BMW Motorrad
BMW Motorrad M 1000 R specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
Power comes from a 999cc single producing 206.5 bhp and 113 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 210 kg the power-to-weight figure is 983 bhp per tonne, which ranks 8 of 135 in its class here.
Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 999 cc
- Engine type
- 4 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 206.5 bhp
- Torque
- 113 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 15.6 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 280 km/h
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 200/55-ZR17
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 210 kg
- Fuel tank
- 16.5 L
- Seat height
- 830 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1455 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm
- Rear suspension
- Aluminum twin-sided swingarm, DDC Dynamic Damping Control
Source: BMW Motorrad official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The M 1000 R weighs 210 kg with fluids, has an 830 mm seat, and rides on a 1455 mm wheelbase.
The fuel tank holds 16.5 litres.
Tyres are 120/70-ZR17 front and 200/55-ZR17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Panigale V4 Lamborghini, CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and Panigale V4 R
Against Panigale V4 Lamborghini, CBR1000RR-R Fireblade or Panigale V4 R, it gets usd front forks that most rivals skip.
It is offered in 3 colours: Blackstorm Metallic, White Aluminium Metallic Matt and Light White. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Only the M 1000 R has
- USD front forks
Rivals have, it lacks
- Nothing significant
Colours
- Blackstorm Metallic
- White Aluminium Metallic Matt
- Light White
M 1000 R specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the M 1000 R?
- It uses a 999cc engine producing 206.5 bhp and 113 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the M 1000 R suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 830 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the M 1000 R have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the M 1000 R have?
- 20 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
M 1000 R from
₹33.5 Lakh