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MotoLibrary Score
69/100Sporty
Power/Weight
0.93 hp/kg
Top Speed
200 km/h
Torque
112 Nm
Engine
999 ccm
Technical Overview
2018 BMW S 1000 XR Sport Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2018 BMW S 1000 XR Sport sport motorcycle, BMW pairs a 999 cc (61 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 165 HP (120.4 kW) at 11,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 112 Nm (82.6 lb-ft) at 9,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 165.2 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (9,250 rpm) and peak power (11,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the S 1000 XR Sport measures 228 kg (503 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.72 HP/kg (1.38 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 840 mm (33.1 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,548 mm (60.9 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.7 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 299 km (186 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph).
Specific Output
165.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.72 HP/kg (1.38 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
9,250–11,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~299 km (186 mi)
Engine
Displacement999.0 ccm (60.96 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTitanium valves
Power165.0 HP (120.4 kW)) @ 11000 RPM
Torque112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) @ 9250 RPM
Compression12.0:1
Bore x Stroke80.0 x 49.7 mm (3.1 x 2.0 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Injection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMultiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, mechanically controlled
DrivelineChain 17/45
Performance
Top Speed200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
Fuel Consumption6.70 litres/100 km (14.9 km/l or 35.11 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases155.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsThree-way catalytic converter, balance pipe, compliant with EU4 emission standard
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