Honda CB 1000 F vs BMW S 1000 R Sport (2018)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CB 1000 FBMW S 1000 R Sport
Model year19952018
Price
Engine998 cc999 cc
Horsepower98 hp165 hp
Torque84 Nm114 Nm
Weight236 kg178 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17

Honda CB 1000 F vs BMW S 1000 R Sport — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CB 1000 F and the BMW S 1000 R Sport usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CB 1000 F brings 98 hp in a 236 kg package, while the BMW S 1000 R Sport counters with 165 hp at 178 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: