Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2008 vs. BMW S 1000 R 2020

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2008

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2008

BMW S 1000 R 2020

BMW S 1000 R 2020

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Overview - Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2008 vs BMW S 1000 R 2020

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2008

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2008

BMW S 1000 R 2020

BMW S 1000 R 2020

Technical Specifications Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2008 compared to BMW S 1000 R 2020

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2008
BMW S 1000 R 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power172 HPEngine power165 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,400 mmWheelbase1,439 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height831 mmSeat Height814 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity17.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2008

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2008

Honda surprised in 2008 with a very low weight and a strikingly discreet but exclusive design.

Powerful engine

optimal in alternating curves

precision

easy handling

sophisticated appearance

brake system

clutch.

Doesn't give an overly purposeful feeling

ride comfort limited.

BMW S 1000 R 2020

BMW S 1000 R 2020

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade vs BMW S 1000 R

Price Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade

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Price BMW S 1000 R

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