Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade vs BMW Motorrad M 1000 R
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and BMW Motorrad M 1000 R are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹0 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 2 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Tie
Both start at ₹33,50,000 ex-showroom.
Performance
CBR1000RR-R Fireblade
CBR1000RR-R Fireblade has the better power-to-weight ratio: 1067 against 983 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
M 1000 R
M 1000 R adds dual-channel abs that the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade does not have on any variant.
Features
M 1000 R
M 1000 R gets usd front forks, slipper clutch, turn-by-turn navigation and ride modes.
City manners
CBR1000RR-R Fireblade
CBR1000RR-R Fireblade is 9 kg lighter, which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- you live where Honda's bigger service network matters
- your priority is track days
Buy the M 1000 R if
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is spirited riding
- your priority is weekend rides
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | CBR1000RR-R Fireblade | M 1000 R |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹33,50,000 | ₹33,50,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹37,62,930 | ₹37,29,430 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaCBR1000RR-R Fireblade | BMW MotorradM 1000 R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹33,50,000 | ₹33,50,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹1,06,240 | ₹1,06,240 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1000 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine type | 4 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 4 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 214.6 bhp | 206.5 bhp |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 15.6 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | Manual | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 280 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 201 kg | 210 kg |
| Fuel tank | 16.5 L | 16.5 L |
| Seat height | 830 mm | 830 mm |
| Ground clearance | 115 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1455 mm | 1455 mm |
| Length | 2105 mm | — |
| Width | 750 mm | — |
| Height | 1140 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 330 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 220 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Switchable ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Ohlins NPX (SV) S-EC 3.0 with electronic preload, compression and rebound adjustments | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm |
| Rear suspension | Ohlins TTX36 (SV) S-EC 3.0 shock absorber with Pro-Link and elctronic adjustments for preload compression and rebound | Aluminum twin-sided swingarm, DDC Dynamic Damping Control |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 200/55-ZR17 | 200/55-ZR17 |
CBR1000RR-R Fireblade vs M 1000 R: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade or the M 1000 R?
- Both start at ₹33,50,000 ex-showroom Delhi.
- What is the on-road price difference between the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and M 1000 R in Delhi?
- About ₹33,500: roughly ₹37,62,930 for the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and ₹37,29,430 for the M 1000 R, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
