRE |
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2023 BMW S 1000 RR vs 2024 HONDA CBR1000RR: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW S 1000 RR and 2024 HONDA CBR1000RR are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the CBR1000RR has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
S 1000 RR and CBR1000RR have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
S 1000 RR and CBR1000RR have very similar peak power (210 hp vs 218 hp).
Torque
S 1000 RR and CBR1000RR have very similar listed torque (113 Nm vs 113 Nm).
Listed top speed
CBR1000RR has a modest listed top-speed advantage (340 km/h vs 330 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CBR1000RR has a modest listed weight advantage (195 kg vs 210 kg). S 1000 RR and CBR1000RR have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 83.3 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed and weight, while displacement, peak power, torque and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW S 1000 RR vs HONDA CBR1000RR?
HONDA CBR1000RR is listed at 340 km/h (211 mph) vs 330 km/h (205 mph) for BMW S 1000 RR.
Which has more horsepower, BMW S 1000 RR or HONDA CBR1000RR?
HONDA CBR1000RR has 218 hp compared with 210 hp on the BMW S 1000 RR.
Which is lighter, BMW S 1000 RR or HONDA CBR1000RR?
HONDA CBR1000RR is lighter at 195 kg vs 210 kg for BMW S 1000 RR.
Which is better, BMW S 1000 RR 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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