Bmw R 1250 R vs Honda Cb1000r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1250 R vs Honda Cb1000r. Bmw R 1250 R: 136 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 249 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Honda Cb1000r: 145 hp @ 10,500 rpm (2018+ model) hp, 212 kg (wet/curb weight, 2018+ model) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1250 R
Honda Cb1000r
Horsepower (hp)
136 hp
145 hp
Torque (Nm)
143 Nm
104 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
249 kg
212 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
145 hp @ 10,500 rpm (2018+ model)
Torque
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
104 Nm @ 8,250 rpm (2018+ model)
Top Speed
200 km/h
240 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
249 kg (wet/curb weight)
212 kg (wet/curb weight, 2018+ model)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
6.0 L/100km (approx. 16.7 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1250 R
8.5/10
"The thinking rider's naked bike — brilliant, if slightly soulless."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine genuinely exceptional
+Bulletproof long-distance comfort
+Best-in-class electronics package
Cons
−Final drive maintenance costs bite
−Weight noticeable at low speed
−Dealer servicing eye-wateringly expensive
Honda Cb1000r
8.5/10
"The best all-round naked Honda has built in decades."
Pros
+Engine silky and strong
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+2018+ looks genuinely stunning
Cons
−Zero wind protection
−Seat comfort disappoints long-haul
−Exhaust headers rust easily
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