Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2008 vs. BMW S 1000 R 2020

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2008

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

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2008

BMW S 1000 R 2020
Technical Specifications Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2008 compared to BMW S 1000 R 2020
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2008

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