Yamaha R1 2005 vs. BMW S 1000 R 2014

Yamaha R1 2005

Yamaha R1 2005

BMW S 1000 R 2014

BMW S 1000 R 2014

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Overview - Yamaha R1 2005 vs BMW S 1000 R 2014

Yamaha R1 2005

Yamaha R1 2005

BMW S 1000 R 2014

BMW S 1000 R 2014

Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2005 compared to BMW S 1000 R 2014

Yamaha R1 2005
BMW S 1000 R 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
Engine powerEngine power172 HPEngine power160 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,395 mmWheelbase1,439 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height814 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity17.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 2005

Yamaha R1 2005

The new R1 is a motorbike full of high-tech and innovation. The performance offered on the race track is impressive. Because the technical gadgets translate into riding fun and lap times. Nevertheless, the bike demands an active rider to avoid becoming exhausting.

No-worry riveting

strong braking system

powerful engine

traction miracle

anti-hopping clutch

steering damper

precise.

Very sub-optimal seating position - uncomfortable posture

strong body effort required during turns

BMW S 1000 R 2014

BMW S 1000 R 2014

Brutal power, smooth, almost perfect, electronics, it only gets better with the HP4. Now BMW dominates the 1000cc naked bike class after the superbikes.

Sporty chassis

extreme power and performance

very good electronic helpers

terrific price/performance ratio

fast and comfortable on the racetrack and on country roads.

Slightly rough engine running

DDC works well, but still rather on the "hard" side overall

seat relatively high

tempts to overdrive

design a matter of taste.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha R1 vs BMW S 1000 R

Price Yamaha R1

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Price BMW S 1000 R

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