Bimota Hb3 vs Bmw S 1000 Rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bimota Hb3 vs Bmw S 1000 Rr. Bimota Hb3: ~60 hp @ 9,500 rpm (Honda CBX550F engine, slightly tuned) hp, ~175 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Bmw S 1000 Rr: 210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam) hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited), Motoryk rating 9.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bimota Hb3
Bmw S 1000 Rr
Horsepower (hp)
60 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
197 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
~60 hp @ 9,500 rpm (Honda CBX550F engine, slightly tuned)
210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam)
Torque
~52 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
~185 km/h (estimated)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited)
Weight
~175 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km or ~18 km/L (estimated real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bimota Hb3
8.5/10
"An exotic masterpiece that rewards obsessive owners and punishes casual ones."
Pros
+Exceptional chassis feedback and feel
+Head-turning exotic rarity
+Honda engine reliability underneath
Cons
−Parts near-impossible to source
−Italian electrics are nightmarish
−Eye-watering specialist labour costs
Bmw S 1000 Rr
9.0/10
"Unbeatable superbike if you buy one with full history."
Pros
+Class-leading electronics suite
+Exceptional engine refinement
+Strong long-term reliability
Cons
−Expensive maintenance costs throughout
−Track damage often hidden
−Upright riding position punishing
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