Bmw R 1250 R vs Bmw S 1000 R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1250 R vs Bmw S 1000 R. Bmw R 1250 R: 136 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 249 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Bmw S 1000 R: 210 hp @ 13,750 rpm (2021+ generation) hp, 199 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1250 R
Bmw S 1000 R
Horsepower (hp)
136 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
143 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
249 kg
199 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
210 hp @ 13,750 rpm (2021+ generation)
Torque
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm (2021+ generation)
Top Speed
200 km/h
270 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
Weight
249 kg (wet/curb weight)
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1250 R
8.5/10
"The thinking rider's naked bike — brilliant, if slightly soulless."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine genuinely exceptional
+Bulletproof long-distance comfort
+Best-in-class electronics package
Cons
−Final drive maintenance costs bite
−Weight noticeable at low speed
−Dealer servicing eye-wateringly expensive
Bmw S 1000 R
8.8/10
"One of the best naked bikes money can buy, used or new."
Pros
+Savage, usable power delivery
+Electronics genuinely class-leading
+Comfortable for longer rides
Cons
−Dealer servicing costs hurt
−Swingarm pivot corrosion issue
−Firm suspension on rough roads
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