BMW S 1000 R 2015 vs. Yamaha MT-09 2014

BMW S 1000 R 2015

BMW S 1000 R 2015

Yamaha MT-09 2014

Yamaha MT-09 2014

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Overview - BMW S 1000 R 2015 vs Yamaha MT-09 2014

BMW S 1000 R 2015

BMW S 1000 R 2015

Yamaha MT-09 2014

Yamaha MT-09 2014

Technical Specifications BMW S 1000 R 2015 compared to Yamaha MT-09 2014

BMW S 1000 R 2015
Yamaha MT-09 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore80 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke49.7 mmStroke59.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power160 HPEngine power115 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque112 NmTorque87.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque9,250 rpmRpm at Torque8,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio11.5
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement847 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

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 width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,057 mmLength2,075 mm
WidthWidth845 mmWidth815 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,439 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height814 mmSeat Height815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)207 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)191 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17.5 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW S 1000 R 2015

BMW S 1000 R 2015

With the BMW S 1000 R, you notice both the close relationship to the S 1000 RR superbike and the endeavour to equip the machine with a high degree of comfort for country roads and everyday use. Accordingly, the 1000cc four-cylinder power unit is brute and yet easily controllable, and the seating position is correspondingly sporty and comfortable. The fact that the S 1000 R is one of the most affordable power naked bikes is surprising and very pleasing, although one must not get hold of the list of optional extras - because thanks to the many irresistible features, it will certainly be more expensive.

Powerful and well controllable engine

powerful braking system

comparatively comfortable seating position.

irresistible but expensive optional extras

hard chassis

vibrations in the handlebars

Yamaha MT-09 2014

Yamaha MT-09 2014

The Yamaha MT-09 did not need to be reinvented for the coming season - it already was extremely well done almost four years ago. Instead, the Japanese focus on fine-tuning and adding practical, contemporary gimmicks such as traction control and automatic shifting. Due to the Euro4 standard, however, the engine management has been changed once again and offers an emphatically powerful but well controllable power delivery in standard mode; the power explosion of the first generation is now no longer offered even by the sharper A mode. The biggest change, recognisable at first glance, is the, in my opinion, extremely successful design with the more aggressive front and the newly designed rear. All in all, an even snazzier naked bike that was clearly built for the fun of motorcycling.

Wonderfully powerful three-cylinder powerplant

three power modes

fully adjustable chassis

quickshifter as standard

sporty upright seating position

good brakes

aggressive looks

traction control.

Saddle a little too hard for long tours

licence plate holder on the swingarm offers less splash protection than a conventional one

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW S 1000 R vs Yamaha MT-09

Price BMW S 1000 R

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