2024 BMW S 1000XR vs 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2024 BMW S 1000XR 2024 BMW S 1000XR

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
126.8 kW / 170 hp @ 11000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
227 kg / 498 lbs
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
Year20242025
Make ModelBMW S 1000XRYamaha YZF-R9
Dimensions
Seat Height850 mm / 33.5 in - 790 mm / 31.1 with optional lowered suspension831 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1539 mm / 60.6 in1420 mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance-140 mm / 5.5 in
Height1460 mm / 57.5 in1181 mm / 46.5.in
Length2154 mm / 84.8 in1181 mm / 46.5.in
Width851 mm / 33.5 in706 mm / 27.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)227 195
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.2 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight227 kg / 498 lbs195 kg / 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power126.8 kW / 170 hp @ 11000 rpm117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque112 Nm / 83 lb-ft @ 11100 rpm93 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Engine
Displacement999 cc / 60.9 cu-in889 cc / 54.2 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
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 Induction-Fuel injection with YCC-T
Ignition-TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
Mixture ControlElectronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire-
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate clutch in oil bath, slipper clutch, self-reinforcingMultiplate assist and slipper clutch
Final DriveEndless X-ring chain, jerk damping in the rear hubO-ring chain
Gear Ratios1st 2.647 2nd 2.091 3rd 1.727 4th. 1.476 5th 1.304 6th. 1.167-
Primary Drive Ratios1.6521.681 (79/47)
Transmission / DriveConstant-mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housingConstant mesh 6-speed transmission
Chassis
Frame TypeBridge-type frame, cast aluminum, load-bearing 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
Rake-22.35°
Steering Head Angle64.8°-
Trail116 mm / 4.6 in94 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front137 mm / 5.4 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear137 mm / 5.4 in117 mm / 4.6 in
Electronics
Traction controlBMW Motorrad DTC-
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
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