Bmw R 90 S vs Honda Cbx 550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 90 S vs Honda Cbx 550. Bmw R 90 S: 67 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Honda Cbx 550: 50 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 90 S
Honda Cbx 550
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
74 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
209 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
67 hp @ 7,000 rpm
50 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
74 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
44 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 90 S
8.5/10
"Buy the best example available — compromises here cost dearly."
Pros
+Timeless, genuinely iconic styling
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
+Shaft drive, zero chain hassle
Cons
−Values dangerously high now
−Carbs require constant fettling
−Parts increasingly scarce and expensive
Honda Cbx 550
7.5/10
"A rewarding classic if you find an honest, well-kept example."
Pros
+Smooth, characterful inline-four engine
+Reliable when properly maintained
+Surprisingly good parts availability
Cons
−Carburetor synchronization nightmare
−Brittle aging wiring harnesses
−Cam chain tensioner failures common
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