BMW Motorrad
BMW Motorrad S 1000 R
BMW Motorrad's S 1000 R: 999cc, 16 kmpl claimed, from ₹21,74,938.
In short
The BMW Motorrad S 1000 R is a sports bike priced from ₹21,74,938 ex-showroom Delhi, with a 999cc engine making 167.6 bhp and a claimed 16 kmpl. It comes in 1 variant and 3 colours.
- Engine
- 999 cc
- Power
- 167.6 bhp
- Claimed mileage
- 16 kmpl
- Kerb weight
- 199 kg
What works
- Dual-channel ABS
- Front disc brake
- Colour TFT console
- Bluetooth connectivity
What doesn't
- Claimed mileage of 16 kmpl is low
- 199 kg kerb weight is a lot in traffic
- 830 mm seat is tall for shorter riders
Best for: Spirited riding, Weekend rides
Price and variants
Ex-showroom Delhi list prices from the manufacturer.
There is only one S 1000 R to buy, priced at ₹21,74,938 ex-showroom in Delhi. The only decisions left are colour and whether to finance it.
That makes it priced 122th lowest among the 137 sports bikes we have reviewed. Its closest price rivals are the Speed Triple 1200 RS (₹962 more) and the Speed Twin 1200 TFC (₹75,938 less).
On the road in Delhi the base S 1000 R comes to ₹24.23 Lakh: ₹21,75,000 ex-showroom, ₹1,86,000 in Delhi road tax and registration (8.6%), ₹61,680 for first-year insurance. Dealers add handling and accessory packs on top; both are negotiable.
| Variant | Ex-showroom | Rough EMI |
|---|---|---|
Standard | ₹21,74,938 |
On-road price in your city
Pick your city and variant. Dealer quotes for 189 RTO cities in every state.
On-road price in
DelhiDelhi
₹24.23 Lakh
Standard
Rough EMI ₹69,850/month10% down, 36 months, 9.5%
- Ex-showroomDelhi list price
- ₹21,75,000
- Road tax and registrationDelhi RTO, 8.6% of ex-showroom
- ₹1,86,000
- Insurance, first yearOwn-damage plus five-year third-party cover
- ₹61,680
- On-road
- ₹24,22,680
Dealer quotes for Delhi collected by BikeWale, used under licence, checked 2026-09-06. Handling and accessory packs are negotiable and not always included.
Mileage
The S 1000 R is rated at 16 kmpl (claimed mileage). Treat that as a ceiling: real-world figures are usually 15–25% lower.
Among the 114 sports bikes we have reviewed it ranks 105th for mileage, 17 kmpl below the group average of 33 kmpl.
Engine and ride
Power comes from a 999cc single producing 167.6 bhp and 114 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 199 kg the power-to-weight figure is 842 bhp per tonne, which ranks 12 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.
Chassis hardware includes USD front forks, dual-channel ABS and traction control, with a disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper up front and disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper at the rear.
The 830 mm seat is on the tall side. Riders under 5'6" should sit on one before buying.
Features and colours
- Dual-channel ABS
- Front disc brake
- Rear disc brake
- Tubeless tyres
- Alloy wheels
- Traction control
- Side-stand engine cut-off
- Hazard lamps
- USD front forks
- LED headlamp
- +10 more
On safety kit the S 1000 R has dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres, traction control, side-stand engine cut-off and hazard lamps. Dual-channel ABS is the one item on this list worth paying for if it is variant-dependent.
Against Ninja ZX-10R, S1000RR or M 1000 R, it gets dual-channel abs and usb charging port that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: single-channel abs, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
It is offered in 3 colours: Bluefire/Mugiallo Yellow, Light White/M Motorsport and Blackstorm Metallic. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Warranty, service and ownership
Standard warranty is 3 years, unlimited km.
Service reach is the weak point: BMW Motorrad has about 40 dealer and workshop touchpoints across the country. Confirm there is one within reach before you sign.
The S 1000 R launched in 2025, so long-term reliability and resale data are still thin. That is not a mark against it, just a reason to prefer the standard warranty and keep service records.
S 1000 R: questions people ask
- What is the price of the BMW Motorrad S 1000 R?
- The S 1000 R is priced at ₹21,74,938 ex-showroom Delhi in its single variant, as of September 2026. On-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance.
- What is the on-road price of the S 1000 R in Delhi?
- About ₹24.23 Lakh for the base variant in Delhi: ₹21,75,000 ex-showroom plus ₹1,86,000 in Delhi road tax and registration and ₹61,680 for first-year insurance. Figure from dealer quotes, updated monthly; handling and accessory packs can add more.
- What is the mileage of the S 1000 R?
- Claimed mileage is 16 kmpl. Real-world figures are usually 15–25% lower.
- How much does the S 1000 R cost to run per month?
- Fuel works out to about ₹5.92 per km in Delhi, so a 30 km daily commute costs roughly ₹4,622 a month before servicing.
- What is the EMI for the S 1000 R?
- With 10% down, a 36-month loan at 9.5% on the base variant comes to about ₹68,970 a month. A shorter tenure raises the EMI but cuts total interest; see the EMI calculator on the price page.
- What is the engine capacity and power of the S 1000 R?
- It uses a 999cc engine producing 167.6 bhp and 114 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the S 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.
- S 1000 R or Ninja ZX-10R: which is better?
- The Ninja ZX-10R is ₹95,938 less expensive to start and more efficient at 25 kmpl against 16 kmpl. Pick the S 1000 R for spirited riding, the Ninja ZX-10R for spirited riding. Our side-by-side comparison covers every spec.
- Which bikes are cheaper than the S 1000 R?
- Among the 137 sports bikes we have reviewed, the Pulsar 125 (₹93,507), the MT-15 V2 (₹1.68 Lakh), the Roadster (₹2.02 Lakh) start lower.
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