2024 BMW M 1000 R vs BMW S 1000 R

Pick your favourite below and cast your vote — counts update right away and no registration is required. Sharing your choice helps others who read this comparison.

Scores, summary & seat (optional) Estimates and auto text from specs — open if you want them.

Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

Top on paper
2024 BMW M 1000 R
63 pts
BMW S 1000 R
37 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

2024 BMW M 1000 R
28 pts
Best fit here
BMW S 1000 R
86.6 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 BMW M 1000 R
71.9 pts
BMW S 1000 R
37.4 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 BMW M 1000 R
80 pts
BMW S 1000 R
33.5 pts

New rider friendly

2024 BMW M 1000 R
35.1 pts
Best fit here
BMW S 1000 R
71.1 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 BMW M 1000 R 83 cm Lowest seat here
  • BMW S 1000 R 83 cm Lowest seat here

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 165 hp (BMW S 1000 R) up to 210 hp (2024 BMW M 1000 R).
  • Torque spans 113 Nm (2024 BMW M 1000 R) up to 114 Nm (BMW S 1000 R).
  • Weight spans 208 kg (BMW S 1000 R) to 210 kg (2024 BMW M 1000 R).
  • Engine sizes are very close.

Reader votes so far — total 4: 2024 BMW M 1000 R (3); BMW S 1000 R (1).

Specification BMW M 1000 R BMW S 1000 R
Brand BMW BMW
Model BMW M 1000 R BMW S 1000 R
Engine size 1000cc 1000cc
Power 210hp 165hp
Torque 113nm. 114nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves
Weight 210kg 208kg
Front brake Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper Twin-disc brake with a diameter of 320 mm, four-piston fixed calliper
Rear brake Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, 1-piston floating caliper Single disc brake with a diameter of 220 mm, one-piston floating calliper
Seat height (cm) 83cm 83cm
Front tyre 120/70 ZR17 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyre 200/55 ZR17 190/55 ZR 17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting DDC Dynamic Damping Control, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable Upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 45 mm, spring preload and adjustable rebound and compression stage
Rear suspension Aluminum twin-sided swingarm, DDC Dynamic Damping Control (central shock absorber), adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression stages electronically adjustable Aluminium underbeam swinging arm, Full-Floater Pro, central shock absorber, adjustable rebound and compression damping and adjustable spring preload
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 300km/h 270km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 16.5 L – 7.3 L/100km 16.5 L – 7 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $21695 $13945
Brand price lists View BMW price list View BMW price list
Extra features

-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro, Pro riding modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic, Race, Race Pro 1–3, Pit Lane Limiter, Launch Control, 

-Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) +/- Shift, Wheelie Control, Slide Control, Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), shift assistant Pro, 

-Automatic Hill Start Control (HSC) Pro), TFT display with M start-up animation, LED headlights, rear light and turn indicators 

-Dynamic Damping Control (DDC), M battery, M forged wheels, Titanium rear silencer, M brake, M seat ,M brake and clutch lever 

-Handlebar end mirrors, Keyless Ride, Tyre pressure control (TPC), Heated grips, Cruise control 

-Three riding modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic, incl. HSC), Six-axis sensor box incl. ABS Pro & DTC

-TFT display with connectivity, Adjustable handlebar position, Intelligent emergency call ECALL

Opinions

You need to vote for a model above before you can leave a short comment. Comments are published after editor approval.

No published opinions yet — you can be the first.

After you vote, you can add a brief opinion here (the form opens without reloading the page).

2024 BMW M 1000 R vs 2023 BMW S 1000 R: listed specifications

The 2024 BMW M 1000 R and 2023 BMW S 1000 R are closely matched in weight and torque, while the M 1000 R has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

M 1000 R and S 1000 R have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).

Peak power

M 1000 R has a clear listed power advantage (210 hp vs 165 hp).

Torque

M 1000 R and S 1000 R have very similar listed torque (113 Nm vs 114 Nm).

Listed top speed

M 1000 R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (300 km/h vs 270 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

M 1000 R and S 1000 R have very similar listed weights (210 kg vs 208 kg). M 1000 R and S 1000 R have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 83 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power and listed top speed, while displacement, torque, weight and seat height remain relatively close.

Build your comparison

Pick the first two bikes (required). Use Add 3rd bike for more models, then Add 4th bike if you need it. Choose from the list and press Compare.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of BMW M 1000 R vs BMW S 1000 R?

BMW M 1000 R is listed at 300 km/h (186 mph) vs 270 km/h (168 mph) for BMW S 1000 R.

Which has more horsepower, BMW M 1000 R or BMW S 1000 R?

BMW M 1000 R has 210 hp compared with 165 hp on the BMW S 1000 R.

Which is lighter, BMW M 1000 R or BMW S 1000 R?

BMW S 1000 R is lighter at 208 kg vs 210 kg for BMW M 1000 R.

Which is better, BMW M 1000 R or BMW S 1000 R?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.