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BMW S 1000 RR vs Honda CBR650R

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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BMW S 1000 RREarlier version in photo

BMW S 1000 RR2023 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 999 cc
  • 210 PS
  • 197 kg

ShiftCam variable valve timing

Honda CBR650R

Honda CBR650R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 95 PS
  • 209 kg

Four-cylinder, with Honda E-Clutch as an option

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW S 1000 RR5
  2. Honda CBR650R1
  • Most powerBMW S 1000 RR210 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW S 1000 RR113 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW S 1000 RR1066 PS/t
  • LightestBMW S 1000 RR197 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW S 1000 RR303 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR650R810 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

BMW S 1000 RR210 PS
Honda CBR650R95 PS

Torque

BMW S 1000 RR113 Nm
Honda CBR650R63 Nm

Power to weight

BMW S 1000 RR1,066 PS/t
Honda CBR650R455 PS/t

Engine size

BMW S 1000 RR999 cc
Honda CBR650R649 cc

Top speed

BMW S 1000 RR303 km/h
Honda CBR650R225 km/h

Weight

BMW S 1000 RR197 kg
Honda CBR650R209 kg

Seat height

BMW S 1000 RR832 mm
Honda CBR650R810 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW S 1000 RRHonda CBR650R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyHonda · Japan
Type of bikeSportsSports
Petrol tank16.5 L15.4 L
Engine and performance
Engine size999 cc649 cc
Cylinders44
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power210 PS @ 13,750 rpm95 PS @ 12,000 rpm
Torque113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Power to weight1066 PS / tonne455 PS / tonne
Top speed303 km/h225 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight197 kg (with fluids)209 kg (with fluids)
Seat height832 mm810 mm
Ground clearance—130 mm
Wheelbase1,457 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
Suspension (front / back)—41 mm Showa SFF-BP fork / Monoshock

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW S 1000 RR or Honda CBR650R?

BMW S 1000 RR makes 210 PS @ 13,750 rpm; Honda CBR650R makes 95 PS @ 12,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW S 1000 RR or Honda CBR650R?

BMW S 1000 RR weighs about 197 kg and Honda CBR650R about 209 kg, so BMW S 1000 RR is easier to push and park.

BMW S 1000 RR or Honda CBR650R: which should I buy?

Buy BMW S 1000 RR if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda CBR650R if lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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