Benelli R18i vs BMW S 1000 RR Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	The enhanced engine that transmits an outstanding performance  The presence of shift cam technology offers an adaptable ride The CBU litre-class supersport is worth the price of the motorcycle  Loaded with refined electronic assistance Read More
Things we don't like	--	The brake bike and feel could have been better The dealerships have a very limited reach to other countries  The refinement of the engine is below average with its Japanese inline-four rivals. Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	174 cc	999 cc
Maximum Power	18 hp	210 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	4.8 L	16.5 L
Maximum Torque	15.1 Nm	113 Nm
Lubrication System	Pressure Splash Lubricant	--
Compression Ratio	11.3:1	13.3:1
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, 4-Stroke, SOHC Engine	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke ,Liquid Cooled Engine
Bore X Stroke	64 mm x 54.1 mm	80 mm x 49.7 mm
Valve Configuration	SOHC	--
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
No. Of Cylinder	1	4
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	4 Into 1 Exhaust
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
RPM at Maximum Torque	7000 rpm	11000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	9500 rpm	13750 rpm
Top Speed	--	300 kmph
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Cooling System	--	Liquid Cooled

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Dimension

Category	Scooter	Super Sport
Seating Capacity	2	1
Length	2010 mm	2073 mm
Ground Clearance	145 mm	--
Width	675 mm	848 mm
Dry Weight	126 kg	175 kg
Seat Height	787 mm	824 mm
Wheel Base	1325 mm	1457 mm
Height	1150 mm	1205 mm
Kerb Weight	--	210 kg
Gross Weight	--	407 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	TLI	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	EFI	EFI

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	120/70 R17	190/55 ZR17
Tyre Type	Radial	Runflat
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Tyre	80/80 R17	120/70 ZR17

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	6 Ah	--
Charger Type	--	No

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	USD Telescopic Fork	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Monoshock	Swing Arm

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	--
Leg Guards	No	--
Stability Control	No	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	--
Riding Modes	Street, Road Street, Road	Sport, Race Sport, Race
Shutter Lock	Yes	No
Back Rest	No	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Side Reflectors	No	Yes
Traction Control	No	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	--
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Navigator	No	--

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Single Seat Single Seat
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	--
Side Wings	Yes	--
Body Frame Material	--	Alloy Alloy
Body Frame Type	--	Bridge Type Bridge Type
Chrome Garnish	--	Yes

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Electrical

Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	Yes	--

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	--
Height Adjustable Seats	No	Yes