BMW S 1000 R versus Yamaha R3
BMW S 1000 R
Naked
Yamaha R3
Supersport
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2014 bis 2024~
Built von 2015 bis 2024~
RRP 16.000 €
RRP 7.149 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Full of performance ...
- .. but still easy to control
- high-quality workmanship
- cool sound
Pros:
- Willing to revving motor
- Precise chassis
- Comparatively suitable for everyday use
- Service
Cons:
- Pillion operation only for emergencies
- Sitting position for some people probably too sporty
Cons:
- Only mediocre brake
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 814 mm until : 830 mm
Weight : 199 (max: 407 ) kg
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 814 mm until : 830 mm
Weight : 199 (max: 407 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.380 mm
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.140 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 170 (max: 329 ) kg
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.140 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 170 (max: 329 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: In-line four-cylinder 4-stroke 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 2-cylinder series, 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 321 ccm
Hub: 44 mm
Hole: 68 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 321 ccm
Hub: 44 mm
Hole: 68 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 261 km/h
Performance: 165 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 266 km
Performance: 165 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 266 km
Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Performance: 42 HP at 10.750 U/Min
Torque: 29 NM bei 9.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Performance: 42 HP at 10.750 U/Min
Torque: 29 NM bei 9.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Chassis
Frame type:
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 117 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 117 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17
Frame type:
Tubular bridge frame (steel) Front suspension:
USD fork (travel 130 mm) Tyres at the front: 110/70-17M
Rear tyres: 140/70-17M
Tubular bridge frame (steel) Front suspension:
USD fork (travel 130 mm) Tyres at the front: 110/70-17M
Rear tyres: 140/70-17M
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)
Front brake
Single disc, double piston floating caliper (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Single disc, double piston floating caliper (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
The S 1000 R is basically a double R, from which the fairing has been removed and the torque curve on country roads has been optimised. It is super sporty, which can be an disadvantage and a disadvantage at the same time. If you want to sit upright on your streetfighter, you are out of place here. If you are looking for proximity to the front wheel and asphalt, you will find it here!In any case, we had tons of driving fun and did not feel overwhelmed despite the immense performance. This is exactly why you have to compliment BMW: Not all manufacturers succeed in putting such a grenade on the wheels for (almost) everyone. To anticipate misunderstandings: Of course, this motorcycle is not a beginner's machine!
The test machine was kindly provided by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg - thank you!
Comparatively suitable for everyday use
Finally, let's get to the crucial question: Is the Yamaha R3 a super sportscar despite only 42 hp? Yes, it is. Anyway, if you didn't just look at the PS power. Thanks to the precise chassis, sporty engine characteristics and seating position, she is a true representative of this species.
It is also more: thanks to the variability of the seating position, it is a capable companion in everyday life, and this should make up the majority of its field of application.
The test bike was provided to us by Motorrad Ruser in Haseldorf.
