BMW S 1000 R Sport vs MZ 1000 SF StreetFighter (2018)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW S 1000 R Sportstacks up against the MZ 1000 SF StreetFighter. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | BMW S 1000 R Sport | MZ 1000 SF StreetFighter |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2018 | 2009 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 999 cc | 999 cc |
| Horsepower | 165 hp | 111 hp |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Weight | 178 kg | 209 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | 33 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.6 L | 5.3 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. | Single disc |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 |
BMW S 1000 R Sport vs MZ 1000 SF StreetFighter — which should you buy?
Picking between the BMW S 1000 R Sport and the MZ 1000 SF StreetFighter 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 MZ 1000 SF StreetFighter counters with 111 hp at 209 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: