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Cajun
4th February 2009, 07:21
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BMW have released new pics of its S1000RR superbike, with model Ann Kathrin Ruhl upping the glam quotient. While bikes like the BMW K1300R, K1300S and HP2 Sport do offer a fair bit of performance, the S1000RR – the machine which BMW will be racing in World Superbikes this year – is in a different league altogether.

With its aluminium beam frame, high-spec USD fork and monoshock (both ends fully adjustable), Brembo brakes, carbonfibre bodywork and high-revving 1,000cc inline-four that makes about 200bhp at the crank, the S1000RR is more in line with Japanese litre-class superbikes. That, and perhaps even more, because the S1000RR is likely to be equipped with advanced traction control, ABS, variable length air-intake tracts and positive valve actuation of some sort, the details of which have not been revealed yet by BMW.

When the road going version of the S1000RR goes on sale – probably towards the end of this year – the bike is expected to cost around US$15,000. If BMW can stick to that kind of pricing, the 1000RR should be a lot of bike for a relatively reasonable amount of money.

With all-new bikes like the Aprilia RSV4 and the 2009 Yamaha R1 and Suzuki GSX-R1000 to beat in World Superbikes this year, BMW riders Troy Corser and Ruben Xaus are going to face an uphill battle. Still, with BMW prepared to go all out on research and development, the S1000RR’s prospects don’t look too bad at all…

Cajun
4th February 2009, 07:28
just came across this one also

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/2009-bmw-s1000rr-1-560x375.jpg

Make no mistake, by all measures the race-ready S1000RR is a technical powerhouse. It boasts very un-BMW-like features like an aluminum beam frame, an inline-four motor, traction control, telescopic forks, and the Double VANOS continuously variable exhaust and inlet valve timing. All these features add up to a final product that is a low weight (190kg wet), high power (190hp with a huge torque curve) beast that has a chassis suspension package to rival the best

The press release, translated from German, follows:

“MUNICH. The 01 March 2009 when staff and fans of

BMW Motorrad eagerly awaited. At the beginning of the race Superbike World Championship in Iceland Phillip / Australia will be the first time, two BMW motorcycles in the starting line-up stand. According to recent tests in Portimao and Valencia look the pilots Corse Troy and Ruben Xaus optimistic about the future, the mood in the BMW Motorrad Motorsport team is good. For the purposes of the audience close racing, the racing motorbikes a relatively large series of nearby area. Behind the scenes ran in the BMW motorcycle plant in Berlin while the series production of the machine, the BMW S 1000 RR, an.

The package of the completely newly developed 999cc motorcycle with its four-series engine is very compact and light; Whereas the dry weight of the motorcycle is 183 kg. Both their sovereign power data as well as its excellent driving characteristics, the BMW S 1000 RR at a very attractive offer in the segment of the super athletes.

The engine with its very compact cylinder head builds very narrow. The valves are very small and light towing lever actuated, which in its dimensions almost to Formula 1 level. This construction ensures very high speeds and allows the most freedoms in the design of the engine with regard to torque and power.

For the super athlete BMW S 1000 RR will be a completely newly developed sports ABS with four different modes as well as the DTC dynamic traction control available. The principle of traction control will be directly transferred from the racing.

The independent design of the S 1000 RR is reflected in the formal language of the segment object represents the BMW brand motorcycles, however, clear. The new S 1000 RR will be in four colors Mineral Silver Metallic, Acidgreen metallic, Thundergrey metallic, and, inspired by the BMW Motorrad Motorsport colors in Alpine White / Lupine Blue / Magmarot available.

The machine series BMW S 1000 RR will be in early summer 2009, the public and is already in the trade order. 2009 the price of the BMW S 1000 RR in Germany 15.150, - Euro incl VAT”


taken from -> http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/bmw-s1000rr-street-version-unveiled/

MIXONE
4th February 2009, 07:50
Thanks for that.
I can't wait to see/hear it in action.

imdying
4th February 2009, 08:02
Wanky bloody product shots with FGR forks... if you're not gonna supply, then don't use em ya bastards.

Hitcher
4th February 2009, 08:07
It looks gorgeous, and doesn't have odd squiffy headlights. Are you sure it's a BMW?

Fatjim
4th February 2009, 08:23
Its a gixer!

dipshit
4th February 2009, 08:36
Its a gixer!


