Honda Rc45 vs Bmw S 1000 Rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rc45 vs Bmw S 1000 Rr. Honda Rc45: 118 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 185 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~270 km/h, 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Rc45
Bmw S 1000 Rr
Horsepower (hp)
118 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
185 kg
197 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
118 hp @ 12,000 rpm
210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam)
Torque
83 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
~270 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited)
Weight
185 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (est. 13.3 km/L)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Rc45
8.5/10
"A magnificent investment piece that will punish uninformed buyers mercilessly."
Pros
+Incredible V4 engine character
+Genuine racing homologation history
+Strong investment appreciation
Cons
−Parts scarcity is brutal
−Cam chain issues lurk
−Maintenance costs are astronomical
Bmw S 1000 Rr
9.0/10
"Unbeatable superbike if you buy one with full history."
Pros
+Class-leading electronics suite
+Exceptional engine refinement
+Strong long-term reliability
Cons
−Expensive maintenance costs throughout
−Track damage often hidden
−Upright riding position punishing
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