Yamaha Yzf-r1m vs Bmw S 1000 Rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Yzf-r1m vs Bmw S 1000 Rr. Yamaha Yzf-r1m: 200 hp @ 13,500 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlim.), Motoryk rating 9.0/10. Bmw S 1000 Rr: 210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam) hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited), Motoryk rating 9.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Yzf-r1m
Bmw S 1000 Rr
Horsepower (hp)
200 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
112.4 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
197 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
200 hp @ 13,500 rpm
210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam)
Torque
112.4 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlim.)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited)
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Yzf-r1m
9.0/10
"The best R1M money can buy if you know what you're doing."
Pros
+Crossplane torque delivery is addictive
+Öhlins ERS genuinely transformative
+Phenomenal cornering feedback
Cons
−Carbon bodywork prohibitively expensive
−Track history hard to verify
−Electronics setup demands expertise
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
Top 10 Accessories
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