BMW R 18 Classic First Edition (2021) vs Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade (2022) vs Kawasaki Versys 1000SE-LT+ (2021-22)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model: | R 18 Classic First Edition | CBR1000RR-R Fireblade | Versys 1000SE-LT+ |
| Years: | 2021 | 2022 | 2021-22 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, Pushrod-actuated OHV with two camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse 4 cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1802 cc / 110 cu-in | 999.9 cc / 61 cu-in | 1043 cc / 63.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 107.1 X 100 mm | 81 x 48.5 mm | 77 x 56 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.6:1 | 13.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air/water cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Starting: | Electric, 1.5 kW | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 67 kW / 91 hp @ 4750 rpm | 215 hp / 160kW @ 14500 | 86.8 kW / 118 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 158 Nm / 116 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 113 Nm / 82.6 lb-ft @ 12500 | 102 Nm / 10.4 kg-fm @ 7700 rpm |
| Clutch: | Hydraulically activated single-disc dry clutch | Wet, multiplate hydraulic clutch with assist slipper | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Transmission: | 6-speed shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing | 6 speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft, 3.091 | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Construction type double-loop steel tube frame | Twin-spar aluminum | Aluminium twin-tube |
| Front Suspension: | 49 mm Telescopic fork, Non-adjustable | SHOWA BPF 43mm telescopic fork with preload, compression and rebound adjustment | 43 mm inverted fork with stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability . |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Steel swinging fork with central shock strut | SHOWA BFRC-Lite Pro-Link swingarm with 10-step preload, stepless compression and rebound damping adjustment | Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability . |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 90 mm / 3.5 in | 137 mm / 5.3 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm discs, 4-piston fixed caliper | 2x 330mm discs with radially mounted 4-piston Nissin calipers | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 300mm disc, 4-piston fixed caliper | Single 220mm disc with 2-piston Brembo caliper | Single 250mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90 B16 | 120/70-ZR17 M/C (58W) | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/65 B16 | 200/55-ZR17 M/C (78W) | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Rake: | 32.7° | 24° | 27° |
| Trail: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 101.6 mm / 4 in | 107 mm / 4.2 in |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2440 mm / 36 in Width: 964 mm / 37.9 in with mirrors | Length 2100 mm / 82.7 in Width 745 mm / 29.3 in Height 1140 mm / 44.9 in | Length 2240 mm / 88.1 in Width 895 mm / 35.2 in Height 1400 mm / 55.1 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1731 mm / 68.1 in | mm / 57.5 in | 1520 mm / 59.8 in |
| Seat Height: | 710 mm / 27.9 in | 828 mm / 32.6 in | 840 mm / 33.0 in |
| Wet Weight: | 365 kg / 804.6 lbs | 201 kg / 443 lbs | 257 kg / 566 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.3 US gal | 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal |