BMW S 1000 RR 2011 vs. Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2018

BMW S 1000 RR 2011

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2018

Overview - BMW S 1000 RR 2011 vs Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2018

BMW S 1000 RR 2011

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2018

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Technical Specifications BMW S 1000 RR 2011 compared to Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2018

BMW S 1000 RR 2011

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2018

BMW S 1000 RR 2011

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	80 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	49.7 mm	Stroke	55 mm
Engine power	Engine power	192 HP	Engine power	192 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	112 Nm	Torque	114 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	11,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	13
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	999 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
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

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 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Length	Length	2,056 mm	Length	2,065 mm
Width	Width	826 mm	Width	720 mm
Height	Height	1,138 mm	Height	1,125 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,432 mm	Wheelbase	1,405 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	832 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	207 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	196 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW S 1000 RR 2011

The most important changes to the S 1000 RR, however, were the numerous small adjustments to the chassis and geometry. Here we now benefit from thousands of test kilometres from the BMW test crew. This is logical evolution and a great step forward.

Improved driveability - optimised torque curve

plenty of power

strong engine

good traction point

immaculately functioning shift assist.

Accelerating load is very fatiguing.

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2018

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