2024 Yamaha R1 GYTR vs 2025 BMW S1000RR
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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 Yamaha R1 GYTR 85.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2025 BMW S1000RR 83 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2.5 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 198 hp (2024 Yamaha R1 GYTR) up to 205 hp (2025 BMW S1000RR).
- Torque spans 83 Nm (2024 Yamaha R1 GYTR) up to 113 Nm (2025 BMW S1000RR).
- Weight spans 195 kg (2025 BMW S1000RR) to 201 kg (2024 Yamaha R1 GYTR).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Yamaha R1 GYTR | 2025 BMW S1000RR |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | BMW |
| Model | Yamaha R1 GYTR | 2025 BMW S1000RR |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 198hp | 205hp |
| Torque | 83nm. | 113nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 201kg | 195kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic dual discs, Ø320mm | Dual disc brake, 320 mm diameter, 4.5 mm thickness, 4-piston fixed caliper. |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø220mm | Single disc brake, 220 mm diameter, 1-piston floating caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 85.5cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55ZR17M/C (75W) Tubeless | 190/55 ZR17 (M rim: 200/55 ZR17) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | 45 mm inverted fork, fully adjustable, 4.7 in. wheel travel |
| Rear suspension | link suspension, Swingarm | Monoshock, fully adjustable, 4.6 in. wheel travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 320km/h | 362km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 8 L/100km | 16.5 L – 7 L/100km |
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| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $26500 | $25000 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View BMW price list |
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2024 Yamaha R1 GYTR vs 2025 BMW S1000RR: listed specifications
The 2024 Yamaha R1 GYTR and 2025 BMW S1000RR are closely matched in peak power and displacement, while the S1000RR has more torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
R1 GYTR and S1000RR have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
R1 GYTR and S1000RR have very similar peak power (198 hp vs 205 hp).
Torque
S1000RR has a clear listed torque advantage (113 Nm vs 83 Nm).
Listed top speed
S1000RR has a clear listed top-speed advantage (362 km/h vs 320 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
S1000RR has a modest listed weight advantage (195 kg vs 201 kg). S1000RR has a lower listed seat height (83 cm vs 85.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement and peak power remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Yamaha R1 GYTR vs 2025 BMW S1000RR?
2025 BMW S1000RR is listed at 362 km/h (225 mph) vs 320 km/h (199 mph) for Yamaha R1 GYTR.
Which has more horsepower, Yamaha R1 GYTR or 2025 BMW S1000RR?
2025 BMW S1000RR has 205 hp compared with 198 hp on the Yamaha R1 GYTR.
Which is lighter, Yamaha R1 GYTR or 2025 BMW S1000RR?
2025 BMW S1000RR is lighter at 195 kg vs 201 kg for Yamaha R1 GYTR.
Which is better, Yamaha R1 GYTR or 2025 BMW S1000RR?
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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