BMW S 1000 R versus Honda CB 1000 R Neo Sports Café

BMW S 1000 R

Naked

Honda CB 1000 R Neo Sports Café

Naked

Performance AND control: BMW's Power-Naked shows how it's done.

With the new BMW S1000R model year 2021, BMW deliberately refrains from increasing performance. The machine still delivers with 165 hp with more than enough power, the changes compared to the predecessor are more in the areas... weiter

BMW S 1000 R im Test

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the outside, soft on the inside

The Honda CB 1000 R plus is a power naked bike that makes a very confident appearance even when stationary. With the aluminium elements (which are actually made of aluminium) and the design line called "Neo Sport Café", it is a powerful eye-catcher. Does the bike ride with at least 145 hp... weiter

Honda CB 1000 R

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2014 bis 2024~

Built von 2018 bis 2024~

RRP 16.000 €

RRP 13.099 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Full of performance ...
.. but still easy to control
high-quality workmanship
cool sound

Pros:

Comfort
Processing
Performance
Rotary fruede

Cons:

Pillion operation only for emergencies
Sitting position for some people probably too sporty

Cons:

Windbreak
Constant jerking

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 814 mm until : 830 mm
Weight : 199 (max: 407 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.455 mm
Length : 2.120 mm Height : 1.090 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 213 (max: 401 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: In-line four-cylinder 4-stroke 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Motor design: Four-stroke in-line motor 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 998 ccm
Hub: 57 mm
Hole: 75 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 261 km/h
Performance: 165 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min

Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 266 km

Maximum speed: 230 km/h
Performance: 145 HP at 10.500 U/Min
Torque: 104 NM bei 8.250 U/Min

Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 325 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium)

Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 117 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17

Frame type:
Steel central tube frame (with aluminium rear frame) (steel)

Front suspension:
Showa Upside-Down Telescopic Fork 43mm (travel 109 mm)

Rear suspension:
Showa central strut (travel 131 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm made of aluminium

Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 190/55-17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)

Front brake
Double disc radial 4piston fixed caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc double piston floating caliper (∅ 256 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

The S 1000 R is basically a double R, from which the fairing has been removed and the torque curve on country roads has been optimised. It is super sporty, which can be an disadvantage and a disadvantage at the same time. If you want to sit upright on your streetfighter, you are out of place here. If you are looking for proximity to the front wheel and asphalt, you will find it here!

In any case, we had tons of driving fun and did not feel overwhelmed despite the immense performance. This is exactly why you have to compliment BMW: Not all manufacturers succeed in putting such a grenade on the wheels for (almost) everyone. To anticipate misunderstandings: Of course, this motorcycle is not a beginner's machine!

The test machine was kindly provided by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg - thank you!

This fits any

The question remains as to the target group of the bike. Of course, you have to be able to live with the advantages of the agile Naked Bikes, as well as with their disadvantages such as the non-existent windscreen. But apart from that, the Honda, like so many models from this manufacturer, suits virtually anyone – it's never a bad choice.

Only that with passion, the Japanese would have to do even better.

The test bike was provided to us by Motofun in Kaltenkirchen.