BMW Motorrad
BMW Motorrad S1000RR 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 206.51 bhp and 113 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 197 kg the power-to-weight figure is 1048 bhp per tonne, which ranks 6 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
- 206.5 bhp
- Torque
- 113 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
- Switchable ABS
- Front suspension
- Upside-down telescopic fork Ø 45 mm
- Rear suspension
- Aluminium swing arm
Electric
- Top speed
- 299 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 197 kg
- Fuel tank
- 16.5 L
- Seat height
- 824 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1457 mm
- Length
- 2073 mm
- Width
- 848 mm
- Height
- 1205 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 S1000RR weighs 197 kg with fluids, has an 824 mm seat, and rides on a 1457 mm wheelbase.
The fuel tank holds 16.5 litres, good for about 272 km between fills in real-world riding.
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
ABS on the front wheel only. Far better than none; the rear can still lock.
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
Keyless start
Start and lock with the fob in your pocket. Convenient, but replacement fobs are expensive.
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, CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and S 1000 R
Against Ninja ZX-10R, CBR1000RR-R Fireblade or S 1000 R, it gets keyless start that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: usb charging port, which rivals at this price offer. None of these are deal-breakers, but they show where the money went.
Only the S1000RR has
- Keyless start
Rivals have, it lacks
- USB charging port
Colours
- Sport
- Blackstorm Metallic
- Light white/M Motorsport
S1000RR specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the S1000RR?
- It uses a 999cc engine producing 206.51 bhp and 113 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the S1000RR suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 824 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the S1000RR have ABS?
- Single-channel ABS on the front wheel. Dual-channel is not offered.
- What features does the S1000RR have?
- 20 items across 5 groups, including single-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
S1000RR from
₹23.75 Lakh