BMW Motorrad S 1000 R vs BMW Motorrad S1000RR
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
BMW Motorrad S 1000 R and BMW Motorrad S1000RR are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The S 1000 R undercuts the S1000RR by ₹2,00,062, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The S 1000 R takes 2 of the 4 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the S 1000 R and 6.5/10 for the S1000RR.
Category by category
Price
S 1000 R
The S 1000 R starts ₹2,00,062 lower (₹21,74,938 against ₹23,75,000), about ₹6,350 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Tie
Identical mileage claims of 16 kmpl.
Performance
S1000RR
S1000RR has the better power-to-weight ratio: 1048 against 842 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
S 1000 R
S 1000 R adds dual-channel abs that the S1000RR does not have on any variant.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the S 1000 R if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is spirited riding
- your priority is weekend rides
Buy the S1000RR if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is spirited riding
- your priority is weekend rides
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | S 1000 R | S1000RR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹21,74,938 | ₹23,75,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹24,22,680 | ₹26,66,643 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,77,290 | ₹2,68,885 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹1,16,288 | ₹1,28,000 |
| Five-year total | ₹28,46,258 | ₹30,93,528 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BMW MotorradS 1000 R | BMW MotorradS1000RR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹21,74,938 | ₹23,75,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹68,970 | ₹75,320 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 999 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine type | 4 Cylinder, Water/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves | 4 Cylinder, Water/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 167.6 bhp | 206.5 bhp |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 16 kmpl | 16 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 299 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 199 kg | 197 kg |
| Fuel tank | 16.5 L | 16.5 L |
| Seat height | 830 mm | 824 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1447 mm | 1457 mm |
| Length | 2090 mm | 2073 mm |
| Width | 812 mm | 848 mm |
| Height | 1115 mm | 1205 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 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 | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 1.8”, spring preload | Upside-down telescopic fork Ø 45 mm |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum swingarm, central shock absorber | Aluminium swing arm |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55-ZR17 | 190/55-ZR17 |
S 1000 R vs S1000RR: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the S 1000 R or the S1000RR?
- The S 1000 R is cheaper by ₹2,00,062 at the base variant (₹21,74,938 against ₹23,75,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the S 1000 R or the S1000RR?
- Both claim 16 kmpl.
- What is the on-road price difference between the S 1000 R and S1000RR in Delhi?
- About ₹2,43,963: roughly ₹24,22,680 for the S 1000 R and ₹26,66,643 for the S1000RR, 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 ₹28,46,258 for the S 1000 R and ₹30,93,528 for the S1000RR, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The S 1000 R comes out ₹2,47,270 ahead.
