BMW R 1250 R vs BMW S 1000 R
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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 R 1250 R 82 cm Lowest seat here
- BMW S 1000 R 83 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 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 136 hp (BMW R 1250 R) up to 165 hp (BMW S 1000 R).
- Torque spans 114 Nm (BMW S 1000 R) up to 143 Nm (BMW R 1250 R).
- Weight spans 208 kg (BMW S 1000 R) to 221 kg (BMW R 1250 R).
- Displacement spans 1000 cc (BMW S 1000 R) to 1100 cc (BMW R 1250 R).
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| Specification | BMW R 1250 R | BMW S 1000 R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | BMW |
| Model | BMW R 1250 R | BMW S 1000 R |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 136hp | 165hp |
| Torque | 143nm. | 114nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 221kg | 208kg |
| Front brake | Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper | Twin-disc brake with a diameter of 320 mm, four-piston fixed calliper |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Single disc brake with a diameter of 220 mm, one-piston floating calliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR17 | 190/55 ZR 17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork | Upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 45 mm, spring preload and adjustable rebound and compression stage |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminum single-sided swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD shock absorber, spring preload continuously adjustable hydraulically by handwheel | Aluminium underbeam swinging arm, Full-Floater Pro, central shock absorber, adjustable rebound and compression damping and adjustable spring preload |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 245km/h | 270km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 18 L – 5.5 L/100km | 16.5 L – 7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $14995 | $13945 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View BMW price list |
| Extra features | -TFT colour display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity, Full LED headlight, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) -Integral ABS Pro (lean-optimised ABS), 3 riding modes (Eco, Rain, and Road), Hill Start Control (HSC) -USB charging socket, Intelligent emergency call, Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) |
-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 |
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2023 BMW R 1250 R vs 2023 BMW S 1000 R: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW R 1250 R and 2023 BMW S 1000 R differ on the listed specifications: the R 1250 R has more displacement and torque, and the S 1000 R has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
R 1250 R has a larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
S 1000 R has a clear listed power advantage (165 hp vs 136 hp).
Torque
R 1250 R has a clear listed torque advantage (143 Nm vs 114 Nm).
Listed top speed
S 1000 R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (270 km/h vs 245 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
S 1000 R has a modest listed weight advantage (208 kg vs 221 kg). R 1250 R and S 1000 R have very similar seat heights (82 cm vs 83 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW R 1250 R vs BMW S 1000 R?
BMW S 1000 R is listed at 270 km/h (168 mph) vs 245 km/h (152 mph) for BMW R 1250 R.
Which has more horsepower, BMW R 1250 R or BMW S 1000 R?
BMW S 1000 R has 165 hp compared with 136 hp on the BMW R 1250 R.
Which is lighter, BMW R 1250 R or BMW S 1000 R?
BMW S 1000 R is lighter at 208 kg vs 221 kg for BMW R 1250 R.
Which is better, BMW R 1250 R or BMW S 1000 R?
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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