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Honda CBR650R vs BMW S 1000 RR

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

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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

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 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

Honda CBR650R95 PS
BMW S 1000 RR210 PS

Torque

Honda CBR650R63 Nm
BMW S 1000 RR113 Nm

Power to weight

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

Engine size

Honda CBR650R649 cc
BMW S 1000 RR999 cc

Top speed

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

Weight

Honda CBR650R209 kg
BMW S 1000 RR197 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR650R810 mm
BMW S 1000 RR832 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR650RBMW 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
Petrol tank15.4 L16.5 L
Engine and performance
Engine size649 cc999 cc
Cylinders44
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power95 PS @ 12,000 rpm210 PS @ 13,750 rpm
Torque63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Power to weight455 PS / tonne1066 PS / tonne
Top speed225 km/h303 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight209 kg (with fluids)197 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm832 mm
Ground clearance130 mm—
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,457 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 190/55-17
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, Honda CBR650R or BMW S 1000 RR?

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

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

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.

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

Buy Honda CBR650R if you care most about 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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