BMW S 1000 RR vs 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1
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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 RR 83 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1 85.5 cm Tallest 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 197 hp (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1) up to 210 hp (BMW S 1000 RR).
- Torque spans 83.3 Nm (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1) up to 113 Nm (BMW S 1000 RR).
- Weight spans 201 kg (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1) to 210 kg (BMW S 1000 RR).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW S 1000 RR | YAMAHA YZF-R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | YAMAHA |
| Model | BMW S 1000 RR | YAMAHA YZF-R1 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 210hp | 197hp |
| Torque | 113nm. | 83.3nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 210kg | 201kg |
| Front brake | Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4.5 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper (5 mm M wheels) | Dual 320mm hydraulic disc; Brake Control System and ABS |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, 1-piston floating caliper | 220mm hydraulic disc; Brake Control System and ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 85.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17 Bridgestone® BATTLAX RACING STREET RS11 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55 ZR17 | 190/55ZR17 Bridgestone® BATTLAX RACING STREET RS11 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | 43mm KYB® inverted fork, fully adjustable; 4.7-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload | KYB® single shock, fully adjustable; 4.7-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 330km/h | 320km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16.5 L – 7 L/100km | 17 L – 7.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $17895 | $18399 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -BMW Motorrad ABS, ABS PRO, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), HSC (Hill Start Control) -4 riding modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic, Race), Shift assistant Pro, 6.5" TFT display -M chassis kit, M GPS Laptrigger (activation code), M lightweight batteryy |
-Ride-by-Wire Throttle System, MotoGP®-Level Controllability -Variable Intake System, Power Delivery Mode (PWR) -Lean Angle-Sensitive Traction Control System (TCS) -MotoGP®-Developed Slide Control System (SCS) -Lift Control System (LIF), Launch Control System (LCS) -Up & Down Quick Shift System (QSS) |
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2023 BMW S 1000 RR vs 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW S 1000 RR and 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1 are closely matched in displacement, while the S 1000 RR has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the YZF-R1 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
S 1000 RR and YZF-R1 have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
S 1000 RR has a modest listed power advantage (210 hp vs 197 hp).
Torque
S 1000 RR has a clear listed torque advantage (113 Nm vs 83.3 Nm).
Listed top speed
S 1000 RR has a modest listed top-speed advantage (330 km/h vs 320 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
YZF-R1 has a modest listed weight advantage (201 kg vs 210 kg). S 1000 RR has a lower listed seat height (83 cm vs 85.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW S 1000 RR vs YAMAHA YZF-R1?
BMW S 1000 RR is listed at 330 km/h (205 mph) vs 320 km/h (199 mph) for YAMAHA YZF-R1.
Which has more horsepower, BMW S 1000 RR or YAMAHA YZF-R1?
BMW S 1000 RR has 210 hp compared with 197 hp on the YAMAHA YZF-R1.
Which is lighter, BMW S 1000 RR or YAMAHA YZF-R1?
YAMAHA YZF-R1 is lighter at 201 kg vs 210 kg for BMW S 1000 RR.
Which is better, BMW S 1000 RR or YAMAHA YZF-R1?
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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