BMW S1000RR vs Yamaha YZF-R1: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW S1000RR (2023-2025) and the Yamaha YZF-R1 (2025), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW S1000RR 205 hp, Yamaha YZF-R1 197 hp.
- Torque: BMW S1000RR 113 Nm, Yamaha YZF-R1 113.3 Nm.
- Weight: BMW S1000RR 197 kg, Yamaha YZF-R1 205 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW S1000RR (2023-2025)205 (best)
- Yamaha YZF-R1 (2025)197
Torque Nm
- BMW S1000RR (2023-2025)113
- Yamaha YZF-R1 (2025)113.3 (best)
Weight kg
- BMW S1000RR (2023-2025)197 (best)
- Yamaha YZF-R1 (2025)205
Full specs
| Specification |  2023-2025 Remove |  2025 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2023-2025 | 2025 |
| Engine | 999cc liquid-cooled inline-4 with BMW ShiftCam variable valve timing | 998cc liquid-cooled inline-4, crossplane crankshaft, Euro5 (engine carried over from 2020-2024) |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 998 cc |
| Power | 205 hp @ 13,000 rpmBest | 197 hp @ 13,500 rpm |
| Torque | 113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm | 113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed constant-mesh manual with standard quickshifter, chain final drive | 6-speed manual w/ multi-plate slipper clutch and quickshifter, chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 197 kg (wet)Best | 205 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 833 mm | 861 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16.5 L | 17 LBest |
| Front suspension | 45mm upside-down telescopic fork, adjustable compression/preload/rebound, ~120mm travel; semi-active BMW DDC optional with 4 damping modes | 43mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable, 120mm (4.7in) travel |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum swingarm, central monoshock adjustable compression/preload/rebound; semi-active DDC optional | KYB single shock, fully adjustable, 120mm (4.7in) travel |
| Brake system | BMW Motorrad Race ABS / ABS Pro (part-integral, lean-angle sensitive, disengageable) | Dual-channel ABS (Brake Control System) |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial calipers | Dual 320mm discs, Brembo Stylema monoblock radial calipers w/ Brembo radial master cylinder |
| Rear brake | Single 220mm disc, single-piston floating caliper | 220mm single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55 ZR17 | 190/55ZR17 |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Yes |
| Launch price | USD 17,895 (US)Best | USD 18,999 (US) |