Honda CB 1000 Hornet SP versus BMW S 1000 R

Honda CB 1000 Hornet SP

Naked

BMW S 1000 R

Naked

157 hp naked bike rocket for less than 12,000 euros

The Honda CB 1000 Hornet is the third Hornet after the 750 and 500 to round off this naked bike model series. But is 157 hp really enough? Haha. 120 hp would have been enough, but with the modified Fireblade... weiter

Honda CB 1000 Hornet SP im Test

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Performance AND control: BMW's Power-Naked shows how it's done.

With the new BMW S1000R model year 2021, BMW deliberately refrains from increasing performance. The machine still delivers with 165 hp with more than enough power, the changes compared to the predecessor are more in the areas... weiter

BMW S 1000 R im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2025 bis 2025~

Built von 2014 bis 2025~

RRP 11.500 €

RRP 16.280 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Elastic motor with plenty of power!
addictive sound
smooth QuickShifter series (SP only)
Brembo Stylemas (SP only)
great handlink and road holding
Very good price-performance ratio

Pros:

Full of performance ...
.. but still easy to control
high-quality workmanship
cool sound

Cons:

No cornering ABS
No cruise control
No automatic turn signal reset

Cons:

Pillion operation only for emergencies
Sitting position for some people probably too sporty

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.455 mm
Length : 2.140 mm Height : 1.085 mm
Seat : 809 mm
Weight : 212 (max: 400 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 814 mm until : 830 mm
Weight : 199 (max: 407 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: 4-cylinder series, four-stroke 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.000 ccm
Hub: 55 mm
Hole: 76 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Motor design: In-line four-cylinder 4-stroke 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 230 km/h
Performance: 157 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 107 NM bei 9.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 288 km

Maximum speed: 261 km/h
Performance: 165 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min

Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 266 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridge frame (steel)

Front suspension:
Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD fork, spring base, adjustable rebound and compression damping (travel 118 mm)

Rear suspension:
Öhlins TTX36 shock absorber, Pro-Link deflection system, spring preload, damper rebound and compression adjustable (travel 139 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 17'
Rear tyres: 180/55 17'

Frame type:
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium)

Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 117 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17

Brakes

Front brake
Double discs, Brembo Stylema radial four-piston calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Nissin Single Piston Brake Caliper (∅ 240 mm)

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)

Result

The new Hornet SP is a great and affordable motorcycle. It is fast, easy to ride, looks good and is reasonably equipped. We really liked the ease of use. It's a shame that Honda has dispensed with cornering ABS with so much power. Nevertheless, the Hornet is a real fun grenade that you don't really want to get off of. Driving performance, brakes, sound - everything at a high level, which, by the way, should be the same with the even cheaper standard Hornet. And then all this for less than 10,000 euros !!

The test machine was provided to us by motofun . motofun is a large Honda dealer in Kaltenkirchen near Hamburg. Anyone who would like to test drive the new SP is welcome here. Or would you prefer the 750 Hornet? Or a Gold Wing or Africa Twin? Anyway, motofun has everything there, so it's worth a visit.

Conclusion - what sticks

The S 1000 R is basically a double R, from which the fairing has been removed and the torque curve on country roads has been optimised. It is super sporty, which can be an disadvantage and a disadvantage at the same time. If you want to sit upright on your streetfighter, you are out of place here. If you are looking for proximity to the front wheel and asphalt, you will find it here!

In any case, we had tons of driving fun and did not feel overwhelmed despite the immense performance. This is exactly why you have to compliment BMW: Not all manufacturers succeed in putting such a grenade on the wheels for (almost) everyone. To anticipate misunderstandings: Of course, this motorcycle is not a beginner's machine!

The test machine was kindly provided by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg - thank you!