BMW R 1300 RT vs Honda Cbf1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
BMW R 1300 RT vs Honda Cbf1000. BMW R 1300 RT: 145 hp (107 kW) hp, 584 lbs (265 kg) weight, top speed ~130 mph (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 R 1300 RT
Honda Cbf1000
Horsepower (hp)
145 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
110 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
584 kg
256 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
145 hp (107 kW)
98 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
110 lb-ft (149 Nm)
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~130 mph (electronically limited)
225 km/h
Weight
584 lbs (265 kg)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
BMW R 1300 RT
8.5/10
"The best sport-tourer available, if running costs don't terrify you."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world wind protection
+Punchy, refined 1300cc boxer
+Semi-active suspension transforms comfort
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Complex electronics frustrate DIY owners
−Heavy low-speed maneuvering
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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