Is the BMW S1000R reliable?
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34 owners have reviewed their BMW S1000R (2014 – 2021) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below….
Summary of owners’ reviews | |
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Reliability & build quality: | 4.3 out of 5 (4.3/5) |
Value vs rivals: | 4.2 out of 5 (4.2/5) |
Equipment: | 4.6 out of 5 (4.6/5) |
How fast is the BMW S1000R?
160 mph
BMW S1000R

2014 BMW S1000R | |
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Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
Top speed | 257 km/h (160 mph) (estimated) |
Power | 118 kW (158 hp; 160 PS) @ 11,000 rpm (claimed) |
Torque | 112 N⋅m (83 lbf⋅ft) @ 9,250 rpm (claimed) |
How much horsepower does a BMW S1000R have?
Fully fueled and fully equipped, including the M Package, the S 1000 R weighs in at 438 lbs. and boasts 165 hp.
What is the difference between s1000r and s1000r sport?
Aside from the fact that the S 1000 RR is the more “iconic” of the two bikes, being the sportbike, there are three primary differences between the S 1000 R and the S 1000 RR: Engine power and torque curve (the big one!) Handlebars and riding position (the other big one) Racing-oriented factory options on the S 1000 RR.
Where is the BMW S1000R made?

The BMW Motorrad’s factory in Berlin makes 800 bikes and scooters every day using both man power and advanced robots. The video by Exceptional Engineering gives you the full tour of how the BMW flagship bike the S1000RR (“Double-R”) is made.
Is BMW S1000R naked bike?
The BS6-compliant BMW S1000R naked roadster has been launched in the Indian market to rival the likes of Ducati Streetfighter V4 and the Kawasaki Z H2. The motorcycle is available in three variants – Standard, Pro, and Pro M Sport in the Indian market.
What type of bike is BMW S1000R?
The BMW S1000R is a premium naked bike and is powered by a Euro 5 compliant liquid cooled 999 cc inline four engine, producing 162.3 bhp at 11,000 rpm and maximum torque at 9,250 rpm.
How much does a BMW S1000R cost?
BMW S 1000 R (M) Technical Specification
New price | £17,325 |
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Engine details | Water-cooled, 4v.per cylinder |
Power | 121kw / 165hp @11,000rpm |
Torque | 114Nm / 84.08 lbft @ 9250rpm |
Top speed | 160mph (EST) |
Is the BMW S1000RR comfortable?
A new riding position is no less comfy than before, but the RR is more compact and airy-light, like a 600. It makes the old machine feel like a podgy tourer with a 20kg bag of spuds for an engine. Bars are splayed out further and you’re sat more in the RR, up against a taller, far slimmer tank.