Comparing the BMW S 1000 R and the Nightster Special 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 Nightster Special is priced at ₹1,400,000. On the engine front, the BMW S 1000 R comes with a 999 cc unit compared to the Nightster Special's 975 cc, producing 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm and 89 HP (66 kW) @ 7,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the BMW S 1000 R versus 18.18 Kmpl for the Nightster Special. 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 | Liquid‑cooled |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 975 cc |
| Engine Type | four-cylinder, four-stroke inline engine with four valves per cylinder | Revolution Max 975T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm | 89 HP (66 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 114 Nm @ 9,250 rpm | 95 Nm @ 5,750 RPM |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.5 L | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 18.18 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 199 | 225 |
| Seat Height | 830 | 715 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual‑channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc Front Brake Size 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | Disc |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | 41mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | Disc Rear Brake Size 220 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston | Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload | Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment. |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - ZR17 | 100/90‑19 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55 - ZR17 | 150/80‑16 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Aluminum cast, satin black |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V / 8 Ah | — |
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| Cluster | Fully digital display with speedometer, tachometer, ride data | Digital TFT (102 mm) |
| Color Options | Blackstorm metallicLight whiteBluefire/Mugiallo Yellow | Whiskey FireVivid BlackBilliard GraySnake Venom |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Standard | 2127000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels | | 1538000 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6‑speed manual |
