BMW M 1000 R vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
BMW M 1000 R vs Yamaha Fz25. BMW M 1000 R: 210 hp (154 kW) hp, 199 kg (439 lbs) weight, top speed ~186 mph (300 km/h, electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.8/10. Yamaha Fz25: 20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
BMW M 1000 R
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
210 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
113 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
186 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
199 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
210 hp (154 kW)
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
113 Nm (83 lb-ft)
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~186 mph (300 km/h, electronically limited)
130 km/h
Weight
199 kg (439 lbs)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
BMW M 1000 R
8.8/10
"The most focused naked bike money can buy, unfiltered."
Pros
+Ferocious, addictive engine character
+World-class electronics suite
+Stunning build quality throughout
Cons
−Parts and servicing brutally expensive
−Zero tolerance for cold tyres
−Urban riding genuinely uncomfortable
Yamaha Fz25
7.5/10
"A genuinely solid commuter that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Strong resale value retention
+Low running costs
Cons
−Vibes above 7,000rpm
−Rear suspension often neglected
−Highway cruising feels strained
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
