Honda CB 1000 R 2020 vs. BMW R nineT Scrambler 2017

Honda CB 1000 R 2020

BMW R nineT Scrambler 2017

Overview - Honda CB 1000 R 2020 vs BMW R nineT Scrambler 2017

Honda CB 1000 R 2020

BMW R nineT Scrambler 2017

Technical Specifications Honda CB 1000 R 2020 compared to BMW R nineT Scrambler 2017

Honda CB 1000 R 2020

BMW R nineT Scrambler 2017

Honda CB 1000 R 2020

BMW R nineT Scrambler 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	75 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56.5 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	145 HP	Engine power	110 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	104 Nm	Torque	116 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.6	Compression Ratio	12
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
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	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Paralever
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Backbone	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	65 degree	Rake	61.5 degree
Trail	Trail	100 mm	Trail	110.6 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	256 mm	Diameter	265 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

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	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,120 mm	Length	2,175 mm
Width	Width	789 mm	Width	880 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,455 mm	Wheelbase	1,527 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	212 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	220 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB 1000 R 2020

The 1-litre version of the Neo Sport Cafe Racer shows that it doesn't always have to be the golden mean. In all honesty, it has to be said that the largest of all the representatives also feels the most "grown-up". The electronic equipment of the 1000 in the + version leaves almost nothing to be desired and the handling is extremely rider-friendly for this class. Playfully easy cornering with a well-tuned chassis, snappy brakes and low weight seem to be the recipe for success in terms of smoothness. In terms of performance, the CB1000R+ unfortunately has to make concessions. With 145 hp, the Honda is not a brute rocket, but it is all the more controllable for it. And 145 hp with a full tank of 213 kg is more than enough for maximum riding pleasure on country roads!

Flawless responsiveness of the power unit

Honda-typical extremely rideable 1000

Good electronics package (ABS, traction control, riding modes..)

Smooth and precise gearbox

Excellent functioning quickshifter

Black/white LCD not quite up to date and not ideally readable in direct sunlight

tall pilots may have space problems with their knees at the tank

BMW R nineT Scrambler 2017

There's really no point in trying to figure out why the R nineT is so popular, the concept is obviously an excellent fit for today. The BMW R nineT Scrambler also works excellently, relying on the same "old" boxer engine with air cooling, which BMW has miraculously made Euro4-compatible without sacrificing performance or character. The chassis is softer, the wheelbase longer and the equipment more spartan - but under the alias Scrambler this is perfectly acceptable, after all the focus is on comfortable riding. The optional one-man saddle is a bit hard, but the R nineT Scrambler is by no means uncomfortable, and the riding position is particularly convincing. So if you can live with less equipment, steel instead of aluminium and simpler suspension elements, you can save a lot of money with the Scrambler - which you can then best invest in customising!

Boxer engine with character - vibrations, power and sound included. Nevertheless Euro4-compliant

comfortable chassis

pleasant seating position

powerful brakes

cool looks

much cheaper than the R nineT.

rather hard saddle

spartan dashboards, in the base without rev counter and gear indicator

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB 1000 R vs BMW R nineT Scrambler

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