BMW M1000RR vs Yamaha YZF-R1: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW M1000RR (2025-present) and the Yamaha YZF-R1 (2025), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW M1000RR 218 hp, Yamaha YZF-R1 197 hp.
- Torque: BMW M1000RR 113 Nm, Yamaha YZF-R1 113.3 Nm.
- Weight: BMW M1000RR 194 kg, Yamaha YZF-R1 205 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW M1000RR (2025-present)218 (best)
- Yamaha YZF-R1 (2025)197
Torque Nm
- BMW M1000RR (2025-present)113
- Yamaha YZF-R1 (2025)113.3 (best)
Weight kg
- BMW M1000RR (2025-present)194 (best)
- Yamaha YZF-R1 (2025)205
Full specs
| Specification |  2025-present Remove |  2025 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2025-present | 2025 |
| Engine | 999cc liquid-cooled inline-four re-engineered for Euro 5+ compliance: new cylinder head/combustion chamber, full-shaft titanium valves, compression raised 13.4->14.5:1, throttle bodies enlarged 48->52mm, new titanium exhaust, M short-stroke throttle (72->58 degree rotation). Paired with carbon M Winglets 3.0 and reworked Flex Frame. | 998cc liquid-cooled inline-4, crossplane crankshaft, Euro5 (engine carried over from 2020-2024) |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 998 cc |
| Power | 218 hp @ 14,500 rpmBest | 197 hp @ 13,500 rpm |
| Torque | 113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm | 113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual gearbox, BMW ShiftCam, M Shift Assistant Pro bi-directional quickshifter, chain final drive (2.71 ratio) | 6-speed manual w/ multi-plate slipper clutch and quickshifter, chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 194 kg (wet)Best | 205 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 865 mm | 861 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16.3 L | 17 LBest |
| Front suspension | 45mm upside-down telescopic fork, fully adjustable, 120mm travel; electronic suspension adjustment and steering damper standard | 43mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable, 120mm (4.7in) travel |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum swingarm, Full Floater Pro linkage, fully adjustable monoshock, ~118mm travel | KYB single shock, fully adjustable, 120mm (4.7in) travel |
| Brake system | BMW Motorrad Race ABS Pro, with added Brake Slide Assist function and 'Slick' track ABS mode for this update | Dual-channel ABS (Brake Control System) |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm floating discs, radial 4-piston M Brake calipers | Dual 320mm discs, Brembo Stylema monoblock radial calipers w/ Brembo radial master cylinder |
| Rear brake | Single 220mm disc, single-piston fixed caliper | 220mm single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 200/55 ZR17 | 190/55ZR17 |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Yes |
| Launch price | Not available | USD 18,999 (US) |