BMW S 1000 XR vs Honda CBR1000RR Base (2026)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW S 1000 XRstacks up against the Honda CBR1000RR Base. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | BMW S 1000 XR | Honda CBR1000RR Base |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Price | $18,715 | $16,999 |
| Engine | 999 cc | 999 cc |
| Weight | 226 kg | 196 kg |
| Seat height | 850 mm | 833 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 19.0 L | 16.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Manual, 6 speed, Chain | Manual, 6 speed, Chain |
| Front brakes | Dual Hydraulic Disc | Dual Hydraulic Disc |
| Rear brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Tires | 120/70 ZR17 / 190/55 ZR17 | Dunlop® Sportmax 214F: 120/70R 17 / Dunlop® Sportmax 214: 190/50R 17 |
BMW S 1000 XR vs Honda CBR1000RR Base — which should you buy?
Picking between the BMW S 1000 XR and the Honda CBR1000RR Base usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW S 1000 XR brings its published horsepower in a 226 kg package, while the Honda CBR1000RR Base counters with its own power figure at 196 kg. On price, the Honda CBR1000RR Base 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: