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