Yamaha MT-10 SP 2017 vs. BMW S 1000 R 2017

Yamaha MT-10 SP 2017

Yamaha MT-10 SP 2017

BMW S 1000 R 2017

BMW S 1000 R 2017

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Overview - Yamaha MT-10 SP 2017 vs BMW S 1000 R 2017

The Yamaha MT-10 SP 2017 and the BMW S 1000 R 2017 are both naked bikes with similar technical specifications. They both have inline engines with 4 cylinders and liquid cooling. The Yamaha has a displacement of 998ccm, while the BMW has a displacement of 999ccm. The Yamaha has an engine power of 160 HP and a torque of 111 Nm, while the BMW has a slightly higher engine power of 165 HP and a torque of 114 Nm. Both bikes have fuel injection systems.

In terms of suspension, both bikes have upside-down telescopic forks in the front and swing arm suspension with monoshock absorbers in the rear. The Yamaha has an aluminum frame with a Deltabox frame type, while the BMW has an aluminum frame with a Twin Tube frame type.

Both bikes have double disk brakes in the front, providing powerful braking capabilities. The Yamaha has advanced rider assistance systems including ABS, electronically adjustable suspension, riding modes, ride by wire, and traction control. The BMW also has advanced rider assistance systems, including dynamic suspension.

Yamaha MT-10 SP 2017

Yamaha MT-10 SP 2017

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have the same front and rear tire widths and diameters. The Yamaha has a wheelbase of 1400mm, while the BMW has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1439mm. The seat height of the Yamaha is 825mm, while the BMW has a slightly lower seat height of 814mm. The Yamaha has a kerb weight of 210kg with ABS, while the BMW has a slightly lighter kerb weight of 205kg with ABS. Both bikes have fuel tank capacities of around 17 liters.

The Yamaha MT-10 SP 2017 has several strengths. It has a great chassis and offers high ride comfort and utility comfort due to the electronic chassis. The engine is very emotional but still cultivated, providing a pleasant riding experience. The bike also offers pleasant wind protection and has a balanced overall package despite its radical looks and wicked sound.

BMW S 1000 R 2017

BMW S 1000 R 2017

On the other hand, the BMW S 1000 R 2017 also has several strengths. It has the best shift assistant in the nakedbike league, providing smooth and precise gear shifts. The bike is a universal motorbike without any real weaknesses, offering a powerful engine, awesome sound, and great handling. It also has a very wide range of equipment and accessory options, allowing riders to customize their bike. The BMW has very powerful brakes and its semi-active suspension makes setup fiddling unnecessary.

However, both bikes also have some weaknesses. The Yamaha MT-10 SP 2017 has traction control that is not up to the level of the Aprilia, and its seating position on the racetrack is too inactive. The BMW S 1000 R 2017 has original equipment tires that are not the finest premium goods and also has an inactive seating position on the racetrack.

In conclusion, both the Yamaha MT-10 SP 2017 and the BMW S 1000 R 2017 are powerful and capable naked bikes with their own strengths and weaknesses. The Yamaha offers a great chassis and a balanced overall package, while the BMW has the best shift assistant and a wide range of equipment options. Riders should consider their own preferences and priorities when choosing between these two bikes.

Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-10 SP 2017 compared to BMW S 1000 R 2017

Yamaha MT-10 SP 2017
BMW S 1000 R 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore79 mmBore80 mm
StrokeStroke50.9 mmStroke49.7 mm
Engine powerEngine power160 HPEngine power165 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power11,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpm
TorqueTorque111 NmTorque114 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque9,000 rpmRpm at Torque9,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter46 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeDeltaboxFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsDynamic suspension

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,095 mmLength2,057 mm
WidthWidth800 mmWidth845 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,400 mmWheelbase1,439 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height814 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)210 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)205 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity17.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha MT-10 SP 2017

Yamaha MT-10 SP 2017

With the SP version, the MT-10 becomes cooler, more desirable and, thanks to the high-quality chassis, better. The semi-active suspension from the R1M is the best in the naked bike league. Highest quality and best function in combination. The chassis also excites on the racetrack. Nevertheless, the MT-10SP is not a racing machine, because the seating position is not active enough for that.

great chassis

high ride comfort / utility comfort due to the electronic chassis

very emotional but nevertheless cultivated engine

pleasant wind protection

balanced overall package despite radical looks and wicked sound

Traction control not up to the level of the Aprilia

Too inactive seating position on the racetrack

BMW S 1000 R 2017

BMW S 1000 R 2017

BMW's universal talent also got better in 2017. The BMW offers the widest range of use and an exceptionally cultivated engine, a perfect gearbox and the best shift assistant in the field. It drives simply but quickly. You sit rather low in the vehicle.

Best shift assistant in the nakedbike league

Universal motorbike without any real weaknesses

Powerful engine, awesome sound, great handling

On the racetrack a slightly too inactive riding position

Very wide range of equipment and accessory options

Very powerful brakes

Semi-active suspension makes setup fiddling superfluous

Original equipment tyres not the finest premium goods

Inactive seating position on racetrack

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha MT-10 SP vs BMW S 1000 R

There are a few key differences between a Yamaha MT-10 SP 2017 and a BMW S 1000 R 2017. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Yamaha MT-10 SP 2017 is about 3% higher. Compared to BMW S 1000 R 2017 there are less Yamaha MT-10 SP 2017 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 4 compared to 22. It takes less time to sell a BMW S 1000 R with 97 days compared to 123 days for the Yamaha MT-10 SP. Since model year 2017 1000PS.de editors have written 18 reviews for the Yamaha MT-10 SP and 62 reviews for the BMW S 1000 R since model year 2014. The first review for the Yamaha MT-10 SP was published on 10/4/2016 and now has more than 28,600 views. This compares to more than 17,300 views for the first review on BMW S 1000 R published on 11/3/2013.

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