That's what I was thinking... they necked some cunt's GSXR 1000 and put a BMW badge on it.

Cajun
4th February 2009, 08:38
Its a gixer!

funny you say that. that i keep going back to picture of stock bike and keep thing from side view its a gixxer.

None the looks like be a light bike with shit load of power

dipshit
4th February 2009, 08:44
Oh, and they probably made it more unreliable and expensive to service in order to keep it "exclusive" in BMW tradition.

Mountlocal1
4th February 2009, 09:33
Oh, and they probably made it more unreliable and expensive to service in order to keep it "exclusive" in BMW tradition.

Ever owned a BM? Apart from a toyota the most reliable vehicle I ever owned. If looked after. And servicing was cheaper than a new toyota.

Looks bloody tasty! Thanks for the pics Cajun!

Thats my dose of bike porn for the day....:niceone:

ducatilover
4th February 2009, 10:02
Oh, and they probably made it more unreliable and expensive to service in order to keep it "exclusive" in BMW tradition.

ive had several bmws, nothing went wrong with them and they were brilliant cages.

ducatilover
4th February 2009, 10:03
that bimmir looks like a gixxer gone sexier.... i hope its as good as they say:headbang:

R6_kid
4th February 2009, 14:12
Looks like a K3 Gixxer Thou had sex with an 08 R6... I think im in love!

nallac
4th February 2009, 14:15
God thats one nice looking beemer,
will be interesting to see how they fare in the racing stakes.

dipshit
4th February 2009, 15:34
ive had several bmws, nothing went wrong with them and they were brilliant cages.

I ain't talking about cars or their old boxers.

I'm motarded
4th February 2009, 15:55
I have never really been a BMW fan but that thing is hot!!!! cant wait to see it in action

CHOPPA
6th February 2009, 09:19
The only thing i dont like is the lights cause it kinda makes em look like this....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-198436701.htm

None of my bikes have lights so ill have one please!

Crasherfromwayback
6th February 2009, 09:25
How good their 'Telelever' front end is eh? They finally get round to building a full on sports bike...and hello...it's got forks! And don't start telling me it's a weight 'issue'.

pritch
10th February 2009, 13:14
How good their 'Telelever' front end is eh? They finally get round to building a full on sports bike...and hello...it's got forks! And don't start telling me it's a weight 'issue'.

Well since it's actually an homologation special I guess it could be called a racing bike?

Horses for courses and all that.

Cajun
20th April 2009, 13:09
came across this article also yesterday, so maybe the s1000 is going to be an alright price, be cheap compared to normal BMW pricing.



BMW Motorrad USA will show the S1000RR superbike in the United States for the first time this coming Memorial Day weekend at the Miller Motorsports Park World Superbike round, with the bike hitting US dealership floors by January 2010. Pieter de Waal, Vice President of BMW Motorrad USA, has revealed that BMW intends to position the S1000RR against litre-class superbikes from Japan.



‘We intend to take the four Japanese head-on. We did not intend to build a motorcycle like Ducati does or KTM does. We wanted to build a mainstream motorcycle,’ says de Waal.

Todd Anderson head of marketing at BMW Motorrad adds, “It’s going to be very different than what people might expect from BMW. It won’t be a 1098 or RC8 kind of price, but much, much closer to where the Japanese are. We’re going right for the fat part of the market with this, and I think it’s going to change a lot of people’s opinions about the brand.”

Unlike certain other manufacturers, BMW realizes the importance of capturing younger riders. Thus, BMW is moving its product line to include younger buyers with its bikes. “It is critically important for us to get younger people on BMWs. It’s not the fact that the average BMW rider is old – because old people are affluent, and there’s nothing wrong with that – but it is that they are getting older. So you have to bring new blood in. We’ve addressed it with the sport enduro, the new 650 and 800 twin series, and we feel the Superbike must do that in a big way.”

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/bmw-s1000rr-priced-japanese-superbikes-cheaper-ducati-ktm/#more-2093

vifferman
20th April 2009, 13:13
Take note, Craver: a performance BeemerWubble-U.

