BMW F 900 XR 2021 vs. Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2019

BMW F 900 XR 2021

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2019

Overview - BMW F 900 XR 2021 vs Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2019

BMW F 900 XR 2021

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2019

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Technical Specifications BMW F 900 XR 2021 compared to Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2019

BMW F 900 XR 2021

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2019

BMW F 900 XR 2021

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	86 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	77 mm	Stroke	55 mm
Engine power	Engine power	105 HP	Engine power	192 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	92 Nm	Torque	114 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	11,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.1	Compression Ratio	13
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	895 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	170 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	172 mm	Travel	137 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	60.5 degree	Rake	66.7 degree
Trail	Trail	105.2 mm	Trail	96 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,140 mm	Length	2,065 mm
Width	Width	815 mm	Width	720 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,518 mm	Wheelbase	1,405 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	832 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	211 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	196 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable	Equipment	LED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 900 XR 2021

A motorbike in this performance class probably cannot be more accessible. The XR wobbles playfully through the radii and immediately inspires confidence in the saddle. Even long tours are easy and you are always relaxed when getting out of the saddle. However, the sporty look of the BMW also awakens desires for a little thrill. However, the power unit cannot quite fulfil these desires. The engine, transmission and quickshifter are a little too tame overall and could do with a little more sportiness.

Clean engine response

Very easy to ride bike

Cool looks, Great display

Good brakes

Easy handling

Stable ride feel

Great connectivity

High lean angle clearance

Well tuned ABS

Easy to manoeuvre

Hard seat

somewhat doughy gearbox including tough quickshifter

engine could do with more pepper

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2019

A worthy new edition from Honda. Even if it doesn't quite shine as brightly in the standard version as it does with the Öhlins Gold in the "SP" version, the Fireblade is a much better bike in 2017. The electronics package is good, the handling great and the seating position very good. The bike looks like a unified whole and will make Honda fans happy.

Good brakes

Low weight and nimble handling

Engine has plenty of power from the rev range

High build quality

No shift assistant

sluggish and not very precise throttle grip

chassis "nice" on the racetrack but not good enough to precisely set the scene for the great handling

disadvantages at peak performance on long straights