Bmw K 1300 S vs Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1300 S vs Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade. Bmw K 1300 S: 175 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 254 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 280 km/h (electronically limited; estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade: 178 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2017+ model; earlier models ~172 hp) hp, 201 kg (wet/curb weight, 2017 standard model) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1300 S
Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade
Horsepower (hp)
175 hp
178 hp
Torque (Nm)
140 Nm
114 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
280 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
254 kg
201 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
175 hp @ 9,250 rpm
178 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2017+ model; earlier models ~172 hp)
Torque
140 Nm @ 8,250 rpm
114 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Top Speed
280 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
Weight
254 kg (wet/curb weight)
201 kg (wet/curb weight, 2017 standard model)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1300 S
8.5/10
"A flawed masterpiece that rewards meticulous maintenance with genuine greatness."
Pros
+Ferocious, silky inline-four
+Exceptional high-speed stability
+Duolever front end precision
Cons
−ESA units fail expensively
−Throttle bodies need frequent sync
−Coolant pipe cracking issues
Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade
8.5/10
"A genuinely brilliant sportsbike that demands respect and rewards skill."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Incredible high-rpm power delivery
+Sharp, communicative chassis feedback
Cons
−Punishing on long commutes
−Older stator units fail
−Aging suspension needs rebuilding
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