BMW S 1000 R 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.
- BMW S 1000 R 83 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 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 165 hp (BMW S 1000 R) up to 166 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP).
- Torque spans 112 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP) up to 114 Nm (BMW S 1000 R).
- Weight spans 208 kg (BMW S 1000 R) to 214 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW S 1000 R | YAMAHA MT-10 SP |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | YAMAHA |
| Model | BMW S 1000 R | YAMAHA MT-10 SP |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 165hp | 166hp |
| Torque | 114nm. | 112nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 208kg | 214kg |
| Front brake | Twin-disc brake with a diameter of 320 mm, four-piston fixed calliper | Hydraulic dual disc brake, Ø 320 mm |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake with a diameter of 220 mm, one-piston floating calliper | Hydraulic single disc brake, Ø 220 mm |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 83.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22) |
| Rear tyre | 190/55 ZR 17 | 190/55 ZR17M/C (75W) Tubeless (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 45 mm, spring preload and adjustable rebound and compression stage | 43mm Öhlins® electronically controlled suspension, fully adjustable; 4.7-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Aluminium underbeam swinging arm, Full-Floater Pro, central shock absorber, adjustable rebound and compression damping and adjustable spring preload | Öhlins® electronically controlled suspension, fully adjustable; 4.7-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 270km/h | 280km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16.5 L – 7 L/100km | 17 L – 7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $13945 | $16999 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -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 |
-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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2023 BMW S 1000 R vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW S 1000 R and 2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP are closely matched in peak power and weight, while the MT-10 SP has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
S 1000 R and MT-10 SP have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
S 1000 R and MT-10 SP have very similar peak power (165 hp vs 166 hp).
Torque
S 1000 R and MT-10 SP have very similar listed torque (114 Nm vs 112 Nm).
Listed top speed
MT-10 SP has a modest listed top-speed advantage (280 km/h vs 270 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
S 1000 R and MT-10 SP have very similar listed weights (208 kg vs 214 kg). S 1000 R and MT-10 SP have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 83.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed, while displacement, peak power, torque, weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW S 1000 R vs YAMAHA MT-10 SP?
YAMAHA MT-10 SP is listed at 280 km/h (174 mph) vs 270 km/h (168 mph) for BMW S 1000 R.
Which has more horsepower, BMW S 1000 R or YAMAHA MT-10 SP?
YAMAHA MT-10 SP has 166 hp compared with 165 hp on the BMW S 1000 R.
Which is lighter, BMW S 1000 R or YAMAHA MT-10 SP?
BMW S 1000 R is lighter at 208 kg vs 214 kg for YAMAHA MT-10 SP.
Which is better, BMW S 1000 R 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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