BMW S 1000 R 2023 vs. Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade 2023

BMW S 1000 R 2023

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade 2023

Overview - BMW S 1000 R 2023 vs Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade 2023

BMW S 1000 R 2023

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade 2023

Technical Specifications BMW S 1000 R 2023 compared to Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade 2023

BMW S 1000 R 2023

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade 2023

BMW S 1000 R 2023

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	80 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	49.7 mm	Stroke	48.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	165 HP	Engine power	217 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	14,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	114 Nm	Torque	112 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	12,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	13.4
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	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	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC, Drag lever	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	999 ccm	Displacement	1,000 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	45 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	120 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	117 mm	Travel	137 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Twin-Spar
Rake	Rake	65.8 degree	Rake	66 degree
Trail	Trail	96 mm	Trail	102 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	330 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	220 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Hill start assist, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelie	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, 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	190 mm	Rear tyre width	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,090 mm	Length	2,100 mm
Width	Width	812 mm	Width	745 mm
Height	Height	1,115 mm	Height	1,140 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,455 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	199 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	201 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.1 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	266 km	Range	255 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	144 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	153 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	6.2 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	6.6 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW S 1000 R 2023

The seating position is sporty, but by no means uncomfortable, the brakes are powerful and the engine of the S 1000 R is at its best - perhaps even a little too homogeneous. There is also nothing to complain about on the riding side. Based on the pure performance data and the installed electronic features, the BMW probably has what it takes for the fastest lap time. And that on any kind of surface, because with the semi-active suspension you can eat up kilometre after kilometre on bad roads littered with potholes. Unfortunately, this feeling of superiority never really spilled over to the driver. Probably the downside of too much balance in all areas - at least in my Italophile eyes. The BMW lacked that certain something, the charisma, which is difficult to explain but arouses genuine emotions.

powerful engine

strong brakes

comfortable ergonomics

good standard equipment

extensive range of accessories

Sluggish shift assistant

optics not 100% coherent

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade 2023

For the fact that Honda has actually only announced an update, hardly a stone has been left unturned on the new Fire Blade. Some of the new features are of course due to the new EURO standard, but many of them are really aimed at improving drivability. I am very pleased that, especially in times like these, when more and more manufacturers are withdrawing from the high-performance and expensive superbike segment, Honda is once again devoting its full development power to improving what is already good and thus demonstrating what is technically feasible. Because even if these bikes are no longer affordable for many of us, they still demonstrate the know-how or the technical possibilities. And over time, these will also find their way into the 0-8-15 bikes from which the majority of motorcyclists will then also benefit.

Improved seating position

Rideability very good

Powerful engine

Throttle split gives the rider a lot of confidence

Chassis also suitable for the racetrack in automatic mode

Price