Bmw S 1000 Rr vs Yamaha Yzf-r1
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw S 1000 Rr
Yamaha Yzf-r1
Horsepower (hp)
210 hp
200 hp
Torque (Nm)
113 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
199 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam)
200 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2015+ generation; earlier models range from 150–182 hp)
Torque
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,500 rpm (2015+ generation)
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 280–299 km/h depending on generation)
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
199 kg (wet/curb weight, 2015+ R1; note: R1M is 199 kg, earlier generations vary from 177–202 kg)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5–8.5 L/100km (real-world average, varies significantly with riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw S 1000 Rr
9.0/10
"Unbeatable superbike if you buy one with full history."
Pros
+Class-leading electronics suite
+Exceptional engine refinement
+Strong long-term reliability
Cons
−Expensive maintenance costs throughout
−Track damage often hidden
−Upright riding position punishing
Yamaha Yzf-r1
8.5/10
"The best R1 you can afford is always worth finding."
Pros
+MotoGP-derived electronics package
+Crossplane engine character
+Exceptional track day capability
Cons
−Brutal heat in traffic
−Expensive valve service intervals
−Unforgiving of neglect