Comparing the ATHER 450 Apex and the BMW S 1000 R side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. 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 | — | Oil/water cooling |
| Displacement | — | 999 cc |
| Engine Type | — | four-cylinder, four-stroke inline engine with four valves per cylinder |
| Power | 7.0 kW | 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm |
| Torque | 26 Nm | 114 Nm @ 9,250 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 16.5 L |
| Mileage | — | 16 kmpl |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 100 | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 111.6 | 199 |
| Seat Height | 780 | 830 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Combined braking system & regenerative braking | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Hydraulically actuated triple-piston calliper disc, 200mm | Disc Front Brake Size 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable |
| Rear Brake | Hydraulically actuated single-piston calliper disc, 190mm | Disc Rear Brake Size 220 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston |
| Rear Suspension | Symmetrically mounted progressive monoshock | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 90/90 - 12 | 120/70 - ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 100/80 - 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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| 0–40 km/h (s) | 2.9 | — |
| Anti-Theft / IoT Tracking | Yes | — |
| App Connectivity | Yes | — |
| Battery | 3.7 kWh Lithium-ion | 12 V / 8 Ah |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | 3.7 | — |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | — |
| Battery Warranty (Years) | 5 | — |
| Bike Image 1 | — |
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| Bike Image 2 | — |
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| Built-in GPS Navigation | Yes | — |
| Charger Output Power (kW) | 0.7 | — |
| Charging Port Type | Proprietary | — |
| Charging Time (Fast) | 1–1.5h | — |
| Charging Time (Standard) | 5.45 | — |
| Cluster | — | Fully digital display with speedometer, tachometer, ride data |
| Color Options | Indium Blue | Blackstorm metallicLight whiteBluefire/Mugiallo Yellow |
| Connectivity Features | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G, navigation, call/music control | — |
| Drive Modes | SmartEco, Eco, Ride, Sport, Warp+ | — |
| Fast Charging Supported | Yes | — |
| Final Drive Type | belt | — |
| Fuel System | — | Electronic fuel injection |
| Ingress Protection (IP Rating) | IP67 | — |
| Motor Power (Continuous, kW) | -0.1 | — |
| Motor Power (Peak, kW) | 7 | — |
| Motor Type | PMSM | — |
| OTA Updates | Yes | — |
| Price Variants | Standard | 189946 | Standard | 2127000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels |
| Range (Claimed, km) | 157 | — |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque (Electric, Nm) | 26 | — |
| Transmission | — | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | 3 | — |







