S 1000 XR - 2026 Specifications and Reviews
The 2026 BMW S 1000 XR is a high-performance sport tourer designed for aggressive riders seeking versatility. Its 999cc inline-four engine delivers 170 horsepower with responsive handling, excelling on both track and road. Known for sharp dynamics and premium engineering, it suits experienced motorcyclists prioritizing performance and touring capability.
2026
General information | |
| Color Options | Blackstorm Metallic 2, Gravity Blue Metallic, Light White/ M Motorsport |
| Color Options | Blackstorm Metallic 2, Gravity Blue Metallic, Light White/ M Motorsport |
| Price | US$ 17995. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Category | Sport |
| Model | BMW S 1000 XR |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Starting | Electric |
| Starting | Electric |
| Emission Details | Regulated three-way catalytic converter |
| Emission | 147.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.36 litres/100 km (15.7 km/l or 36.98 mpg) |
| Clutch | Multiplate clutch in oil bath, slipper clutch, self-reinforcing |
| Final Drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling System | Liquid |
| Fuel Control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Induction | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 80.0 x 49.7 mm (3.1 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Max Torque | 114.0 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.1 ft.lbs) @ 9250 RPM |
| Engine Type | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Capacity | 999.0 ccm (60.96 cubic inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons) |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1539 mm (60.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1539 mm (60.6 inches) |
| Overall Width | 851 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Overall Width | 851 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Overall Length | 2154 mm (84.8 inches) |
| Overall Length | 2154 mm (84.8 inches) |
| Overall Height | 1461 mm (57.5 inches) |
| Overall Height | 1461 mm (57.5 inches) |
| Seat Height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Seat Height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Wet Weight | 226.8 kg (500.0 pounds) |
| Wet Weight | 226.8 kg (500.0 pounds) |
S 1000 XR dimensions and frame | |
| Wheels | Cast aluminum |
| Wheels | Cast aluminum |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc. ABS. Twin piston floating disc. |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc. ABS. Twin piston floating disc. |
| Brake Disc Diameter | 265 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Brake Disc Diameter | 265 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Front Brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston fixed calipers. |
| Front Brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston fixed calipers. |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Aluminium double-sided swing-arm, central spring strut, electronic preload adjuster, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA) |
| Rear Suspension | Aluminium double-sided swing-arm, central spring strut, electronic preload adjuster, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA) |
| Front Wheel Travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Front Wheel Travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA) |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA) |
| Trail | 116 mm (4.6 inches) |
| Trail | 116 mm (4.6 inches) |
| Frame | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminum, load-bearing engine |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top Speed | 200.0 km/h (124.3 mph) |
Other specs | |
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| Ask questions | Join the 25 BMW S 1000 XR discussion group or the general BMW discussion group. |
| Ask questions | Join the 25 BMW S 1000 XR discussion group or the general BMW discussion group. |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
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| Fork tube size | 46 mm (1.8 inches) |
| Fork tube size | 46 mm (1.8 inches) |
| Tire pressure rear | 42 PSI (2.9 Bar or 290 kPa) |
| Tire pressure rear | 42 PSI (2.9 Bar or 290 kPa) |
| Tire pressure front | 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
| Tire pressure front | 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
| Sprockets | 17/45 (front/rear) |
| Sprockets | 17/45 (front/rear) |
| Chain size | 525 |
| Chain size | 525 |
| Idle speed | 1270 +/- 50 RPM |
| Idle speed | 1270 +/- 50 RPM |
| Spark plugs | NGK LMAR9D-J |
| Spark plugs | NGK LMAR9D-J |
| Coolant | 3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons) |
| Coolant | 3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons) |
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
| Engine oil | SAE 5W-40 |
| Engine oil | SAE 5W-40 |
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| Update specs | Report missing specs or required updates. |
| Comments | Windscreen. Riding Modes Pro (incl. HSC Pro, MSR, ABS Pro and DTC). Integrated Pannier Holders. Keyless. Emergency call. |
| Comments | Windscreen. Riding Modes Pro (incl. HSC Pro, MSR, ABS Pro and DTC). Integrated Pannier Holders. Keyless. Emergency call. |
| Warranty | 3-years or 36,000 miles warranty |
| Warranty | 3-years or 36,000 miles warranty |
| Carrying Capacity | Storage compartment underneath seat |
| Carrying Capacity | Storage compartment underneath seat |
| Lighting | Optional LED lights |
| Lighting | Optional LED lights |
| Electrical | 493 W alternator. 12 V, 12 Ah, maintenance-free battery. |
| Electrical | 493 W alternator. 12 V, 12 Ah, maintenance-free battery. |
| Oil capacity | 3.50 litres (3.7 US quarts) |
| Oil capacity | 3.50 litres (3.7 US quarts) |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons) |
| Alternate seat height | 851 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Alternate seat height | 851 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.9° |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.9° |
| Output | 170.0 HP (124.1 kW)) @ 11000 RPM |
| Year of manufacture | 2025 |
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