BMW S 1000 R versus Honda CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade SP

BMW S 1000 R

Naked

Honda CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade SP

Supersport

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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Razor blade with 218 hp on the country road - does that make sense?

The Honda CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade SP is a motorcycle consistently designed for speed. We took it on the country road through the area. Does that make sense? Our test test taker Dietmar has now recovered and sums up his... weiter

Honda CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade SP im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2014 bis 2024~

Built von 2020 bis 2024~

RRP 16.000 €

RRP

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Competitors

Pros:

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

Pros:

impressive performance, extreme acceleration
Super stable, electr. adjustable chassis
technical full hut incl. launch control and track mode
very good brakes

Cons:

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

Cons:

Sitting position strenuous in the long run
requires high speeds
Pillion seating is hopefully not meant seriously

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 : 2.100 mm Height : 1.140 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 201 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: In-line motor 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.000 ccm
Hub: 49 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
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: 299 km/h
Performance: 217 HP at 14.000 U/Min
Torque: 113 NM bei 12.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 16 Litre

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:
Aluminium frame (aluminium)

Front suspension:
Ohlins NPX S-EC 43mm telescopic fork

Rear suspension:
Ohlins TTX36 S-EC Pro-Link Suspension

Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 200/55-17

Brakes

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

Front brake
Double disc brake with radially mounted four-piston calipers (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake with double piston caliper (∅ 220 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!

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Well, impressive, right? My country road performance isn't quite as dolle, but I still had a lot of fun. I wonder, however, how long a Fireblade can be steered without a driver's license being revoked. I would certainly be off my rag after a few days. In any case, driving slowly is not possible on the CBR, and with that we get to the point: Honda has designed everything for race track at the Fireblade and that it has done so well that there is little left for normal motorcycling.

With this machine only on country roads would be pearls in front of the sows. Although - still crazy fun! However, 95% of buyers will still be racers who regularly take your treasure to the racetrack. That's where she feels comfortable, that's where she belongs.

Test bike from Motofun Kaltenkirchen - thank you very much!