BMW S 1000XR Specs

2015 - 2024 • 9 variants

The BMW S 1000XR is a sport motorcycle produced from 2015 to 2024 across 9 variants. Engine displacement is 999.0 cc. Peak power output is 165 hp. Peak torque is 112 Nm.

About the BMW S 1000XR

Documented here are the full technical specifications for the BMW S 1000XR, a Sport motorcycle with a production run from 2015 to 2024. Specification data includes engine type and displacement, maximum power and torque output, transmission details, frame construction, suspension travel front and rear, brake types and rotor dimensions, tyre sizes, and overall weight and dimension figures. Select a year above to view the complete spec sheet for that model year.

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Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Comments	-	Small windscreen. Switchable ABS.	Small windscreen. Switchable ABS.	Small windscreen. Automatic Stability Control.	-	-	Riding Modes Pro (incl. HSC Pro, MSR, ABS Pro and DTC). Integrated Pannier Holders.	Riding Modes Pro (incl. HSC Pro, MSR, ABS Pro and DTC). Integrated Pannier Holders.	Riding Modes Pro (incl. HSC Pro, MSR, ABS Pro and DTC). Integrated Pannier Holders.	-
CO2	125.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	125.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	-	155.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	155.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	143.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) ↓	147.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) ↑	147.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	147.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	-
Frame Type	Construction type aluminium perimeter frame, engine self-supporting	Construction type aluminium perimeter frame, engine self-supporting	Construction type aluminium perimeter frame, engine self-supporting	Construction type aluminium perimeter frame, engine self-supporting	Construction type aluminium perimeter frame, engine self-supporting	Construction type aluminium perimeter frame, engine self-supporting	Aluminum composite bridge frame, partially self-supporting engine	Aluminum composite bridge frame, partially self-supporting engine	Aluminium composite bridge frame, partially self-supporting engine	Bridge-type frame, cast aluminum, load-bearing engine
Seat Height	840 mm / 33.1 in	840 mm / 33.1 in	840 mm / 33.1 in	840 mm / 33.1 in	840 mm / 33.1 in	840 mm / 33.0 in	840 mm / 33.0 in - 790 mm / 31.1 with optional lowered suspension	840 mm / 33.0 in - 790 mm / 31.1 with optional lowered suspension	790 mm / 31.1 in. ↓	850 mm / 33.5 in - 790 mm / 31.1 with optional lowered suspension ↑
Dry Weight	178 kg / 392.4 lbs	178 kg / 392.4 lbs	178 kg / 392.4 lbs	178 kg / 392.4 lbs	178 kg / 392.4 lbs	205 kg / 451.9 lbs ↑	-	-	-	-
Brakes - Front	2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers, ABS Pro (dynamic brake light currently for EU markets only).	2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers, ABS Pro (dynamic brake light currently for EU markets only).	2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers, ABS Pro (dynamic brake light currently for EU markets only).	2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers, ABS Pro (dynamic brake light currently for EU markets only).	2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers, ABS Pro (dynamic brake light currently for EU markets only).	2X 320mm discs floating, radial 4-piston fixed calipers	2x 320mm floating discs, radial four-piston fixed calipers	2x 320mm floating discs, radial four-piston fixed calipers	Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston fixed calipers.	2x 320mm floating discs, radial four-piston fixed calipers
Wheelbase	1548 mm / 60.9 in	1548 mm / 60.9 in	1548 mm / 60.9 in	1548 mm / 60.9 in	1548 mm / 60.9 in	1552 mm / 61.1 in ↑	1522 mm / 59.9 in ↓	1522 mm / 59.9 in	1522 mm / 59.9 in.	1539 mm / 60.6 in ↑
Engine Detail	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single rocker arms , 4 valves per cylinder, Intake/outlet mm 33.5/27.2	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single rocker arms , 4 valves per cylinder, Intake/outlet mm 33.5/27.2	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single rocker arms , 4 valves per cylinder, Intake/outlet mm 33.5/27.2	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single rocker arms, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake/outlet mm 33.5/27.2	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single rocker arms , 4 valves per cylinder, Intake/outlet mm 33.5/27.2	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single rocker arms , 4 valves per cylinder, Intake/outlet mm 33.5/27.2	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake/outlet mm 33.5/27.2	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake/outlet mm 33.5/27.2	-	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel Capacity	20 Litres / 5.2 US gal	20 Litres / 5.2 US gal	20 Litres / 5.2 US gal	20 Litres / 5.2 US gal	20 Litres / 5.2 US gal	20 Litres / 5.2 US gal	20 Litres / 5.2 US gal	20 Litres / 5.2 US gal	20.00 litres / 5.28 US gallons	20 Litres / 5.2 US gal
Brakes - Rear	Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, ABS Pro (dynamic brake light currently for EU markets only).	Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, ABS Pro (dynamic brake light currently for EU markets only).	Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, ABS Pro (dynamic brake light currently for EU markets only).	Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, ABS Pro (dynamic brake light currently for EU markets only).	Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, ABS Pro (dynamic brake light currently for EU markets only).	Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper	Single 265mm disc brake, twin-piston floating caliper ↑	Single 265mm disc brake, twin-piston floating caliper	Single disc. ABS. Twin piston floating disc.	Single 265mm disc brake, twin-piston floating caliper
Suspension - Front	Upside-down telescopic fork, stanchion diameter 46 mm, adjustable for bump and rebound optional: Dynamic ESA	Upside-down telescopic fork, stanchion diameter 46 mm, adjustable for bump and rebound optional: Dynamic ESA	Upside-down telescopic fork, stanchion diameter 46 mm, adjustable for bump and rebound optional: Dynamic ESA	Upside-down telescopic fork, stanchion diameter 46 mm, adjustable for bump and rebound optional: Dynamic ESA	Upside-down telescopic fork, stanchion diameter 46 mm, adjustable for bump and rebound optional: Dynamic ESA	43mm Upside-down telescopic fork, slide tube, Dynamic ESA, damping electronically adjustable ↓	45mm Upside-down telescopic fork electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA) ↑	45mm Upside-down telescopic fork electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA)	Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA)	45mm Upside-down telescopic fork electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA)
Suspension - Rear	Aluminium double-strut swing arm with central spring strut, adjustable for rebound, optional: Dynamic ESA	Aluminium double-strut swing arm with central spring strut, adjustable for rebound, optional: Dynamic ESA	Aluminium double-strut swing arm with central spring strut, adjustable for rebound, optional: Dynamic ESA	Aluminium double-strut swing arm with central spring strut, adjustable for rebound, optional: Dynamic ESA	Aluminium double-strut swing arm with central spring strut, adjustable for rebound, optional: Dynamic ESA	Aluminium underslung double-sided swinging arm with central spring strut, Dynamic ESA, damping electronically adjustable	Aluminium double-sided swing-arm, central spring strut, electronic preload adjuster, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA)	Aluminium double-sided swing-arm, central spring strut, electronic preload adjuster, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA)	Aluminium double-sided swing-arm, central spring strut, electronic preload adjuster, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA)	Aluminium double-sided swing-arm, central spring strut, electronic preload adjuster, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA)
Fuel System	Injection	Injection	Injection. Electronic Injection	Injection. Electronic Injection	Injection. Electronic Injection	Injection. Electronic Injection	Injection. Electronic Injection	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection	-
ABS	-	-	-	-	-	BMW Motorrad ABS Pro	BMW Motorrad Race ABS, partially integral	BMW Motorrad Race ABS, partially integral	-	BMW Motorrad Race ABS, partially integral
Colours	White, Red	Light White, Racing Red	Red, Blue, White/grey/red	Racing Red, Ocean Blue Metallic Matt, Light White/Racing Blue Metallic/Racing Red	Style HP, Style Triple Black, Racing Red	Racing Red uni/White Aluminium metallic matt, Ice Grey uni	Light White/Racing Blue Metallic/Racing Red, Racing Red/White Aluminum, Ice Grey	Light White/Racing Blue Metallic/Racing Red, Racing Red, Ice Grey, Triple Black	Light White/Racing Blue Metallic/Racing Red, Racing Red, Triple Black	-
Clutch	Multi-disc anti-hopping oil-bath clutch, mechanically operated	Multi-disc anti-hopping oil-bath clutch, mechanically operated	Multi-disc anti-hopping oil-bath clutch, mechanically operated	Multi-disc anti-hopping oil-bath clutch, mechanically operated	Multi-disc anti-hopping oil-bath clutch, mechanically operated	Self-reinforcing multi-plate anti-hopping wet clutch, mechanically activated	Multiplate clutch in oil bath, slipper clutch, self-reinforcing	Multiplate clutch in oil bath, slipper clutch, self-reinforcing	Multiplate clutch in oil bath, slipper clutch, self-reinforcing	Multiplate clutch in oil bath, slipper clutch, self-reinforcing
Final Drive	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain drive, 17/45	Chain drive, 17/45	Chain (final drive)	Endless X-ring chain, jerk damping in the rear hub
Height	1408 mm / 45.4 in	1408 mm / 45.4 in	1408 mm / 45.4 in	1408 mm / 45.4 in	1408 mm / 45.4 in	1411 mm / 55.6 in. ↑	411 mm / 55.5 in ↓	411 mm / 55.5 in	1411 mm / 55.6 in. ↑	1460 mm / 57.5 in ↑
Rims	Rim, front 3.50 x 17in.	Cast aluminum wheels	Cast Aluminium Wheels	Cast Aluminium	Cast Aluminium	Cast Aluminium	Cast Aluminium	-	Cast aluminum wheels	-
Length	283 mm / 85.9 in	283 mm / 85.9 in	283 mm / 85.9 in	283 mm / 85.9 in	283 mm / 85.9 in	2333 mm / 91.8 in ↑	2333 mm / 91.8 in	2333 mm / 91.8 in	2333 mm / 91.9 in.	2154 mm / 84.8 in ↓
Wet Weight	228 kg / 502.6 lbs	228 kg / 502.6 lbs	228 kg / 502.6 lbs	228 kg / 502.6 lbs	228 kg / 502.6 lbs	226 kg / 498 lbs ↓	226 kg / 498 lbs	226 kg / 498 lbs	223.6 kg / 493.0 lbs ↓	227 kg / 498 lbs ↑
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	12.0:1	12.0:1	12.0:1	12.0:1	12.5:1 ↑	12.5:1	12.5:1	12.5:1	12.5:1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled	Liquid/oil cooled	Liquid/oil cooled	-	Liquid/oil cooled
Gear Ratios	1st 2.647 / 2nd 2.091 / 3rd 1.727 / 4th 1.500 / 5th 1.360 / 6th 1.261	1st 2.647 / 2nd 2.091 / 3rd 1.727 / 4th 1.500 / 5th 1.360 / 6th 1.261	1st 2.647 / 2nd 2.091 / 3rd 1.727 / 4th 1.500 / 5th 1.360 / 6th 1.261	1st 2.647 / 2nd 2.091 / 3rd 1.727 / 4th 1.500 / 5th 1.360 / 6th 1.261	1st 2.647 / 2nd 2.091 / 3rd 1.727 / 4th 1.500 / 5th 1.360 / 6th 1.261	1st 2.647 2nd 2.091 3rd 1.727 4th. 1.476 5th 1.304 lth. 1.167	1st 2.647 2nd 2.091 3rd 1.727 4th. 1.476 5th 1.304 lth. 1.167	1st 2.647 2nd 2.091 3rd 1.727 4th. 1.476 5th 1.304 lth. 1.167	-	1st 2.647 2nd 2.091 3rd 1.727 4th. 1.476 5th 1.304 6th. 1.167
Emissions	Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter	Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter	Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter	Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter	Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter	Closed-loop three-way catalytic converter	Regulated three-way catalytic converter - EURO5	Regulated three-way catalytic converter - EURO5	Regulated three-way catalytic converter	Regulated three-way catalytic converter - EURO5
Tyres - Front	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR 17	120/70 ZR 17	120/70-ZR17	120/70 ZR 17
Width	940 mm / 37.0 in	940 mm / 37.0 in	940 mm / 37.0 in	940 mm / 37.0 in	940 mm / 37.0 in	850 mm / 33.4 in with mirrors ↓	917 mm / 36.1 ↑	917 mm / 36.1	917 mm / 36.1 in.	851 mm / 33.5 in ↓
Engine Management	BMS-X	BMS-X	BMS-X	BMS-X	BMS-X	BMS-X	Electronic intake pipe injection	Electronic intake pipe injection	-	Electronic intake pipe injection
Tyres - Rear	190/55 ZR17	190/55 ZR17	190/55 ZR17	190/55 ZR17	190/55 ZR17	190/55 ZR17	190/55 ZR 17	190/55 ZR 17	-	190/55 ZR 17
Electrical System	Alternator W 350 Battery V/Ah 12/8, maintenance-free Headlight W low beam H7 12 V 55 W High beam H7 12 V 55 W Starter kW 0.8	Alternator W 350 Battery V/Ah 12/8, maintenance-free Headlight W low beam H7 12 V 55 W High beam H7 12 V 55 W Starter kW 0.8	Alternator W 350 Battery V/Ah 12/8, maintenance-free Headlight W low beam H7 12 V 55 W High beam H7 12 V 55 W Starter kW 0.8	Alternator W 350 Battery V/Ah 12/8, maintenance-free Headlight W low beam H7 12 V 55 W High beam H7 12 V 55 W Starter kW 0.8	Alternator W 350 Battery V/Ah 12/8, maintenance-free Headlight W low beam H7 12 V 55 W High beam H7 12 V 55 W Starter kW 0.8	Alternator W 493 Battery V/Ah 12 / 9, maintenance-free Headlamp W LED low beam twin headlamp with projection module LED high beam with projection module Starter kW 0.8 ↑	-	-	-	-
Primary Drive	Chain 17/45	Chain 17/45	Chain 17/45	Chain 17/45	Chain 17/45	Chain 17/45	Chain 17/45	-	Chain drive, 17/45	-
Rake	25.5°	25.5°	25.5°	25.5°	25.5°	25.5°	24.9° ↓	24.9°	24.9°	-
Fuel Consumption	5.40 litres/100 km (18.5 km/l or 43.56 mpg)	5.40 litres/100 km (18.5 km/l or 43.56 mpg)	-	6.70 litres/100 km (14.9 km/l or 35.11 mpg)	6.70 litres/100 km (14.9 km/l or 35.11 mpg)	6.20 litres/100 km (16.1 km/l or 37.94 mpg) ↓	6.36 litres/100 km (15.7 km/l or 36.98 mpg) ↑	6.36 litres/100 km (15.7 km/l or 36.98 mpg)	6.36 litres/100 km (15.7 km/l or 36.98 mpg)	-
Transmission / Drive	Constant -mesh 6-speed gearbox, straight-toothed	Constant -mesh 6-speed gearbox, straight-toothed	Constant -mesh 6-speed gearbox, straight-toothed	Constant -mesh 6-speed gearbox, straight-toothed	Constant -mesh 6-speed gearbox, straight-toothed	Constant -mesh 6-speed gearbox, straight-toothed	Six-speed synchromesh gearbox with spur gears	Six-speed synchromesh gearbox with spur gears	-	Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housing
Steering Head Angle	64.5°	64.5°	64.5°	64.5°	64.5°	64.5°	65.1° ↑	65.1°	-	64.8°
Fuel Reserve	4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons	4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons	4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons	4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons	4.00 litres / 1.06 US gallons	4.00 litres / 1.06 US gallons	4.00 litres / 1.06 US gallons	4.00 litres / 1.06 US gallons	4.00 litres / 1.06 US gallons	-
Trail	117 mm / 4.6 in	117 mm / 4.6 in	117 mm / 4.6 in	117 mm / 4.6 in	117 mm / 4.6 in	116 mm / 4.6 in ↓	116 mm / 4.6 in	116 mm / 4.6 in	116 mm / 4.6 in.	116 mm / 4.6 in
Wheel Travel - Front	150 mm / 5.9 in	150 mm / 5.9 in	150 mm / 5.9 in	150 mm / 5.9 in	150 mm / 5.9 in	150 mm / 5.9 in	150 mm / 5.9 in	150 mm / 5.9 in	150 mm / 5.9 in.	137 mm / 5.4 in ↓
Max Power	121 kW / 165 hp @ 11000 rpm	121 kW / 165 hp @ 11000 rpm	121 kW / 165 hp @ 11000 rpm	121 kW / 165 hp @ 11000 rpm	121 kW / 165 hp @ 11000 rpm	121 kW / 165 hp @ 11000 rpm	121 kW / 165 hp @ 11000 rpm	121 kW / 165 hp @ 11000 rpm	-	126.8 kW / 170 hp @ 11000 rpm
Wheel Travel - Rear	140 mm / 5.5 in	140 mm / 5.5 in	140 mm / 5.5 in	140 mm / 5.5 in	140 mm / 5.5 in	150 mm / 5.9 in ↑	150 mm / 5.9 in	150 mm / 5.9 in	150 mm / 5.9 in.	137 mm / 5.4 in ↓
Max Torque	112 Nm / 11.4 kgf-m / 83 lb-ft @ 9250 rpm	112 Nm / 11.4 kgf-m / 83 lb-ft @ 9250 rpm	112 Nm / 11.4 kgf-m / 83 lb-ft @ 9250 rpm	112 Nm / 11.4 kgf-m / 83 lb-ft @ 9250 rpm	112 Nm / 11.4 kgf-m / 83 lb-ft @ 9250 rpm	114 Nm / 84 lb-ft @ 9250 rpm ↑	114 Nm / 84 lb-ft @ 9250 rpm	114 Nm / 84 lb-ft @ 9250 rpm	114.0 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.1 ft.lbs) @ 9250 Revolutions"	112 Nm / 83 lb-ft @ 11100 rpm ↓
Power-to-Weight Ratio	0.8890 HP/kg	0.8890 HP/kg	0.8989 HP/kg	0.9270 HP/kg ↑	0.9270 HP/kg	0.7915 HP/kg ↓	-	-	-	-
Mixture Control	Electronic injection, throttle valve 48 mm	Electronic injection, throttle valve 48 mm	Electronic injection, throttle valve 48 mm	Electronic injection, throttle valve 48 mm	Electronic injection, throttle valve 48 mm	Electronic injection, throttle valve 48 mm	Electronic injection, throttle valve 48 mm	Electronic injection, throttle valve 48 mm	-	Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire

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