2025 BMW S 1000 R vs 2015 Yamaha MT-125

The BMW S 1000 R records higher power, higher torque and larger displacement than the Yamaha MT-125.

Recorded specification differences

  • Manufacturer: BMW S 1000 R BMW, Yamaha MT-125 Yamaha
  • Model: BMW S 1000 R BMW S 1000 R, Yamaha MT-125 Yamaha MT-125
  • Year: BMW S 1000 R 2025, Yamaha MT-125 2015
  • Displacement: BMW S 1000 R 999, Yamaha MT-125 124.7
  • Power: BMW S 1000 R 170, Yamaha MT-125 15
  • Torque: BMW S 1000 R 114, Yamaha MT-125 12.4
  • Weight: BMW S 1000 R 177, Yamaha MT-125 138
  • Seat height: BMW S 1000 R 83.1, Yamaha MT-125 81
BMW S 1000 R vs Yamaha MT-125 key specifications
SpecBMW S 1000 RYamaha MT-125
Year20252015
CategoryNakedNaked
Displacement999124.7
Power17015
Torque11412.4
Weight177138

Power

The BMW S 1000 R records 170 hp, 155 hp (1033.3%) more than the Yamaha MT-125 at 15 hp.

Torque

The BMW S 1000 R records 114 Nm of torque, 101.6 Nm (819.4%) more than the Yamaha MT-125 at 12.4 Nm.

Displacement

The BMW S 1000 R records 999 cc, 874.3 cc (701.1%) more than the Yamaha MT-125 at 124.7 cc.

Seat height

The BMW S 1000 R has a higher recorded seat height (83.1) than the Yamaha MT-125 (81), a difference of 2.1.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records more power, the BMW S 1000 R or the Yamaha MT-125?

The BMW S 1000 R records 170 hp, 155 hp (1033.3%) more than the Yamaha MT-125 at 15 hp.

Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW S 1000 R or the Yamaha MT-125?

The BMW S 1000 R records 114 Nm of torque, 101.6 Nm (819.4%) more than the Yamaha MT-125 at 12.4 Nm.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW S 1000 R or the Yamaha MT-125?

The BMW S 1000 R records 999 cc, 874.3 cc (701.1%) more than the Yamaha MT-125 at 124.7 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW S 1000 R and the Yamaha MT-125 compare?

The BMW S 1000 R has a higher recorded seat height (83.1) than the Yamaha MT-125 (81), a difference of 2.1.

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BMW S 1000 R

2025Naked

Displacement999 cc
Power170 hp
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Yamaha MT-125

2015Naked

Displacement124.7 cc
Power15 hp

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2025 • Naked

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2015 • Naked

Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
999 cc
124.7 cc
Power
170 hp
15 hp
Torque
114 Nm
12.4 Nm
Engine Details
DOHC
SOHC
Power / Weight
0.9605 hp/kg
0.109 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
Monoshock

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc x2 ABS
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
120/70-ZR17
100/80-M17
Rear Tyre
190/55-ZR17
130/70-M17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
208.5 cm
196 cm
Height
111.5 cm
104 cm
Seat Height
83.1 cm
81 cm
Wheelbase
144.8 cm
135.5 cm
Ground Clearance
-
14 cm
Dry Weight
177 kg
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Wet Weight
-
138 kg

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