Comparing the BMW S 1000 R and the ATHER 450 Apex 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 | 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm | 7.0 kW |
| Torque | 114 Nm @ 9,250 rpm | 26 Nm |
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 | 199 | 111.6 |
| Seat Height | 830 | 780 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Combined braking system & regenerative braking |
| Front Brake | Disc Front Brake Size 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | Hydraulically actuated triple-piston calliper disc, 200mm |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Brake | Disc Rear Brake Size 220 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston | Hydraulically actuated single-piston calliper disc, 190mm |
| Rear Suspension | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload | Symmetrically mounted progressive monoshock |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - ZR17 | 90/90 - 12 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55 - ZR17 | 100/80 - 12 |
| 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 | 12 V / 8 Ah | 3.7 kWh Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | — | 3.7 |
| Battery Chemistry | — | Li-ion |
| Battery Warranty (Years) | — | 5 |
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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 | Blackstorm metallicLight whiteBluefire/Mugiallo Yellow | Indium Blue |
| 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 | 2127000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels | Standard | 189946 |
| Range (Claimed, km) | — | 157 |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque (Electric, Nm) | — | 26 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | — |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 3 |
