BMW R 18 vs BMW S 1000 R [2021-2025]

In 2025 BMW R 18 or BMW S 1000 R [2021-2025] choose which bike is best for you - compare these two bikes or scooters on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. BMW R 18 Price starts at Rs. 19.9 Lakhs (last recorded price) whereas the BMW S 1000 R [2021-2025] Price starts at Rs. 19 Lakhs (last recorded price). R 18 engine makes power and torque 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm PS & 158 Nm @ 3000 rpm. On the other hand, S 1000 R [2021-2025] engine makes power & torque 165 PS PS & 114 Nm respectively. BMW offers the R 18 in 4 colours. BMW offers the S 1000 R [2021-2025] in 4 colours. The R 18 mileage is around 17.8 kmpl. The S 1000 R [2021-2025] mileage is around 16.12 kmpl.

R 18 vs S 1000 R [2021-2025] Comparison

KEY HIGHLIGHTS	R 18	S 1000 r [2021-2025]
Brand	BMW	BMW
Price	₹ 19.9 Lakhs	₹ 19 Lakhs
Mileage	17.8 kmpl	16.12 kmpl
Engine Capacity	1802 cc	999 cc
Power	91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm PS	165 PS PS

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R 18

STD

₹19.90 Lakhs*

*Last Recorded Price

S 1000 R [2021-2025]

BMW S 1000 R [2021-2025]

2021 S 1000 R STD

₹19 Lakhs*

*Last Recorded Price

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Specification

Dimensions and Capacity

Total Weight
560 kg	-

Fuel Reserve
4 L	-

Fuel Capacity
16 L	16.5 L

Load Capacity
215 kg	-

Length
2440 mm	2090 mm

Wheelbase
1731 mm	1450 mm

Kerb Weight
345 kg	199 kg

Height
1232 mm	1115 mm

Saddle Height
690 mm	830 mm

Width
964 mm	812 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm	Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm

Front Brake Diameter
300 mm	320 mm

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70 -19,Rear :-180/65-16	Front :-120/70 ZR 17,Rear :- 190/55 ZR 17

Rear Brake Diameter
300 mm	220 mm

Front Brake
Disc	Double Disc

Wheels Type
Spoke	Cast Aluminium Alloy

Rear Brake
Disc	Disc

Tyre Type
Tubeless	Tubeless

Engine and Transmission

Max Power
91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm	165 PS @ 11000 rpm

Stroke
100 mm	49.7 mm

Max Torque
158 Nm @ 3000 rpm	114 Nm @ 9250 rpm

Transmission
Manual	Manual

Drive Type
Shaft Drive	Chain Drive

Compression Ratio
9.6 :1	-

Displacement
1802 cc	999 cc

Clutch
Single-disk dry clutch	Anti-hopping Clutch

Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled	-

Engine Type
Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.	Water/Oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke In-line Engine, Four Valves per Cylinder, Two Overhead Camshafts

Starting
Self Start Only	Self Start Only

Gear Box
6 Speed	6 Speed

Fuel Supply
Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection

Emission Type
bs6	bs6

Bore
107.1 mm	80 mm

No of Cylinders
2	-

Chassis and Suspension

Chassis
Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams	-

Body Type
Cruiser Bikes	-

Rear Suspension
Steel swingarm with central shock strut	Aluminium underbeam swinging arm, Full-Floater Pro, central shock absorber, adjustable rebound and compression damping and adjustable spring preload

Front Suspension
Telescopic fork	Upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 45 mm, spring preload and adjustable rebound and compression stage

Features

Charging

Charging at Charging Station
No	-

Charging at Home
No	-

Features and Safety

Riding Modes
Yes	Rain,Road,Dynamic

ABS
Dual Channel	-

Tripmeter
Analogue	Digital

Speedometer
Analogue	Digital

Console
Analogue	Digital

Additional Features
Automatic Stability Control, Dynamic Brake Control, Revolution Counter, Dynamic Engine Brake Control	ABS Pro, Revolution Counter, Dynamic Brake Light, Electronic Immobiliser, Drop Sensor, On-board Computer, Handbrake Lever Adjustable, Detachable License Plate Holder, Hill Start Control, Race ABS (Partly-integral), ABS Linked With Riding Modes, Passenger

Engine Immobilizer
Yes	-

Odometer
Analogue	Digital

Internet Connectivity
Yes	Yes

Fuel Gauge
Analog	Digital

Central Locking
Yes	-

Anti Theft Alarm
Yes	-

Electricals

Battery Capacity
12 V, 26 Ah	12 V, 8 Ah

LED Tail Lights
Yes	-

Alternator
Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity	-

Tail Light
LED	LED

Turn Signal Lamp
LED	LED

Low Fuel Indicator
Yes	Yes

Headlight
LED	LED

Battery Type
Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free

Price (On-Road BreakUp)

On-Road Price
₹22,14,036	₹20,99,656

Ex-Showroom Price
₹19,90,000	₹19,00,000

RTO
₹1,59,200	₹1,52,000

Insurance
₹44,936	₹47,656

Accessories Charges
₹19,900	₹0

FastTag Charges
₹0	₹0

Other Charges
₹0	₹0

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₹47,588

₹45,129

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