Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade vs BMW Motorrad S1000RR
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and BMW Motorrad S1000RR are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade costs ₹9,75,000 more than the S1000RR, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 41% extra.
The S1000RR takes 3 of the 5 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and 6.5/10 for the S1000RR.
Category by category
Price
S1000RR
The S1000RR starts ₹9,75,000 lower (₹23,75,000 against ₹33,50,000), about ₹30,920 a month less on a standard loan.
Performance
CBR1000RR-R Fireblade
CBR1000RR-R Fireblade has the better power-to-weight ratio: 1067 against 1048 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
S1000RR
S1000RR gets usd front forks, projector headlamp, turn-by-turn navigation and ride modes and 1 more items.
Warranty
S1000RR
S1000RR comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you live where Honda's bigger service network matters
- your priority is track days
- your priority is experienced superbike riders
Buy the S1000RR if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- 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 | S1000RR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹33,50,000 | ₹23,75,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹37,62,930 | ₹26,66,643 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaCBR1000RR-R Fireblade | BMW MotorradS1000RR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹33,50,000 | ₹23,75,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹1,06,240 | ₹75,320 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1000 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine type | 4 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 4 Cylinder, Water/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 214.6 bhp | 206.5 bhp |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 16 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | Manual | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 299 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 201 kg | 197 kg |
| Fuel tank | 16.5 L | 16.5 L |
| Seat height | 830 mm | 824 mm |
| Ground clearance | 115 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1455 mm | 1457 mm |
| Length | 2105 mm | 2073 mm |
| Width | 750 mm | 848 mm |
| Height | 1140 mm | 1205 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 330 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 220 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Switchable ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | Ohlins NPX (SV) S-EC 3.0 with electronic preload, compression and rebound adjustments | Upside-down telescopic fork Ø 45 mm |
| Rear suspension | Ohlins TTX36 (SV) S-EC 3.0 shock absorber with Pro-Link and elctronic adjustments for preload compression and rebound | Aluminium swing arm |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 200/55-ZR17 | 190/55-ZR17 |
CBR1000RR-R Fireblade vs S1000RR: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade or the S1000RR?
- The S1000RR is cheaper by ₹9,75,000 at the base variant (₹23,75,000 against ₹33,50,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and S1000RR in Delhi?
- About ₹10,96,287: roughly ₹37,62,930 for the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and ₹26,66,643 for the S1000RR, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
