BMW Motorrad S 1000 XR vs Yamaha YZF-R1M
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW Motorrad S 1000 XR and the Yamaha YZF-R1M as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (BMW Motorrad Philippines) and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: BMW Motorrad Philippines (SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp.), via bmwmotorrad.com.ph.
BMW Motorrad S 1000 XR
Triple Black variant
- SRP
- ₱1,575,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱44,431
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha YZF-R1M
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱1,799,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱50,750
How they differ
- The BMW Motorrad S 1000 XR is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,575,000, which is ₱224,000 (12%) below the Yamaha YZF-R1M at ₱1,799,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the S 1000 XR is estimated at ₱44,431 a month against ₱50,750 for the YZF-R1M, a difference of ₱6,319 a month.
- The S 1000 XR has the lower seat at 850 mm, 10 mm below the YZF-R1M, which matters for shorter riders.
- The S 1000 XR is the heavier bike (227 kg against 203 kg for the YZF-R1M).
- The S 1000 XR carries more fuel (20 L against 17 L for the YZF-R1M).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW Motorrad S 1000 XRTriple Black, ₱1,575,000 | Yamaha YZF-R1MStandard, ₱1,799,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Oil/water-cooled, four-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, in-line, 4-cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 999 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 170 PS | n/a |
| Power peak (differs) | 11,000 rpm | n/a |
| Max torque (differs) | 114 Nm | n/a |
| Torque peak (differs) | 9,250 | n/a |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire | Fuel injection |
| Cooling (differs) | Oil/water-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric starter |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 16.1 km/L | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5+ | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housing | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain 525 17/45 | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2156 mm | 2055 mm |
| Width (differs) | 850 mm | 690 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1460 mm | 1165 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1541 mm | 1405 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 850 mm | 860 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 130 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 227 kg | 203 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 20 L | 17 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA) | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Aluminium double-sided swing-arm, central shock absorber, electronic preload adjuster, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA) | Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper | Hydraulic dual disc brake (320mm) |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Hydraulic single disc brake (220mm) |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 190/55 ZR17 | 200/55ZR17M/C (78W) Tubeless |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium cast wheels | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, co-supporting engine | Diamond |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partial integral) | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | BMW Motorrad DTC | Traction Control System |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | 6.5-inch TFT display with Connectivity | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Electronic suspension, D-MODE, YCC-T electronic throttle |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.