Cajun
10th May 2009, 08:32
http://www.bmwmoa.org/images/gallery/cache/S_pic_1-300x224.jpg
some specs from the offical unvailing yesterday (193hp, 206kgs wet)


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 tires 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 muffler, pre-silencer and electronically controlled interference pipe flaps 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 butterfly adjuster.
* Fulfillment 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 defined, simple and straightforward options to adjust the suspension and running gear.
* Aluminum 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 lap timer. The rider is able to set all functions directly from the ends of the handlebar.
* New generation of switches with optimized 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.



more info and pictures can be found here
http://www.bmwmoa.org/bike/bike_reviews_news/this_is_the_s1000rr

James Deuce
10th May 2009, 08:40
Horrible lights and a paint scheme inspired by 6 hour old vomit.

If they'd simply left it black like the pre-prod bike.

Typical BMW though. Take something astounding and make it confoundingly ugly.

vifferman
10th May 2009, 09:29
Typical BMW though. Take something astounding and make it confoundingly ugly.
The specs are pretty good though (albeit sounding bewilderingly complicated).
Unfortunately, it's not set up for disabled people to ride, which it needs to be, as it will likely cost an arm and leg to buy one.

BMWST?
10th May 2009, 12:23
The specs are pretty good though (albeit sounding bewilderingly complicated).
Unfortunately, it's not set up for disabled people to ride, which it needs to be, as it will likely cost an arm and leg to buy one.

wrong....about the same as the japanese competition..... apparently

AllanB
10th May 2009, 13:23
wrong....about the same as the japanese competition..... apparently

Yawn ... might as well price it the same - in a blind test with them all painted the same colour and no badges, meh take your pick. Unless you are a truly excellent track rider they are all miles to powerful and advanced for the riders buying them.

Especially that Carver dude - shit he doesn't even use the front wheel - it's always appear to be off the ground ;)

I find nothing to get excited about on the latest bunch of sport bikes - yeah they are incredibly fast, handle phenomenally well and cost f-all considering the performance levels available (you'll need $200k to get a car remotely near these levels).
But......
They all look the friggen same. I need to go back to a earlier R1 to get a smile from them.
They must all be using the same wind tunnel software.

I was looking at a Britten on Friday - horrid colours, but there was something very horny about it despite the pink... - I am a big fan of exposing the mechanicals - I like to see what makes it tick.
Stuff these little plastic covers hiding exhaust welds (new R1) - expose those Titanium beauties and improve your robot welders lines.

Meh.

James Deuce
10th May 2009, 13:43
I'd rather have an HP2 Sport.

BMWST?
10th May 2009, 13:53
.


Meh.


I'd rather have an HP2 Sport.

agreed x 2 its a market positioning exercise,as is the foray into WSB

Cajun
10th May 2009, 19:00
okay which german desginer went to the beerfest first then had a crack at choosing the headlights.

they are different, what the hell is up with that

check this picture out

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/6879/s1000rrb.jpg

EJK
10th May 2009, 19:04
sigh.....

That's called total disappointment.

JayRacer37
10th May 2009, 19:11
Haha, no one is going to say that looks like an R6 with a front end like that now are they...and at least BMW don't have to worry about people copying their design priciples...:puke:

I love it!

Mort
10th May 2009, 21:49
I would...

cs363
11th May 2009, 19:53
Horrible lights and a paint scheme inspired by 6 hour old vomit.

If they'd simply left it black like the pre-prod bike.

Typical BMW though. Take something astounding and make it confoundingly ugly.



Yep, sadly I have to agree....possibly one of the most awaited sports bikes for some time and they go and ruin it like that, just when I thought BMW was getting away from all that weird shit.
Looks like that wanker Chris Bangle had something to do with it before he left :laugh:

Hitcher
11th May 2009, 20:33
check this picture out

Omigod. They've fucked it.

ducatilover
11th May 2009, 20:41
Yep, sadly I have to agree....possibly one of the most awaited sports bikes for some time and they go and ruin it like that, just when I thought BMW was getting away from all that weird shit.
Looks like that wanker Chris Bangle had something to do with it before he left :laugh:

I wouldn't be surprised, damn thing looks like a confused goldfish :weep:

BMWST?
11th May 2009, 20:41
God you guys are so conservative...they say BMW owners are the conservative ones?.The high and low beams do seperate jobs,why not optimise the light for the job?

James Deuce
11th May 2009, 20:44
Because it looks stupid?

cs363
11th May 2009, 20:50
Because it looks stupid?

