BMW Motorrad M 1000 R vs BMW Motorrad S 1000 R
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
BMW Motorrad M 1000 R and BMW Motorrad S 1000 R are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The M 1000 R costs ₹11,75,062 more than the S 1000 R, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 54% extra.
The S 1000 R takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the M 1000 R and 6.5/10 for the S 1000 R.
Category by category
Price
S 1000 R
The S 1000 R starts ₹11,75,062 lower (₹21,74,938 against ₹33,50,000), about ₹37,270 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
S 1000 R
S 1000 R claims 16 kmpl against 15.6 kmpl. That is roughly ₹1,422 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
M 1000 R
M 1000 R has the better power-to-weight ratio: 983 against 842 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
City manners
S 1000 R
S 1000 R is 11 kg lighter, which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
S 1000 R
S 1000 R comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the M 1000 R.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the M 1000 R if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is spirited riding
- your priority is weekend rides
Buy the S 1000 R if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | M 1000 R | S 1000 R |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹33,50,000 | ₹21,74,938 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹37,29,430 | ₹24,22,680 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,84,400 | ₹2,77,290 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹1,79,012 | ₹1,16,288 |
| Five-year total | ₹42,22,842 | ₹28,46,258 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BMW MotorradM 1000 R | BMW MotorradS 1000 R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹33,50,000 | ₹21,74,938 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹1,06,240 | ₹68,970 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 999 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine type | 4 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 4 Cylinder, Water/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 206.5 bhp | 167.6 bhp |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 15.6 kmpl | 16 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 280 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 210 kg | 199 kg |
| Fuel tank | 16.5 L | 16.5 L |
| Seat height | 830 mm | 830 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1455 mm | 1447 mm |
| Length | — | 2090 mm |
| Width | — | 812 mm |
| Height | — | 1115 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm | Upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 1.8”, spring preload |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum twin-sided swingarm, DDC Dynamic Damping Control | Aluminum swingarm, central shock absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 200/55-ZR17 | 190/55-ZR17 |
M 1000 R vs S 1000 R: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the M 1000 R or the S 1000 R?
- The S 1000 R is cheaper by ₹11,75,062 at the base variant (₹21,74,938 against ₹33,50,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the M 1000 R or the S 1000 R?
- The S 1000 R claims 16 kmpl against 15.6 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the M 1000 R and S 1000 R in Delhi?
- About ₹13,06,750: roughly ₹37,29,430 for the M 1000 R and ₹24,22,680 for the S 1000 R, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹42,22,842 for the M 1000 R and ₹28,46,258 for the S 1000 R, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The S 1000 R comes out ₹13,76,584 ahead.
