Honda Cbx 1000 vs Bmw R 90 S
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbx 1000 vs Bmw R 90 S. Honda Cbx 1000: 105 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 247 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbx 1000
Bmw R 90 S
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
67 hp
Torque (Nm)
85 Nm
74 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
215 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
105 hp @ 9,000 rpm
67 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Torque
85 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
74 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
200 km/h
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbx 1000
8.5/10
"A magnificent machine demanding respect, patience, and a serious maintenance budget."
Pros
+Spine-tingling six-cylinder soundtrack
+Rock-solid engine internals
+Instant crowd-stopper presence
Cons
−Six carbs need constant attention
−Replacement exhausts absurdly expensive
−Heat management genuinely problematic
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
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