Honda Cbr400rr vs Bmw S 1000 Rr — which has more power?

Honda Cbr400rr produces 59 hp @ 12,500 rpm (NC29 with HYPER V-TEC; note: Japanese domestic market figure); Bmw S 1000 Rr produces 210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam). Bmw S 1000 Rr wins by 151 hp.

Honda Cbr400rr vs Bmw S 1000 Rr — which is faster?

Top speed: Honda Cbr400rr 180 km/h (approx. — estimated, may vary by generation and conditions), Bmw S 1000 Rr 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited). Bmw S 1000 Rr is the faster of the two.

Honda Cbr400rr vs Bmw S 1000 Rr — which is lighter?

Weight: Honda Cbr400rr 168 kg (wet/curb weight — NC29 generation), Bmw S 1000 Rr 197 kg (wet/curb weight). Honda Cbr400rr is lighter by 29 kg.

Honda Cbr400rr vs Bmw S 1000 Rr — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Honda Cbr400rr 8.5/10 and Bmw S 1000 Rr 9.0/10. Bmw S 1000 Rr scores higher on the overall verdict. Honda Cbr400rr caveat: You need easy parts availability and dealer support. Bmw S 1000 Rr caveat: You lack budget for proper ongoing maintenance.

Honda Cbr400rr vs Bmw S 1000 Rr — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Honda Cbr400rr 59 hp, Bmw S 1000 Rr 210 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Honda Cbr400rr vs Bmw S 1000 Rr — which should I commute on daily?

Bmw S 1000 Rr — Experienced riders wanting daily-usable superbike performance.

Honda Cbr400rr vs Bmw S 1000 Rr

Q: Honda Cbr400rr vs Bmw S 1000 Rr — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Honda Cbr400rr 5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L typical real-world average), Bmw S 1000 Rr 6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Honda Cbr400rr vs Bmw S 1000 Rr. Honda Cbr400rr: 59 hp @ 12,500 rpm (NC29 with HYPER V-TEC; note: Japanese domestic market figure) hp, 168 kg (wet/curb weight — NC29 generation) weight, top speed 180 km/h (approx. — estimated, may vary by generation and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Bmw S 1000 Rr: 210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam) hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited), Motoryk rating 9.0/10.