BMW R nineT 100 Years vs Erik Buell Racing 1190RS (2023)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW R nineT 100 Yearsstacks up against the Erik Buell Racing 1190RS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | BMW R nineT 100 Years | Erik Buell Racing 1190RS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2023 | 2014 |
| Price | $19,995 | $18,995 |
| Engine | 1170 cc | 1190 cc |
| Horsepower | 109 hp | 185 hp |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Weight | — | 176 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | 4.5 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. | Double disc. ISO finned rotor, 8 piston caliper with cooling duct |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc. Lightweight disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 | 120/70-R17 / 190/55-R17 |
BMW R nineT 100 Years vs Erik Buell Racing 1190RS — which should you buy?
Picking between the BMW R nineT 100 Years and the Erik Buell Racing 1190RS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW R nineT 100 Years brings 109 hp, while the Erik Buell Racing 1190RS counters with 185 hp at 176 kg. On price, the Erik Buell Racing 1190RS has the lower MSRP.
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: