Comparing the Aprilia Storm 125 and the BMW S 1000 R side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the Aprilia Storm 125 comes with a 124.45 cc unit compared to the BMW S 1000 R's 999 cc, producing 9.92 PS @ 7700 rpm and 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 40 kmpl for the Aprilia Storm 125 versus 16 kmpl for the BMW S 1000 R. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Air‑cooled | Oil/water cooling |
| Displacement | 124.45 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Type | Single‑cylinder, 4‑stroke, air‑cooled, 3‑valve | four-cylinder, four-stroke inline engine with four valves per cylinder |
| Power | 9.92 PS @ 7700 rpm | 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm |
| Torque | 9.7 Nm @ 6000 rpm | 114 Nm @ 9,250 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 6.5 L | 16.5 L |
| Mileage | 40 kmpl | 16 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 118 | 199 |
| Seat Height | 780 | 830 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | No, CBS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Ø 220 mm disc with hydraulic control assisted by CBS | Disc Front Brake Size 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston |
| Front Suspension | Hydraulic double-telescopic fork | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable |
| Rear Brake | Ø 140 mm drum brake | Disc Rear Brake Size 220 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston |
| Rear Suspension | Mono Shock Absorber | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/80‑12 | 120/70 - ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80‑12 | 190/55 - ZR17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V / 5 Ah | 12 V / 8 Ah |
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| Bike Image 2 | — |
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| Cluster | Analogue + digital console | Fully digital display with speedometer, tachometer, ride data |
| Color Options | Matte RedMatte Yellow | Blackstorm metallicLight whiteBluefire/Mugiallo Yellow |
| Fuel System | Petrol, fuel‑injected | Electronic fuel injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 107196 | Standard | 2127000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels |
| Starter | Kick + Electric self‑start | Electric |
| Transmission | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
