2025 BMW S1000RR 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.
- 2025 BMW S1000RR 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 205 hp (2025 BMW S1000RR).
- Torque spans 83.3 Nm (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1) up to 113 Nm (2025 BMW S1000RR).
- Weight spans 195 kg (2025 BMW S1000RR) to 201 kg (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | 2025 BMW S1000RR | YAMAHA YZF-R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | YAMAHA |
| Model | 2025 BMW S1000RR | YAMAHA YZF-R1 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 205hp | 197hp |
| Torque | 113nm. | 83.3nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 195kg | 201kg |
| Front brake | Dual disc brake, 320 mm diameter, 4.5 mm thickness, 4-piston fixed caliper. | Dual 320mm hydraulic disc; Brake Control System and ABS |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, 220 mm diameter, 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 (M rim: 200/55 ZR17) | 190/55ZR17 Bridgestone® BATTLAX RACING STREET RS11 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 45 mm inverted fork, fully adjustable, 4.7 in. wheel travel | 43mm KYB® inverted fork, fully adjustable; 4.7-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock, fully adjustable, 4.6 in. wheel travel | KYB® single shock, fully adjustable; 4.7-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 362km/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 | $25000 | $18399 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -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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2025 BMW S1000RR vs 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1: listed specifications
The 2025 BMW S1000RR and 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R1 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
S1000RR and YZF-R1 have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
S1000RR and YZF-R1 have very similar peak power (205 hp vs 197 hp).
Torque
S1000RR has a clear listed torque advantage (113 Nm vs 83.3 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 2025 BMW S1000RR vs YAMAHA YZF-R1?
2025 BMW S1000RR is listed at 362 km/h (225 mph) vs 320 km/h (199 mph) for YAMAHA YZF-R1.
Which has more horsepower, 2025 BMW S1000RR or YAMAHA YZF-R1?
2025 BMW S1000RR has 205 hp compared with 197 hp on the YAMAHA YZF-R1.
Which is lighter, 2025 BMW S1000RR or YAMAHA YZF-R1?
2025 BMW S1000RR is lighter at 195 kg vs 201 kg for YAMAHA YZF-R1.
Which is better, 2025 BMW S1000RR 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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