BMW S 1000 RR vs BMW R 18

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW S 1000 RR or BMW R 18? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between S 1000 RR and R 18. BMW S 1000 RR Price starts at Rs.20.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Standard and BMW R 18 Price starts at Rs.19.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW S 1000 RR is 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 206.51 bhp @ 13750 rpm power whereas BMW R 18 is a 2 cylinder, 1802 cc Engine can generate 89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, S 1000 RR provides a mileage of 17 Kmpl kmpl (base model), and R 18 has a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model). BMW S 1000 RR is available in 5 colours & 6 variants whereas BMW R 18 is available in 6 colours & 3 variants.

S 1000 RR vs R 18

Key Highlights	BMW S 1000 RR	BMW R 18
Price	Rs.20.50 Lakh	Rs.19.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	1802 cc
Power	206.51 bhp @ 13750 rpm	89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm
Mileage/Range	12 kmpl	17.8 kmpl

BMW S 1000 RR

Standard

Rs. 20.50 Lakh

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BMW R 18

STD

Rs. 19.90 Lakh

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Specifications Overview

S 1000 RR specifications	R 18 specifications
Variant Name	Standard	STD
On Road Price	23.29 Lakh Price Breakup	22.77 Lakh Price Breakup
User Rating	4.2 11 Reviews	3.9 1 Reviews
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 Litres	16 Litres
Engine Displacement	999 cc	1802 cc

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

S 1000 RR Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	R 18 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size	17	16
Wheel Type	Alloy	Spoke
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	1	1
Front Wheel Size	17	19
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	1	-
Calliper Type	Front - 4 Piston, Rear - Single Piston Caliper	Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 4 Piston Caliper
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension	Upside-down telescopic fork Ø 45 mm	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Aluminium swing arm	Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
Front Tyre Size	120/70 - ZR17	120/70 - R19
Rear Tyre Size	190/55 - ZR17	180/65 - B16
Front Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	220 mm	300 mm
Rear Type	Disc	Disc
Tubeless Tyres	Yes	Yes

Instrumentation

S 1000 RR Instrumentation	R 18 Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch	1	1
Fuel level guage	Digital	Analogue
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Odometer	Digital	Digital

Body & Suspension

S 1000 RR Body & Suspension	R 18 Body & Suspension
Colors	S 1000 RR Colours	R 18 Colours
Images	S 1000 RR Images	R 18 Images
Frame Type	Bridge-type frame	Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams

Engine & Transmission

S 1000 RR Engine & Transmission	R 18 Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity	999 cc	1802 cc
Engine Type	Water/oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine& four titanium valves per cylinder& BMW ShiftCam	Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
No. of Cylinders	4	2
No. of valves per cylinder	4	-
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Battery Capacity	0.0864 kwh	0.31 kwh
Battery Type	-	Maintenance Free
Range	264 km/charge	272 km/charge
Top Speed	303 kmph	180 kmph
Max Torque	113 Nm @ 11000 rpm	158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Max Power	206.51 bhp @ 13750 rpm	89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm
Fuelling	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Cooling type	Liquid Cooled	Air-oil cooled
Configuration	in-line	-
Charging Socket	No	-

Comfort & Convenience

S 1000 RR Comfort & Convenience	R 18 Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes	Rain, Road, Dynamic and Race	Rock, Roll and Rain
Low Battery Indicator	1	-
Average Speed Indicator	1	1
Pillion Footrest	1	-
Under Seat Storage	No	No
Distance to Empty Indicator	Yes	-
Luggage Space	No	-
Handle Type	Clip On	-
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	-
Console Type	Digital	Semi-Digital
Seat Style	Split	-
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	-
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start

Safety

S 1000 RR Safety	R 18 Safety
Radial Tyres	1	1
Hazard Warning Switch	1	1
Hazard Warning Indicator	1	1
Brake Assist	No	-
ABS - Anti-lock braking system	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes	4	-
Slipper Clutch	Yes	Single-disk dry clutch
Traction Control System	Yes	-

Dimensions & Capacity

S 1000 RR Dimensions & Capacity	R 18 Dimensions & Capacity
Length	2073 mm	2440 mm
Width	826 mm	964 mm
Height	1205 mm	1232 mm
Wheelbase	1457 mm	1731 mm
Ground Clearance	140 mm	170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 Litres	16 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	3.5 Litres	4 Litres
Body Type	Super Bike	Cruiser
Unladden/Kerb Weight	197 kg	345 kg
Seat Height	824 mm	690 mm

Entertainment & Communication

S 1000 RR Entertainment & Communication	R 18 Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)	Yes	-

Pros & Cons

S 1000 RR Pros & Cons	R 18 Pros & Cons
Pros	Loaded with refined electronic assistance The CBU litre-class supersport is worth the price of the motorcycle The enhanced engine that transmits an outstanding performance The presence of shift cam technology offers an adaptable ride
Cons	The brake bike and feel could have been better The brake bike and feel could have been better The dealerships have a very limited reach to other countries The dealerships have a very limited reach to other countries The refinement of the engine is below average with its Japanese inline-four rivals.

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BMW S 1000 RR Standard

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Detailed Comparison of BMW S 1000 RR and BMW R 18

Transmission

BMW S 1000 RR comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R 18 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

BMW S 1000 RR has a 16.5 Litres fuel tank with 1205 mm seat height. BMW R 18 has 1232 mm seat height and 16 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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BMW S 1000 RR and BMW R 18 Owner Reviews

S 1000 RR Review
R 18 Review

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  Firaz
  2 Year ago
  Review for BMW S 1000 RR
  4.0
  The ultimate superbike you need for a daily commute and track. It is loaded with all the features, you need in a superbike, and BMW has done a great job at providing such great beast enthusiasts.
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  Tarun Sharma
  2 Year ago
  Review for BMW S 1000 RR
  4.6
  An amazing bike by BMW with 999cc Engine, 12 kmpl mileage, available in 3 colors. My favorite is Blackstorm Metallic. I love driving this bike.
  Likes (2)
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  PANCHAMI POONACHA P
  2 Year ago
  Review for BMW S 1000 RR
  4.0
  I have no words awesome bike brilliant, great, and beautiful. BMW is a real flying machine I have no words for it.
  Likes (2)
- BS
  Bhupendar Singh
  2 Year ago
  Review for BMW S 1000 RR
  4.0
  This is the most comfortable bike I've ever had. The best feature of the BMW is the braking system, and the worst feature is the lighting. Overall, the best bike in this price range.
  Likes (1)
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  Gopi
  3 Year ago
  Review for BMW S 1000 RR
  3.8
  This bike has a good body design but worst in terms of performance and mileage.
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BMW S 1000 RR and BMW R 18 FAQs

What is the on-road price of BMW S 1000 RR?

The on-road price of BMW S 1000 RR is Rs. 23.29 Lakh in New Delhi.

What is the on-road price of BMW R 18?

The on-road price of BMW R 18 is Rs. 22.77 Lakh in New Delhi.