BMW S 1000 RR vs BMW M 1000 RR
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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
- BMW M 1000 RR 83 cm Lowest seat here
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 210 hp (BMW S 1000 RR) up to 212 hp (BMW M 1000 RR).
- Torque figures are very close.
- Weight spans 210 kg (BMW S 1000 RR) to 214 kg (BMW M 1000 RR).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW S 1000 RR | BMW M 1000 RR |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | BMW |
| Model | BMW S 1000 RR | BMW M 1000 RR |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 210hp | 212hp |
| Torque | 113nm. | 113nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 210kg | 214kg |
| Front brake | Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4.5 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper (5 mm M wheels) | M Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, 1-piston floating caliper | M Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, 2-piston fixed caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55 ZR17 | 200/55 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 330km/h | 324km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16.5 L – 7 L/100km | 16.5 L – 7.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $17895 | $32995 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View BMW 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 |
-M Chassis Kit; Rear height adjustment & Swingarm pivot, Windshield high, BMW Motorrad ABS and ABS Pro -7 riding modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic, Race, Race Pro 1-3), Pit-Lane-Limiter -Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) +/- Shift, Hill Start Control (HSC) Pro, Dynamic Brake Control -Gearshift Assist Pro, Ready for reverse gear shift pattern, 6.5" TFT-Display with Connectivity -LED Headlight, Rear light and Indicators, Heated Grips, Cruise Control, M Lightweight Battery -M GPS Laptrigger software, M Carbon Wheels |
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2023 BMW S 1000 RR vs 2023 BMW M 1000 RR: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW S 1000 RR and 2023 BMW M 1000 RR are closely matched in peak power and weight, while the S 1000 RR has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
S 1000 RR and M 1000 RR have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
S 1000 RR and M 1000 RR have very similar peak power (210 hp vs 212 hp).
Torque
S 1000 RR and M 1000 RR have very similar listed torque (113 Nm vs 113 Nm).
Listed top speed
S 1000 RR has a modest listed top-speed advantage (330 km/h vs 324 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
S 1000 RR and M 1000 RR have very similar listed weights (210 kg vs 214 kg). S 1000 RR and M 1000 RR have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 83 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 RR vs BMW M 1000 RR?
BMW S 1000 RR is listed at 330 km/h (205 mph) vs 324 km/h (201 mph) for BMW M 1000 RR.
Which has more horsepower, BMW S 1000 RR or BMW M 1000 RR?
BMW M 1000 RR has 212 hp compared with 210 hp on the BMW S 1000 RR.
Which is lighter, BMW S 1000 RR or BMW M 1000 RR?
BMW S 1000 RR is lighter at 210 kg vs 214 kg for BMW M 1000 RR.
Which is better, BMW S 1000 RR or BMW M 1000 RR?
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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