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The New BMW S 1000 RR
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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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Tail Section is SEXY!
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Great stuff. Bike looks awesome. I see the valve train is conventional. Where'd you find this, Hugo? Thanks!
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although the lime green is certainly wild, basic black for me!
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I actually like the color.
Leave it to BMW to have two different shaped and sized headlights. |
It. Has. A. Shift. Light
Superbike with plates. Please, no comments about bags and a pillion seat. |
I see a cable actuated clutch.
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trev has put up all the specs at mcnews.com.au.
http://mcnews.com.au/2009_Bikes/BMW/S1000RR/BMW_S1000RR_Detail_MCNEWS.pdf |
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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). |
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
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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 |
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 http://images.motorradonline.de/sixc...1000RR_330.jpg and here they are further away. http://images.motorradonline.de/sixc...1000RR_340.jpg |
The closest I'll ever get to owning one of these things is my '03 BCR which kicked this whole thing off (right?). :rolleyes:
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! |
Interesting stuff.
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Damn front fender is damn ugly, but the rest looks awesome. |
Shouldn't this debut when it's available? I'm considering a new bike now. This will be available March 2010 if past practice is any indication. I'm still not sure why they debut a bike almost a year in advance, so that by the time it comes out it's almost a leftover.
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The dealer I was at yesterday said they expected it in October.
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If you live on the west coast.
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They have always done it that way. It will probably be March 2011..
The r1200s took longer for the debut and delivery to dealers than it's sales life. |
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Kawasaki had those back in the 80's for the first 750 ninja... Makes for easy shim replacement. On the later ZX750's you push them sideway against a small spring, to let you remove the adjuster shim. |
My 03 RC51 SP2 is 455 lbs wet, and it pulls 84 lbs-ft of torque. I can't wait to get my hands on this S to check her out! I biased towards the twins but I really dig the headlights!
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It employs some of the same quick removal features to get it ready for the track as the HP2S. Since I'm looking at this on my BlackBerry, the front fender llooks same as HP2S. What does it weigh is in cf? Bill, are you building an arc in AR yet? Got the HP at the Bikehaus. Will be spending a lot more time here after Christmas.
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They should come out with a WSBK version in cf,Ohlins and paint. Do you think it would sell Pelicans?
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The press release states a wsbk color will be available at an additional cost.
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Yup, more Japanizing the Krautcycle. Big boo. I'm simply not impressed. After how many decades finally conceding that HonYamaKawaZuki had it right?
I think that it's time to switch over to a non-carbon based fuel, such as ammonia (not hydrogen) and also start moving away from internal combustion. IMHO, the twin, opposed, vee (ala Moto Guzzi, NOT H-D) or inline (Rotax) is the pinnacle of motorcycle IC engines. |
And let's not forget that abomination of a Prince Albert in a Can combo cat converter and muffler! How much does that damned thing weigh, and why did they use stainless steel? Might as well make the frapping thing out of lead (Pb).
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And the cockpit is a cluttered mess of after-thought "where does it go, where does it go". you can't even read all of the LCD panel for the brake reservoir being in the way.
What about a nice, wide, color LDC panel, virtual instruments that can be configured by the user, and all superimposed over a nice digital TV picture from a tail camera, and then trash the mirrors? And make the camera have a night infrared mode. All the hardware exists right now... |
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My jeep is good for 4 feet of water... (Owners manual on the 05 JK says 30") but mine has been lifted a bit. I love all these thunderstorms.... Makes for more indoor time with the wife. ;) |
Sorry to be curmudgeonly today, but the color kicked it all off for me: Geezer Gold. Sheesh, the PhotoShop boosted version of "champagne"... eye-catching if you are an octagenarian retiree in southern Florida.
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No need to apologize Merv.... Most of us regulars know what you deal with.
BTW today is mothers day...Be sure to thank your wife for raising that fine young man of yours... |
Looking at the pics, It appears that BMW has been able to produce a bike that still apears to be distinctly BMW, even though it is on the same basic platform as a plethora of other crotch rockets...
Thumbs up.... Though for the street I still like a twin. |
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Yesterday while riding on some long boring straight between here and Alpine, I was thinking how nice a big digital dash would be with built in nav. |
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