Comparing the BMW S 1000 R and the Bajaj Chetak EV side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW S 1000 R is available at a price on request, while the Bajaj Chetak EV is priced at ₹99,900. 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 | Electric motor, 3-phase permanent magnet synchronous |
| Power | 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 114 Nm @ 9,250 rpm | 20 Nm @ 1,950 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.5 L | — |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | — |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 72 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 199 | — |
| Seat Height | 830 | 775 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | — |
| Front Brake | Disc Front Brake Size 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | 130 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | Single Sided Leading Link |
| Rear Brake | Disc Rear Brake Size 220 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston | 130 mm Drum |
| Rear Suspension | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload | Monoshock |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - ZR17 | 90/90-12 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55 - ZR17 | 90/100-12 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED with DRLs (as per official visuals) |
Other Specifications |
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| 0–40 km/h (s) | — | 2.8 |
| Anti-Theft / IoT Tracking | — | Yes |
| App Connectivity | — | Yes |
| Battery | 12 V / 8 Ah | 3.0 kWh (Series 30) / 3.5 kWh (Series 35) |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | — | 3.5 |
| Battery Chemistry | — | Li-ion |
| Battery Warranty (Years) | — | 3 |
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| Built-in GPS Navigation | — | Yes |
| Charger Output Power (kW) | — | 0.95 |
| Charging Port Type | — | Proprietary |
| Charging Time (Standard) | — | 3 h 25 mins |
| Cluster | Fully digital display with speedometer, tachometer, ride data | Fully digital colored LCD, Bluetooth‑linked, with navigation capability (Series 35) |
| Color Options | Blackstorm metallicLight whiteBluefire/Mugiallo Yellow | Brooklyn BlackHazelnutIndigo MetallicMatte Scarlett Red / Scarlet RedRacing RedPista GreenLime YellowAzure BlueCyber WhiteMatte Coarse GreyMatt GreyMoon White |
| Connectivity Features | — | Bluetooth, Smartphone Connectivity, Navigation, Call Alerts, Music Control, Ride Statistics |
| Drive Modes | — | Eco, Sports |
| Final Drive Type | — | belt |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | — |
| Ingress Protection (IP Rating) | — | IP67 |
| Motor Power (Peak, kW) | — | 4.2 |
| Motor Type | — | PMSM |
| OTA Updates | — | Yes |
| Price Variants | Standard | 2127000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels | C3001 | 110006 C3503 | 120605 C3502 | 134104 C3501 | 146305 |
| Range (Claimed, km) | — | 152 |
| Range (Real World, km) | — | 120 |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | Single-speed reduction gear |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 3 |
