Comparing the BMW S 1000 R and the YAMAHA R15 V4 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 YAMAHA R15 V4 is priced at ₹189,400. On the engine front, the BMW S 1000 R comes with a 999 cc unit compared to the YAMAHA R15 V4's 155 CC, producing 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm and 13.5kW(18.4PS)/10000 RPM respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the BMW S 1000 R versus 45 Kmpl for the YAMAHA R15 V4. 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 | 155 CC |
| Engine Type | four-cylinder, four-stroke inline engine with four valves per cylinder | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve |
| Power | 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm | 13.5kW(18.4PS)/10000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm @ 9,250 rpm | 14.2 Nm (1.4 kgfm) @7,500 RPM |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.5 L | 11 L |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 45 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 199 | 141 |
| Seat Height | 830 | 815 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | Disc Front Brake Size 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | Disc brake 282 mm |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork) |
| Rear Brake | Disc Rear Brake Size 220 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston | Disc brake 220 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload | Linked-Type Monocross Suspension |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - ZR17 | 100/80-17M/C 52P |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55 - ZR17 | 140/70R17M/C 66H |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | Bi-functional LED (Class D) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V / 8 Ah | 12 V, 4.0 Ah |
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| Cluster | Fully digital display with speedometer, tachometer, ride data | Digital |
| Color Options | Blackstorm metallicLight whiteBluefire/Mugiallo Yellow | Racing BlueDark KnightMetallic BlackIntensity WhiteMatte Pearl WhiteMetallic RedIcon PerformanceMotoGP EditionMetallic Grey |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Standard | 2127000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels | Metallic Red | 171100 Intensity White Without Quickshifter | 171100 Metallic Black | 171100 Dark Knight | 172000 Vivid Magenta Metallic | 174019 Intensity White With Quickshifter | 175700 Matte White Pearl | 175700 Racing Blue | 175700 Metallic Grey | 184307 MotoGP Edition | 187500 Icon Performance | 196100 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric starter |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | Constant mesh, 6-speed |









