BMW S 1000 vs Yamaha YZF-R1 Comparison

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Things we like	Refined and superior performance  Plenty of electronic riding aids Safety is maximum  Read More	Exceptional performance Smooth handling Precise security features Latest technological features Flawless design Read More
Things we don't like	High maintenance costs Ride quality could improve  Read More	Expensive ride A little heavy Not suitable for off-roading Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	999 cc	998 cc
Maximum Power	165 hp	197.2 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	17.5 L	17 L
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Compression Ratio	12.1:1	13.0:1
No. Of Cylinder	4	4
Exhaust Pipes	4 in 1 Exhaust	4 Into 1 Exhaust
Cooling System	Water/Oil Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Maximum Torque	114 Nm	113.3 Nm
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Alternator	406 W	--
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Engine Type	4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, Water/Oil Cooled, DOHC Engine	4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine
Bore X Stroke	80 mm x 49.7 mm	79 mm x 50.9 mm
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
RPM at Maximum Power	11000 rpm	13500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	9250 rpm	11500 rpm
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Sport
Length	2057 mm	2055 mm
Width	845 mm	690 mm
Kerb Weight	205 kg	201 kg
Height	1228 mm	1165 mm
Seat Height	814 mm	855 mm
Gross Weight	407 kg	--
Wheel Base	1439 mm	1405 mm
Dry Weight	202 kg	--
Seating Capacity	2	2
Oil Tank Capacity	--	4.9 L
Ground Clearance	--	130 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Electronic	TCI
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Fuel Reserve	4 L	--
Fuel Supply System	EFI	EFI

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	USD Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Swing Arm
Suspension Travel(Front)	120 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	120 mm	--

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17	190/55 ZR17
Tyre Type	Runflat,Tubeless	Tubeless, Runflat
Front Wheel Size	ZR17	ZR17
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17
Rear Wheel Size	ZR17	ZR17

Electrical

Battery Capacity	9 Ah	--
Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Launch Control	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Riding Modes	Road, Race Road, Race	Road, Race Road, Race
Stability Control	Yes	No
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	No
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Central Locking	No	--

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Navigator	Yes	No
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	--	No

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Electrical

Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	Halogen Halogen	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	--	No

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	--
Body Frame Type	Bridge Type Frame Bridge Type Frame	Diamond Diamond
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Chrome Garnish	Yes	No
Side Wings	Yes	Yes

Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	--	No
Height Adjustable Seats	--	No