BMW M 1000 RR vs Honda CBR1000RR ABS (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW M 1000 RRstacks up against the Honda CBR1000RR ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMW M 1000 RRHonda CBR1000RR ABS
Model year20262026
Price$33,695$17,299
Engine999 cc999 cc
Weight183 kg197 kg
Seat height863 mm833 mm
Fuel capacity16.0 L16.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Tires120/70 ZR17 / 200/55 ZR17Dunlop® Sportmax 214F: 120/70R 17 / Dunlop® Sportmax 214: 190/50R 17

BMW M 1000 RR vs Honda CBR1000RR ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW M 1000 RR and the Honda CBR1000RR ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW M 1000 RR brings its published horsepower in a 183 kg package, while the Honda CBR1000RR ABS counters with its own power figure at 197 kg. On price, the Honda CBR1000RR ABS has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: