Comparing the BMW S 1000 R and the Honda SP 125 side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the BMW S 1000 R comes with a 999 cc unit compared to the Honda SP 125's 123.94cc, producing 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm and 8 kW (≈10.87 PS) @ 7500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the BMW S 1000 R versus 63 kmpl for the Honda SP 125. 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 | 123.94cc |
| Engine Type | four-cylinder, four-stroke inline engine with four valves per cylinder | 4-Stroke, SI Engine |
| Power | 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm | 8 kW (≈10.87 PS) @ 7500 rpm |
| Torque | 114 Nm @ 9,250 rpm | 10.9 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.5 L | 11L |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 63 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 199 | 116-117 |
| Seat Height | 830 | 790 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | No, Combined Braking System (CBS) |
| Front Brake | Disc Front Brake Size 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | Drum 130 mm / Disc 240 mm (variant based) |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear Brake | Disc Rear Brake Size 220 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston | Drum 130mm |
| Rear Suspension | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload | Hydraulic Type with 5-step adjustable preload |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - ZR17 | 80/100-18 M/C 47P |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55 - ZR17 | 100/80-18 M/C 53P |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy Wheels |
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 | Digital Speedometer, Gear Position Indicator, Fuel Gauge, Odometer, Trip Meter (Trip A / Trip B), Real-time Fuel Economy, Average Fuel Economy, Distance to Empty (Range) Eco Indicator, Clock, Service Reminder / Warning indicators |
| Color Options | Blackstorm metallicLight whiteBluefire/Mugiallo Yellow | Pearl Igneous BlackImperial Red MetallicMatte Axis Grey MetallicPearl Siren BlueMatte Marvel Blue Metallic |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | PGM-FI (Fuel Injection) |
| Price Variants | Standard | 2127000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels | STD | 87878 | Drum brake, Fully digital meter DLX | 95465 | Front Disc Brake, TFT / Advanced Meter |
| Starter | Electric | Self/Kick |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5 Speed Manual |
