BMW S1000R vs Honda CB1000 Hornet: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW S1000R (2025) and the Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW S1000R 170 hp, Honda CB1000 Hornet 155 hp.
- Torque: BMW S1000R 114 Nm, Honda CB1000 Hornet 107 Nm.
- Weight: BMW S1000R 199 kg, Honda CB1000 Hornet 212 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW S1000R (2025)170 (best)
- Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025-present)155
Torque Nm
- BMW S1000R (2025)114 (best)
- Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025-present)107
Weight kg
- BMW S1000R (2025)199 (best)
- Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025-present)212
Full specs
| Specification |  2025 Remove |  2025-present · SP Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hypernaked | Hypernaked |
| Years | 2025 | 2025-present |
| Engine | 999cc liquid-cooled inline-4 | 999cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four (Fireblade-derived, exhaust valve for extra top-end) |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 999 cc |
| Power | 170 hp @ 11,000 rpmBest | 155 hp @ 11,000 rpm |
| Torque | 114 Nm @ 9,250 rpmBest | 107 Nm @ 9,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, chain final drive, shortened gearing (17T/46T) | 6-speed manual with assist/slipper clutch and standard-fit up/down quickshifter |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 199 kg (wet)Best | 212 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 830 mm | 809 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16.5 L | 17 LBest |
| Front suspension | 45mm inverted telescopic fork, adjustable compression/preload/rebound; optional semi-active BMW DDC | 41mm Showa SFF-BP inverted fork, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound) |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum swingarm, central shock adjustable for preload and rebound; optional semi-active DDC | Öhlins TTX36 rear shock via Pro-Link linkage, remote reservoir, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound) |
| Brake system | BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (lean-angle sensitive, part-integral, disengageable) | 2-channel Cornering ABS |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial calipers | 310mm dual discs, radial-mounted Brembo Stylema 4-piston calipers with Brembo radial front master cylinder |
| Rear brake | Single 220mm disc, single-piston floating caliper | 240mm single disc, single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55 ZR17 | 180/55ZR17 |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Yes |
| Launch price | Not available | GBP 9,999 (UK) |