The New BMW S 1000 RR

[HugoVW]

Some facts:
With this world debut, BMW Motorrad is indeed establishing a true milestone in the world of sports machines, combining engine output of 142 kW (193 hp) with overall weight of just 204 kg (450 lb) including fuel (183 kg/403.5 lb dry weight, 206.5 kg/455.3 lb overall with Race ABS).
Facing various riding conditions such as wet roads (“Rain”), regular road conditions (“Sport”), a race track with supersport tyres (“Race”), or a race track with slicks (“Slick”), the rider also has the choice of various engine characteristics and set-ups available at the touch of a button. And last but not least, Race ABS and Dynamic Traction Control are combined with the respective riding modes and coordinated with one another to ensure a supreme standard of performance and safety all in one.
Following the example of BMW ’s Formula 1 engines, the two intake and exhaust valves per cylinder made of extra-light titanium are operated by very small and equally light single cam followers. In conjunction with the short sprocket driving the camshaft via an intermediate gear, this ensures supreme revving qualities at the highest speeds as well as exact maintenance of valve timing combined with very compact dimensions.
All engine components are particularly compact and light, limiting weight of the overall engine without ancillaries to 59.8 kg (131.8 lb) and keeping the entire power unit very slim and slender.
Overview of technical highlights:
• Best-in-class performance and supreme riding dynamics in the supersports segment.
• Engine output 142 kW (193 hp) at 13,000 rpm, peak torque 112 Nm (82.5 lb-ft) at 9,750 rpm.
• Weighing 206.5 kg (455.3lb) in road trim and with a full tank, this is the lightest supersports in the 1000-cc class with ABS.
• Best power-to-weight ratio in this class of just 1.05 and, respectively, 1.06 kg
(2.31 and, respectively, 2.34 lb) per horsepower without/with Race ABS.
• Optional Race ABS for outstanding brake performance and safety. Weight of the entire system just 2.5 kg (5.51 lb), while other systems of a similar kind weigh up to 10 kg.
• Optional DTC Dynamic Traction Control in conjunction with Race ABS for optimum performance and maximum active safety when accelerating.
• Only supersports machine with Race ABS and DTC Dynamic Traction Control.
• Various riding modes available at the touch of a button for wet surfaces, regular road requirements, race tracks with sports tyres and race tracks with slicks.
• All-round set-up, coordination and balance of Race ABS, DTC Dynamic Traction Control and engine management for all four riding modes.
• High-speed, extra-sturdy valve drive with individual cam followers and titanium valves following the example of BMW ’s Formula 1 engines.
• Innovative exhaust system with a small and short rear-end muffl er, pre-silencer and electronically controlled interference pipe fl aps as well as a fully controlled exhaust gas manifold and two fully controlled three-way catalytic converters.
• Optimum gas dosage combined with maximum functional reliability ensured by E-gas (ride-by-wire), incorporating two bowden cables
(opening and closing cable) leading to the throttle butterfl y adjuster.
• Fulfilment of all environmental standards with the potential to meet future emission requirements ensured by two fully controlled catalytic converters and digital motor electronics.
• Damper elements with a wide range of adjustment on the spring base, the inbound and rebound stroke, as well as the greatest damping reserves, particularly for racing.
• New, clearly defi ned, simple and straightforward options to adjust the suspension and running gear.
• Aluminium tank unique in this segment for further reduction of overall weight.
• Supreme handling combined with best-in-class high speed and braking stability.
• Multi-functional instrument cluster with racing features such as a laptimer. The rider is able to set all functions directly from the ends of the handlebar.
• New generation of switches with optimised ergonomics.
• Supreme aerodynamics and sporting ergonomics ideal for both the tall and short rider.
• Optional HP Gearshift Assistant for shifting up without operating the clutch and without the slightest interruption of torque and pulling power.
• Wide range of equipment, special features and options tailored to the S 1000 RR and naturally offering full BMW quality.

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[signit98]

Tail Section is SEXY!

[RoLoo]

[Wild Will]

Great stuff. Bike looks awesome. I see the valve train is conventional. Where'd you find this, Hugo? Thanks!

[shreddr]

although the lime green is certainly wild, basic black for me!

[NakedRider]

I actually like the color.

Leave it to BMW to have two different shaped and sized headlights.

[branners]

It. Has. A. Shift. Light
Superbike with plates. Please, no comments about bags and a pillion seat.

[shreddr]

I see a cable actuated clutch.

[rjo]

trev has put up all the specs at mcnews.com.au.

http://mcnews.com.au/2009_Bikes/BMW/S1000RR/BMW_S1000RR_Detail_MCNEWS.pdf

[SAHD]

Also here...

http://www.visordown.com/motorcyclenews/view/bmw_unveil_195bhp_s1000rr_road_bike_at_monza_wsb/6945.html

[peter f]

Ηmm

Finally and against hype(s) ...no Valvetronic gizmo around. Just classic engineering (witch is rather a good thing).

PS: Only valid color : all black (obviously).

I'm seriously thinking this Thing (VS Blade 09 and/or R1 09).

[BXR12NT]

Hmmm , based on the early Aussie reports we may not be getting the Black model . But if we do I am not sure there is an options list long enough to deter me from getting one . Yum Yum

[Yellow12]

I wonder how many "NEW" customers they'll get....
It'll be interesting to see uptake and the stats on what they came from before.

Ant

[wswartzwel]

The intake horns do appear to have some sort of mechanism that alters their proximity. Changing the length of the intake runner?

See the arms that are connected to the velocity stacks?


Here they are closer to the combustion chamber



and here they are further away.

[tim22]

The closest I'll ever get to owning one of these things is my '03 BCR which kicked this whole thing off (right?).

But it'll be a sad day for me if I ever see one of these things rolling down the street ridden by some twenty-year-old smoking a cigarette with no helmet (or with a bandanna) revving the engine at the stop light who keeps his feet on the ground for the first 500' after he takes off. And the girl in the car next to him will say "hey, I like your ninja!" (I didn't capitalize "ninja" on purpose.)

On one hand we're all BMW fans and want more exposure for the marque, but be careful what you wish for...Know what mean?

Well, this is very exciting in any regard and this bike is S-E-R-I-O-U-S!