Bmw R 1250 Rt vs Honda Cbf1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1250 Rt vs Honda Cbf1000. Bmw R 1250 Rt: 136 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 279 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids, no optional luggage) weight, top speed 200 km/h (electronically influenced; estimated), 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 R 1250 Rt
Honda Cbf1000
Horsepower (hp)
136 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
143 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
279 kg
256 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
98 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (electronically influenced; estimated)
225 km/h
Weight
279 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids, no optional luggage)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1250 Rt
8.5/10
"The best used touring motorcycle money can buy if inspected properly."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine is exceptional
+Wind protection genuinely class-leading
+Heated seats and grips standard
Cons
−Heavy in slow traffic
−Final drive spline wear expensive
−Dealer servicing costs hurt
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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