2024 BMW M 1000 XR vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP
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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.
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
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
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 XR 85 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP 83.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 cm.
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 166 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP) up to 201 hp (2024 BMW M 1000 XR).
- Torque spans 112 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP) up to 113 Nm (2024 BMW M 1000 XR).
- Weight spans 214 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP) to 223 kg (2024 BMW M 1000 XR).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW M 1000 XR | YAMAHA MT-10 SP |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | YAMAHA |
| Model | BMW M 1000 XR | YAMAHA MT-10 SP |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 201hp | 166hp |
| Torque | 113nm. | 112nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 223kg | 214kg |
| Front brake | Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper | Hydraulic dual disc brake, Ø 320 mm |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, 1-piston floating caliper | Hydraulic single disc brake, Ø 220 mm |
| Seat height (cm) | 85cm | 83.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22) |
| Rear tyre | 200/55 ZR17 | 190/55 ZR17M/C (75W) Tubeless (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA) | 43mm Öhlins® electronically controlled suspension, fully adjustable; 4.7-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum twin-sided swingarm, DDC Dynamic Damping Control (central shock absorber), adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression stages electronically adjustable | Öhlins® electronically controlled suspension, fully adjustable; 4.7-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Touring | Naked |
| Top speed | 290km/h | 280km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 20 L – 7.2 L/100km | 17 L – 7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $24295 | $16999 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -Riding modes Pro (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, Headlight Pro with adaptive headlight, Dynamic Damping Control (DDC) -M battery, M Forged wheels, M titanium rear silencer, M brake, BMW Motorrad ABS Pro, Sport windscreen -Adjustable steering damper, M seat, M brake and clutch lever, Keyless Ride, Tyre pressure control (TPC) -Heated grips, Cruise control, USB charging interface |
-Six-Axis IMU with Rider Aids, Four-Mode Yamaha Ride Control (YRC) -Advanced Quick Shift System (QSS), Yamaha Variable Speed Limiter (YVSL) -4.2-Inch Full-Color TFT Display, Ride-By-Wire Throttle with APSG -Cruise Control System
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2024 BMW M 1000 XR vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP: listed specifications
The 2024 BMW M 1000 XR and 2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the M 1000 XR has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed, and the MT-10 SP has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
M 1000 XR and MT-10 SP have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
M 1000 XR has a clear listed power advantage (201 hp vs 166 hp).
Torque
M 1000 XR and MT-10 SP have very similar listed torque (113 Nm vs 112 Nm).
Listed top speed
M 1000 XR has a modest listed top-speed advantage (290 km/h vs 280 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
MT-10 SP has a modest listed weight advantage (214 kg vs 223 kg). MT-10 SP has a lower listed seat height (83.5 cm vs 85 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement and torque remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW M 1000 XR vs YAMAHA MT-10 SP?
BMW M 1000 XR is listed at 290 km/h (180 mph) vs 280 km/h (174 mph) for YAMAHA MT-10 SP.
Which has more horsepower, BMW M 1000 XR or YAMAHA MT-10 SP?
BMW M 1000 XR has 201 hp compared with 166 hp on the YAMAHA MT-10 SP.
Which is lighter, BMW M 1000 XR or YAMAHA MT-10 SP?
YAMAHA MT-10 SP is lighter at 214 kg vs 223 kg for BMW M 1000 XR.
Which is better, BMW M 1000 XR or YAMAHA MT-10 SP?
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.
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