Honda Cb1000r vs Bmw S 1000 R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb1000r vs Bmw S 1000 R. 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. Bmw S 1000 R: 210 hp @ 13,750 rpm (2021+ generation) hp, 199 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb1000r
Bmw S 1000 R
Horsepower (hp)
145 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
104 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
212 kg
199 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
145 hp @ 10,500 rpm (2018+ model)
210 hp @ 13,750 rpm (2021+ generation)
Torque
104 Nm @ 8,250 rpm (2018+ model)
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm (2021+ generation)
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
270 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
Weight
212 kg (wet/curb weight, 2018+ model)
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0 L/100km (approx. 16.7 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Bmw S 1000 R
8.8/10
"One of the best naked bikes money can buy, used or new."
Pros
+Savage, usable power delivery
+Electronics genuinely class-leading
+Comfortable for longer rides
Cons
−Dealer servicing costs hurt
−Swingarm pivot corrosion issue
−Firm suspension on rough roads
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