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Honda CBR500R vs BMW S 1000 RR

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

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Honda CBR500R

Honda CBR500R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 471 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 192 kg

Available with E-Clutch, which lets you change gear without the clutch lever

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW S 1000 RR4
  2. Honda CBR500R2
  • Most powerBMW S 1000 RR210 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW S 1000 RR113 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW S 1000 RR1066 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CBR500R192 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW S 1000 RR303 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Honda CBR500R47.6 PS
BMW S 1000 RR210 PS

Torque

Honda CBR500R43 Nm
BMW S 1000 RR113 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
BMW S 1000 RR1,066 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR500R471 cc
BMW S 1000 RR999 cc

Top speed

Honda CBR500R180 km/h
BMW S 1000 RR303 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR500R192 kg
BMW S 1000 RR197 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR500R785 mm
BMW S 1000 RR832 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR500RBMW S 1000 RR
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanBMW Motorrad · Germany
Type of bikeSportsSports
Fuel average~27 km/l—
Petrol tank17.1 L16.5 L
On a full tank~462 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size471 cc999 cc
Cylinders24
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm210 PS @ 13,750 rpm
Torque43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Power to weight248 PS / tonne1066 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h303 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight192 kg (with fluids)197 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm832 mm
Ground clearance130 mm—
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,457 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17120/70-17 / 190/55-17

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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  • Honda CBR500R—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Honda CBR500R or BMW S 1000 RR?

BMW S 1000 RR makes 210 PS @ 13,750 rpm; Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR500R or BMW S 1000 RR?

Honda CBR500R weighs about 192 kg and BMW S 1000 RR about 197 kg, so Honda CBR500R is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR500R or BMW S 1000 RR: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR500R if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy BMW S 1000 RR if most power, most pulling power 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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