2015 Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 vs 2025 BMW M 1000R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2015 Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 2015 Yamaha YZF 1000 R1

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
147.1 kW / 200.0 PS @ 13500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
199 kg / 439 lbs
2025 BMW M 1000R 2025 BMW M 1000R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single-cam followers
Power
154 kW / 210 hp @ 13750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
199 kg / 438.7 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20152025
Make ModelYamaha YZF 1000 R1 BMW M 1000R
Dimensions
Seat Height830 mm / 32.7 in830 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase1419 mm / 55.9 in1455 mm / 57.3 in
Ground Clearance135mm / 5.3 in-
Height1150 mm / 45.3 in1176 mm / 46.3 in
Length2054 mm / 80.9 in2085 mm / 82.1 in
Width690 mm / 27.2 in996 mm / 39.2 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)199 199
Fuel Capacity17 Liters / 4.5 gal16.5 Litres / 4.35 US gal
Wet Weight199 kg / 439 lbs199 kg / 438.7 lbs
Performance
Max Power147.1 kW / 200.0 PS @ 13500 rpm154 kW / 210 hp @ 13750 rpm
Max Torque112.4 Nm / 11.5 kg-m @ 11500 rpm113 Nm / 83.3 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Engine
Displacement998 cc / 60.9 cu-in999 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single-cam followers
Bore x Stroke79.0 x 50.9 mm80 x 49.7 mm
Compression Ratio13.0:113.3:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5
Engine ManagementYCC-T, YCC-I, PWR, TCS, LCS, LIF, SCS, QSS, CCU & SCUBMS-0 | Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system, variable intake, and knock sensor, 48mm throttle body
Fuel InductionFuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I-
IgnitionTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition-
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, Multiple DiscMulti-plate anti-hopping oil bath clutch, mechanically operated
Final Drive"O" ring chainChain 525 17/47
Gear Ratios-1st 2.647 2nd 2.091 3rd 1.727 4th 1.500 5th 1.360 6th 1.261
Primary Drive Ratios-1.652
Secondary Drive Ratio- 2.765
Transmission / Drive6-speed w/multiplate slipper clutchConstant-mesh 6-speed
Chassis
Frame Type-Aluminium composite bridge frame, engine self-supporting
Suspension - Front43mm KYBø inverted fork; fully adjustableUpside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting DDC Dynamic Damping Control, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable
Suspension - RearKYB® Single shock w/piggyback reservoir, 4-way adjustableAluminum twin-sided swingarm, DDC Dynamic Damping Control (central shock absorber), adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression stages electronically adjustable
Steering Head Angle-65.8°
Trail-99.6 mm / 3.92 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear120 mm / 4.7 in117 mm / 4.6 in
Electronics
Traction control-BMW Motorrad DTC
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers, UBS ABSM 2x 320mm discs, radial four-piston fixed callipers
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc 1 piston caliper, UBS ABSM Single 220 mm disk, single-piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (part-integral)
Rims - Front-3.50 x 17
Rims - Rear-6.00 x 17
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17200/55 ZR17
Wheels-Standard: aluminium forged wheels M Carbon wheels in conjunction with M Competition Package