Bimota BB3 vs BMW S 1000 R Sport (2018)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Bimota BB3stacks up against the BMW S 1000 R Sport. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Bimota BB3 | BMW S 1000 R Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 999 cc | 999 cc |
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 165 hp |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Weight | 179 kg | 178 kg |
| Seat height | 33 mm | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.8 L | 4.6 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Brembo calipers four pistons, four separates pads, radial pump. | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Brembo 2-pistons | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 |
Bimota BB3 vs BMW S 1000 R Sport — which should you buy?
Picking between the Bimota BB3 and the BMW S 1000 R Sport usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Bimota BB3 brings 200 hp in a 179 kg package, while the BMW S 1000 R Sport counters with 165 hp at 178 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: