BMW S 1000 RR Sport vs Honda RC213V-S (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW S 1000 RR Sportstacks up against the Honda RC213V-S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMW S 1000 RR SportHonda RC213V-S
Model year20182018
Price
Engine999 cc999 cc
Horsepower199 hp101 hp
Torque113 Nm90 Nm
Weight180 kg172 kg
Seat height32 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.6 L5.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Double disc. Brembo. Hydraulic. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. Single disc. Brembo. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17

BMW S 1000 RR Sport vs Honda RC213V-S — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW S 1000 RR Sport and the Honda RC213V-S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW S 1000 RR Sport brings 199 hp in a 180 kg package, while the Honda RC213V-S counters with 101 hp at 172 kg.

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: