BMW Motorrad S 1000 XR vs Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW Motorrad S 1000 XR and the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (BMW Motorrad Philippines) and Honda Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: BMW Motorrad Philippines (SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp.), via bmwmotorrad.com.ph.
BMW Motorrad S 1000 XR
Triple Black variant
- SRP
- ₱1,575,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱44,431
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade
SP variant
- SRP
- ₱1,700,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱47,957
How they differ
- The BMW Motorrad S 1000 XR is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,575,000, which is ₱125,000 (7%) below the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade at ₱1,700,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the S 1000 XR is estimated at ₱44,431 a month against ₱47,957 for the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade, a difference of ₱3,526 a month.
- The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade makes more power (217.6 PS against 170 PS for the S 1000 XR).
- The S 1000 XR has the better claimed fuel economy (16.1 km/L against 14.9 km/L for the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade).
- The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade has the lower seat at 831 mm, 19 mm below the S 1000 XR, which matters for shorter riders.
- The S 1000 XR is the heavier bike (227 kg against 201 kg for the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade).
- The S 1000 XR carries more fuel (20 L against 16.5 L for the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW Motorrad S 1000 XRTriple Black, ₱1,575,000 | Honda CBR1000RR-R FirebladeSP, ₱1,700,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Oil/water-cooled, four-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder | Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC, 4-Valve, Inline 4-Cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 999 cc | 1000 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 170 PS | 217.6 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 11,000 rpm | 14,500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 114 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 9,250 | 12000 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire | n/a |
| Cooling (differs) | Oil/water-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 16.1 km/L | 14.9 km/L |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5+ | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housing | 6-Speed Manual |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain 525 17/45 | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2156 mm | 2105 mm |
| Width (differs) | 850 mm | 751 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1460 mm | 1143 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1541 mm | 1454 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 850 mm | 831 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 128 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 227 kg | 201 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 20 L | 16.5 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA) | Öhlins 43 mm NPX Smart-EC 3.0 electronically controlled fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Aluminium double-sided swing-arm, central shock absorber, electronic preload adjuster, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA) | Unit Pro Link system, Öhlins TTX36 Shock Absorber with S-EC System, Multi Adjustable, Wheel Travel 143 mm |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper | 330 mm Double Disc with Radial Mount Brembo 4-Piston Caliper |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | 220 mm Disc with Brembo 2-Piston Caliper |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 17MC (Tubeless) |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 190/55 ZR17 | 200/55 17MC (Tubeless) |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium cast wheels | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, co-supporting engine | Diamond / Aluminum |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partial integral) | 2-channel ABS with IMU |
| Traction control (differs) | BMW Motorrad DTC | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | 6.5-inch TFT display with Connectivity | 5-inch TFT Meter Display |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | All-LED lighting |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Emergency Stop Signal; Riding modes: Track / Street / Rain; Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.