BMW S1000R Tyre Size
The S1000R has run the same tyre size since its launch in 2014 to the present day. It runs a 120/70/17 front tyre and a 190/55/17 rear tyre.
You can click those links to see all the different tyre options for this bike or read on for our recommendations.
Here at Two Tyres we specialise in motorcycle tyres and we’re a manufacturer approved fitting centre. We can supply any tyre to you by mail order or you can have them fitted in our London motorcycle workshop.
Most S1000R owners use their bike for weekend thrills but they’re also a great commuter. So it makes sense to fit a quality tyre that’ll warm up quickly, offer plenty of edge grip and return good mileage.
The S1000R tyre sizes are common and so you have plenty of choice, whether you want a tyre for Commuting, Fast Road Riding or that touring trip to Europe.
BMW M1000R Tyre Options
Launched in 2023, the M1000R is a hotted-up version of the S1000R with an updated chasses and wings! The very latest (2024 model) has even more power, thanks to the fact it runs the latest S1000RR’s superbike engine. We have had a couple of these in the workshop – one owner had theirs mapped and dynoed at 209bhp at the rear wheel. They are absolute beasts.
The M1000R runs a slightly wider rear tyre compared to the S1000R; a 200-section up from a 190 on the stock bike. It runs a 120/70/17 front tyre and a 200/55/17 rear tyre.
It comes with the Bridgestone RS11 tyres as standard. This is a track-focused tyre and not our preference if you’re a pure road rider. So if you want a tyre that warms up faster and is better in typical UK summer conditions, check out the Fast Road Riding options below.
Our tyre suggestions for the BMW M1000R are the same as for the S1000R. Despite the M being more track focused, we think owners will use them in a very similar way to the S version.
Join our mailing list, get a free neck tube with your first order
BMW S1000R Stock Tyres
The S1000R has been fitted with a few different tyres as OEM. The early models were fitted with Pirelli Rosso II tyres but the bike has also been fitted with Metzeler Z8 Interact and Metzeler Sportec M7RR tyres. The latest 2021 model comes on the Bridgestone S22 J fitment
BMW S1000R Best Tyres
Typically the S1000R is used for pleasure riding but we do have customers who use them to commute and some who use them on track. Whatever you use your S1000XR for, here are our recommended tyre options:
Commuting
Touring
Fast Road Riding
Trackdays
BMW S1000R Tyre Pressures
You can find your motorcycle manufacturer’s recommended tyre pressures in your owner’s handbook. You’ll also find a tyre pressure chart sticker on the swingarm.
If you have no idea what pressures to run, this is our general rule:
Scooter: F 30psi, R 30psi
Normal Motorcycle: F 36psi, R 42psi
Big Tourer: F 42psi, R 42psi
125cc Bike: F 33psi, R 36psi
You should always check your tyre pressures when the tyres are cold. Check out our range of motorcycle tyre pressure gauges here.
About Two Tyres
Our mission is to ensure we listen to every customer’s needs and ensure they’re riding on the right tyre. Out of the showroom, your motorbike is a compromise, designed to suit a huge range of riders and riding conditions. To get the best out of your bike in terms of handling, performance and safety, tyres make all the difference. In fact we think it’s the most cost-effective performance enhancement you can make!
We are based in London where we supply and fit motorcycle tyres and consumables in our workshop. We also mail order motorcycle tyres around the UK, across Europe and even to places as far-flung as the USA, Canada and Japan.
Need help choosing the best tyres?
Choosing tyres can be tricky. We’re here to help. We hold direct accounts with every motorcycle tyre manufacturer, so we’re well placed to give comprehensive and honest advice to help you choose the best tyres. If you can’t quite make your mind up, give us a call on 0207 205 2205 and we’ll help you narrow down your choices.
We are motorcycle and scooter tyre specialists, with over 25 years in the trade. Between us we fit 10 pairs of tyres a day in our workshop, so we have good real-world experience of what works and what doesn’t.
We ride to work, we ride for fun, we race and ride off-road. If it’s got two wheels, we’re into it.
Give us a call or drop into our London motorcycle workshop and we’ll do our best to help you.
Are your tyre pressures letting you down?
We couldn’t find a tyre pressure gauge that was well-built, easy to get on-and-off the valve without pressure loss and could stand up to day-to-day abuse in our workshop. So we found a manufacturer to build one to our exacting standards.
We’re confident this is the best motorcycle pressure gauge out there. That’s why it comes with a 3-year, no-nonsense, money back guarantee.
Whether you want a digital tyre pressure gauge or a good old-fashioned analogue pressure gauge, we’ve got a gauge for you. Now you can quickly and easily check your pressures, to keep your bike handling well and to ensure you stay safe.
Here at Two Tyres, we stock more than just tyres. Take a look at some of our essentials for any biker.
Motorcycle puncture repair kit – Our top-rated kit includes everything you need to carry out a roadside repair and get back up and running.
Motorcycle tyre pressure gauge – Our tyre pressure gauge has been rated in RiDE magazine and features a clever design to make it easy to get accurate readings.
Motorcycle first aid kit – a DIN-rated first aid kit that’s compact and also includes extras that are handy for any biker. A must-carry in some EU countries.
HyperCharge battery charger – The HyperCharge is a smart charger that can charge lead-acid and lithium batteries and it’ll charge bike and car batteries too.
Cordless tyre pump – Small enough to fit in your luggage, this tyre pump doubles as a powerbank, so you’ll never have a flat tyre or phone battery again!
All of these products have been well tested and are top-rated by our customers.
