BMW R12 nineT vs Honda CB1000F: specs compared

Key differences

• Power: BMW R12 nineT 109 hp, Honda CB1000F 122 hp.
• Torque: BMW R12 nineT 115 Nm, Honda CB1000F 103 Nm.
• Weight: BMW R12 nineT 220 kg, Honda CB1000F 217 kg.

Key figures

Specification	BMW R12 nineT 2024-present Remove	Honda CB1000F 2026-present · SE Remove
Category	Classic/Retro	Classic/Retro
Years	2024-present	2026-present
Engine	1,170cc air/oil-cooled boxer twin	999cc Inline-Four
Cylinders	2	4
Displacement	1,170 cc	999 cc
Power	109 hp @ 7,000 rpm	122 hp @ 9,000 rpmBest
Torque	115 Nm @ 6,500 rpmBest	103 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Transmission	6-speed manual, shaft final drive	6-speed constant-mesh manual, wet multi-plate clutch, chain final drive, standard quickshifter
Final drive	shaft	chain
Weight	220 kg (wet)	217 kg (wet)Best
Seat height	795 mm	795 mm
Fuel capacity	16 L	16 L
Front suspension	45mm upside-down (inverted) telescopic fork, 120mm travel, adjustable compression/rebound/preload (conventional USD fork, not Telelever).	—Not available
Rear suspension	BMW Paralever single-sided swingarm with shaft drive and torque-reaction linkage, central spring strut, 120mm travel.	—Not available
Brake system	BMW Motorrad ABS, standard equipment.	—Not available
Front brake	Dual 310mm front discs, radially mounted 4-piston monobloc calipers.	—Not available
Rear brake	Single 265mm rear disc, floating caliper.	—Not available
Front tire	120/70 ZR17	—Not available
Rear tire	180/55 ZR17	—Not available
Quickshifter	No	—Not available
Launch price	USD 16,295 (USA, 2024 MY launch MSRP)	JPY 1,595,000 (Japan)

• Launch price: Not ranked: launch prices are in different currencies.