Bmw K 1600 Grand America vs Honda Cbf1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1600 Grand America vs Honda Cbf1000. Bmw K 1600 Grand America: 160 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 367 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Honda Cbf1000: 98 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1600 Grand America
Honda Cbf1000
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
175 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
367 kg
256 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
160 hp @ 7,750 rpm
98 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
175 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (electronically limited)
225 km/h
Weight
367 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1600 Grand America
8.5/10
"The ultimate touring bike for riders who maintain it properly."
Pros
+Silky inline-six engine
+Technology still class-leading
+Exceptional long-haul comfort
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Heavy below 10mph
−Early infotainment unreliable
Honda Cbf1000
7.5/10
"The sensible touring choice that quietly outperforms its boring reputation."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Exhaust headers rust badly
−Fork seals wear prematurely
−Uninspiring, anonymous styling
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