BMW S 1000 R Sport vs Vyrus 985 (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW S 1000 R Sportstacks up against the Vyrus 985. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMW S 1000 R SportVyrus 985
Model year20182010
Price
Engine999 cc999 cc
Horsepower165 hp150 hp
Torque114 Nm
Weight178 kg157 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity4.6 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. Double disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/75-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

BMW S 1000 R Sport vs Vyrus 985 — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW S 1000 R Sport and the Vyrus 985 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 Vyrus 985 counters with 150 hp at 157 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: