BMW Motorrad
BMW Motorrad S 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 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.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 999 cc
- Engine type
- 4 Cylinder, Water/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 167.6 bhp
- Torque
- 114 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 16 kmpl
- Cooling
- Oil-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 1.8”, spring preload
- Rear suspension
- Aluminum swingarm, central shock absorber
Electric
- Top speed
- 200 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 199 kg
- Fuel tank
- 16.5 L
- Seat height
- 830 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1447 mm
- Length
- 2090 mm
- Width
- 812 mm
- Height
- 1115 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 190/55-ZR17
Source: BMW Motorrad official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The S 1000 R weighs 199 kg with fluids, has an 830 mm seat, and rides on a 1447 mm wheelbase.
The fuel tank holds 16.5 litres.
Tyres are 120/70-ZR17 front and 190/55-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.
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.
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.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
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.
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.
Equipment against Ninja ZX-10R, S1000RR and M 1000 R
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.
Only the S 1000 R has
- Dual-channel ABS
- USB charging port
Rivals have, it lacks
- Single-channel ABS
Colours
- Bluefire/Mugiallo Yellow
- Light White/M Motorsport
- Blackstorm Metallic
S 1000 R specs: questions people ask
- 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.
- Does the S 1000 R have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the S 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.
S 1000 R from
₹21.75 Lakh