Comparing the BMW S 1000 R and the Honda Dio 125 Smart 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 Honda Dio 125 Smart is priced at ₹97,044. On the engine front, the BMW S 1000 R comes with a 999 cc unit compared to the Honda Dio 125 Smart's 123.92 CC, producing 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm and 10.5 Nm @5000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the BMW S 1000 R versus 48 Kmpl for the Honda Dio 125 Smart. 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 | Air Cooled |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 123.92 CC |
| Engine Type | four-cylinder, four-stroke inline engine with four valves per cylinder | 4 Stroke, SI Engine, Fuel Injection |
| Power | 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm | 10.5 Nm @5000 rpm |
| Torque | 114 Nm @ 9,250 rpm | 6.11 kW @6500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.5 L | 5.3 L |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 48 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 199 | 105 |
| Seat Height | 830 | 708 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | No |
| Front Brake | Disc Front Brake Size 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | 190 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | Telescopic |
| 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 | 3-Step Adjustable Spring |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - ZR17 | 90/90-12 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55 - ZR17 | 90/100-10 |
| 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 / 8 Ah | 12 V, 5.0 Ah |
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| Cluster | Fully digital display with speedometer, tachometer, ride data | TFT |
| Color Options | Blackstorm metallicLight whiteBluefire/Mugiallo Yellow | Pearl Igneous BlackImperial RedPearl Sports YellowMat Marvel Blue MetallicPearl Deep Ground Gray (Stripe)Pearl Deep Ground Gray (Emblem) |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Standard | 2127000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels | STD | 87258 H-Smart | 92208 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | Automatic |










