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BMW S 1000 RR vs Yamaha MT-09

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 MT-09

Yamaha MT-092024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 890 cc
  • 119 PS
  • 193 kg

Three-cylinder engine; the photo shows the Y-AMT automatic version

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW S 1000 RR4
  2. Yamaha MT-092
  • Most powerBMW S 1000 RR210 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW S 1000 RR113 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW S 1000 RR1066 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha MT-09193 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW S 1000 RR303 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha MT-09825 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 MT-09119 PS

Torque

BMW S 1000 RR113 Nm
Yamaha MT-0993 Nm

Power to weight

BMW S 1000 RR1,066 PS/t
Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t

Engine size

BMW S 1000 RR999 cc
Yamaha MT-09890 cc

Top speed

BMW S 1000 RR303 km/h
Yamaha MT-09230 km/h

Weight

BMW S 1000 RR197 kg
Yamaha MT-09193 kg

Seat height

BMW S 1000 RR832 mm
Yamaha MT-09825 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW S 1000 RRYamaha MT-09
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Petrol tank16.5 L14 L
Engine and performance
Engine size999 cc890 cc
Cylinders43
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power210 PS @ 13,750 rpm119 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight1066 PS / tonne617 PS / tonne
Top speed303 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight197 kg (with fluids)193 kg (with fluids)
Seat height832 mm825 mm
Ground clearance—140 mm
Wheelbase1,457 mm1,430 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17

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.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW S 1000 RR or Yamaha MT-09?

BMW S 1000 RR makes 210 PS @ 13,750 rpm; Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW S 1000 RR or Yamaha MT-09?

Yamaha MT-09 weighs about 193 kg and BMW S 1000 RR about 197 kg, so Yamaha MT-09 is easier to push and park.

BMW S 1000 RR or Yamaha MT-09: which should I buy?

Buy BMW S 1000 RR if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha MT-09 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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