2021 BMW S 1000XR vs 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 BMW S 1000XR 2021 BMW S 1000XR

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
121 kW / 165 hp @ 11000 rpm
Top Speed
200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph
Weight
498.2 pounds
2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg / 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
CommentsRiding Modes Pro (incl. HSC Pro, MSR, ABS Pro and DTC). Integrated Pannier Holders.-
Year20212025
ColoursLight White/Racing Blue Metallic/Racing Red, Racing Red/White Aluminum, Ice Grey-
Make ModelBMW S 1000XRYamaha YZF-R9
Dimensions
StorageStorage compartment underneath seat-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)838 mm-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)33.0 inches-
Wheelbase (in.)60.9 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1548 mm-
Width (in.)36.1 inches-
Height (in.)55.6 inches-
Seat Height (mm)790 mm-
Seat Height (in.)31.1 inches-
Length (mm)2333 mm-
Length (in.)91.9 inches-
Height (mm)1411 mm-
Width (mm)917 mm-
Seat Height840 mm / 33.0 in - 790 mm / 31.1 with optional lowered suspension831 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1522 mm / 59.9 in1420 mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance-140 mm / 5.5 in
Height411 mm / 55.5 in1181 mm / 46.5.in
Length2333 mm / 91.8 in1181 mm / 46.5.in
Width917 mm / 36.1706 mm / 27.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)226.0 kg195
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.28 US gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)20.00 litres-
Wet Weight (lbs.)498.2 pounds-
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.2 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight226 kg / 498 lbs195 kg / 430 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)200.0 km/h-
Top Speed (mph.)124.3 mph-
Top Speed200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph-
Max Power121 kW / 165 hp @ 11000 rpm117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque114 Nm / 84 lb-ft @ 9250 rpm93 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Engine
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Displacement (ci)60.96 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)999.0 cc-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Bore x Stroke (mm)80.0 x 49.7 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.0 inches-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 US gallons-
CO2147.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement999 cc / 60.9 cu-in889 cc / 54.2 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake/outlet mm 33.5/27.2Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Injection-
Bore x Stroke80 x 49.7 mm78 x 62.1 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid/oil cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsRegulated three-way catalytic converter - EURO5-
Engine ManagementElectronic intake pipe injection-
Fuel Consumption6.36 litres/100 km (15.7 km/l or 36.98 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-Fuel injection with YCC-T
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 US gallons-
Ignition-TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
Mixture ControlElectronic injection, throttle valve 48 mm-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate clutch in oil bath, slipper clutch, self-reinforcingMultiplate assist and slipper clutch
Final DriveChain drive, 17/45O-ring chain
Gear Ratios1st 2.647 2nd 2.091 3rd 1.727 4th. 1.476 5th 1.304 lth. 1.167-
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveChain 17/45-
Primary Drive Ratios1.6521.681 (79/47)
Transmission / DriveSix-speed synchromesh gearbox with spur gearsConstant mesh 6-speed transmission
Chassis
Trail (mm)116 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.9 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)150 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.9 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)150 mm-
Trail (in.)4.6 inches-
Frame TypeAluminum composite bridge frame, partially self-supporting engineAluminium Deltabox
Suspension - Front45mm Upside-down telescopic fork electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA)Telescopic fork, fully adjustable KYB
Suspension - RearAluminium double-sided swing-arm, central spring strut, electronic preload adjuster, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA)Swingarm (link suspension), fully-adjustable KYB
Rake24.9°22.35°
Steering Head Angle65.1°-
Trail116 mm / 4.6 in94 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front150 mm / 5.9 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear150 mm / 5.9 in117 mm / 4.6 in
Electronics
Traction controlBMW Motorrad DTC-
Electrical Systems
Lighting systemLED lights-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm floating discs, radial four-piston fixed calipers2x 320mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers, Brembo Stylema radial master cylinder
Brakes - RearSingle 265mm disc brake, twin-piston floating caliperSingle 220mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad Race ABS, partially integralStandard
RimsCast Aluminium-
Rims - Front3.50 x 17-
Rims - Rear6.00 x 17-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR 17120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR 17180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
WheelsCast aluminum wheels-
Wheels - Front-MT3.5 x 17 M/C
Wheels - Rear-MT5.50 x 17 M/C