2025 BMW S 1000 R vs 2016 Yamaha MT-03

The BMW S 1000 R records higher power, higher torque and larger displacement than the Yamaha MT-03.

Recorded specification differences

  • Manufacturer: BMW S 1000 R BMW, Yamaha MT-03 Yamaha
  • Model: BMW S 1000 R BMW S 1000 R, Yamaha MT-03 Yamaha MT-03
  • Year: BMW S 1000 R 2025, Yamaha MT-03 2016
  • Displacement: BMW S 1000 R 999, Yamaha MT-03 321
  • Power: BMW S 1000 R 170, Yamaha MT-03 42
  • Torque: BMW S 1000 R 114, Yamaha MT-03 29
  • Weight: BMW S 1000 R 177, Yamaha MT-03 168
  • Seat height: BMW S 1000 R 83.1, Yamaha MT-03 78
BMW S 1000 R vs Yamaha MT-03 key specifications
SpecBMW S 1000 RYamaha MT-03
Year20252016
CategoryNakedNaked
Displacement999321
Power17042
Torque11429
Weight177168

Power

The BMW S 1000 R records 170 hp, 128 hp (304.8%) more than the Yamaha MT-03 at 42 hp.

Torque

The BMW S 1000 R records 114 Nm of torque, 85 Nm (293.1%) more than the Yamaha MT-03 at 29 Nm.

Displacement

The BMW S 1000 R records 999 cc, 678 cc (211.2%) more than the Yamaha MT-03 at 321 cc.

Seat height

The BMW S 1000 R has a higher recorded seat height (83.1) than the Yamaha MT-03 (78), a difference of 5.1.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records more power, the BMW S 1000 R or the Yamaha MT-03?

The BMW S 1000 R records 170 hp, 128 hp (304.8%) more than the Yamaha MT-03 at 42 hp.

Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW S 1000 R or the Yamaha MT-03?

The BMW S 1000 R records 114 Nm of torque, 85 Nm (293.1%) more than the Yamaha MT-03 at 29 Nm.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW S 1000 R or the Yamaha MT-03?

The BMW S 1000 R records 999 cc, 678 cc (211.2%) more than the Yamaha MT-03 at 321 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW S 1000 R and the Yamaha MT-03 compare?

The BMW S 1000 R has a higher recorded seat height (83.1) than the Yamaha MT-03 (78), a difference of 5.1.

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BMW S 1000 R

2025Naked

Displacement999 cc
Power170 hp
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Yamaha MT-03

2016Naked

Displacement321 cc
Power42 hp

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2016 • Naked

Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
999 cc
321 cc
Power
170 hp
42 hp
Torque
114 Nm
29 Nm
Engine Details
DOHC
DOHC
Power / Weight
0.9605 hp/kg
0.25 hp/kg
Valves / Cylinder
4
4
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
11.2:1

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection
Injection
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Starter
Electric
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 6-speed
Manual 6-speed
Transmission
Chain
Chain

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension
Inverted
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
Swing-Arm
Swing-Arm

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc x2 ABS
Disc x2
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
120/70-ZR17
120/70-17
Rear Tyre
190/55-ZR17
160/60-17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
208.5 cm
209 cm
Height
111.5 cm
104 cm
Seat Height
83.1 cm
78 cm
Wheelbase
144.8 cm
138 cm
Ground Clearance
-
16 cm
Dry Weight
177 kg
-
Wet Weight
-
168 kg

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