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BMW S 1000 RR vs Yamaha FZ-S

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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BMW S 1000 RREarlier version in photo

BMW S 1000 RR2023 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 999 cc
  • 210 PS
  • 197 kg

ShiftCam variable valve timing

Yamaha FZ-SEarlier version in photo

Yamaha FZ-S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 149 cc
  • 12.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 136 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW S 1000 RR4
  2. Yamaha FZ-S2
  • Most powerBMW S 1000 RR210 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW S 1000 RR113 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW S 1000 RR1066 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha FZ-S136 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW S 1000 RR303 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha FZ-S790 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

BMW S 1000 RR210 PS
Yamaha FZ-S12.4 PS

Torque

BMW S 1000 RR113 Nm
Yamaha FZ-S13.3 Nm

Power to weight

BMW S 1000 RR1,066 PS/t
Yamaha FZ-S91 PS/t

Engine size

BMW S 1000 RR999 cc
Yamaha FZ-S149 cc

Top speed

BMW S 1000 RR303 km/h
Yamaha FZ-S115 km/h

Weight

BMW S 1000 RR197 kg
Yamaha FZ-S136 kg

Seat height

BMW S 1000 RR832 mm
Yamaha FZ-S790 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW S 1000 RRYamaha FZ-S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average—~45 km/l
Petrol tank16.5 L13 L
On a full tank—~585 km
Engine and performance
Engine size999 cc149 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power210 PS @ 13,750 rpm12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm
Torque113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm13.3 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Power to weight1066 PS / tonne91 PS / tonne
Top speed303 km/h115 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight197 kg (with fluids)136 kg (with fluids)
Seat height832 mm790 mm
Ground clearance—165 mm
Wheelbase1,457 mm1,330 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17100/80-17 / 140/60-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW S 1000 RR or Yamaha FZ-S?

BMW S 1000 RR makes 210 PS @ 13,750 rpm; Yamaha FZ-S makes 12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW S 1000 RR or Yamaha FZ-S?

Yamaha FZ-S weighs about 136 kg and BMW S 1000 RR about 197 kg, so Yamaha FZ-S is easier to push and park.

BMW S 1000 RR or Yamaha FZ-S: which should I buy?

Buy BMW S 1000 RR if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha FZ-S if lightest, lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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