Don't hold back....it looks fugly, and they obviously got a deal on the paint....left over from the equally ugly and stupidly named Nissan Tiiada http://images.drive.com.au/drive_images/Editorial/2008/11/14/14nissan_m_m.jpg


Umm, no...on second thought the Nissan looks better!

Shame really as the Superbike looks so horn :weep:

cs363
11th May 2009, 21:05
Now I understand, picture of the head of design attached... :laugh:

xwhatsit
11th May 2009, 22:52
Doesn't look too bad. These plastic fantastics always look pretty bland and identical, this Bimmer is no different apart from the interesting lights.

These fairing designers need to throw their rulers and straight edges in the bin. Why do they always clutter things up with folds and ridges and ducts etc. Latest CBR1000RR is a step in the right direction.

slowpoke
12th May 2009, 00:00
God you guys are so conservative...they say BMW owners are the conservative ones?.The high and low beams do seperate jobs,why not optimise the light for the job?

What, the thing is so technologically advanced,, class leading blah blahdy blah, that they can't even design a cohesive or combined headlight package like every other vehicle manufacturer in the world? Just 'cos it's "different" or "interesting" doesn't make it better.

Cardigan wearers rejoice, you've got a sports bike designed just to suit your aesthetic ideal. Can't choose over the dress shoes/socks or sandals with those walk shorts? Just combine the two in a masterful stroke of efficiency: socks with sandals.

Same goes for these headlights. After rearranging his pocket protector and polishing his collection of antique slide rules an engineer has arrived at the obvious solution to the design choice regarding the headlight offerings: one of each.

Oh yeah, that's after signing off on copying Durbahn's fairing design cue's (see Durbahn's 999 V1 below), just to prove they've got absolutely no ideas of their own (other than those arrived at through indecision) after falling into lock step with the classic UJM theme.

Tony.OK
12th May 2009, 09:21
Sorry Mista BMW.....................think I'll take one o these........
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/38/91766238_full.jpg

Anyone got 44k to lend?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-217984910.htm

Hitcher
12th May 2009, 09:33
While the new RSV4 is unquestionably a lovely piece of kit, I have seen a Tuono in exactly this colour scheme and was smitten. Imagine it dressed up with a set of Mivv Suonos or a full Akra Hex kit. Whoar!

http://www.motorcyclingmag.com/files/2009-aprilia-tuono-r-blue.jpg

Unlike Mr BMW's effort, it is symmetrical. Call me old fashioned, but I really like that in a motorcycle. Also I wouldn't have to ride to Hamilton to get it serviced.

Cajun
12th May 2009, 09:42
well for you Mr Hitcher, there will be a v4 Tuono.

ducatilover
12th May 2009, 09:53
well for you Mr Hitcher, there will be a v4 Tuono.

Will there? Please do not be teasing me....:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Cajun
12th May 2009, 10:01
Will there? Please do not be teasing me....:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

yes will be, there is no more rsvr, the v2 motors remaining are for building touno's until they run out, then there be v4 naked, so won't be 2011 i guess until its released.

Hitcher
12th May 2009, 10:39
well for you Mr Hitcher, there will be a v4 Tuono.

If it looks as good as the one in post #43, then I may not be able to contol myself. Srsly.

ducatilover
12th May 2009, 10:54
yes will be, there is no more rsvr, the v2 motors remaining are for building touno's until they run out, then there be v4 naked, so won't be 2011 i guess until its released.

Goody! That will tickle my fancy :wari:

cs363
12th May 2009, 11:57
Omigod. They've fucked it.


Succinct :)

Wiki Drifter
12th May 2009, 18:29
Reminds me of Col Klink
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/49/klink.jpg

dipshit
13th May 2009, 07:27
..... ....

cs363
13th May 2009, 10:54
I may not be able to contol myself. Srsly.

You really are getting excited aren't you? :)

ducatilover
13th May 2009, 17:37
..... ....

Looks ok in the second picture:cool:

dipshit
13th May 2009, 17:40
Looks ok in the second picture

Yes, it's not only the headlights that are asymmetrical. :eek5:

ducatilover
13th May 2009, 17:49
Yes, it's not only the headlights that are asymmetrical. :eek5:

Queer fruit cakes....people wonder why the bond bug or gogo-mobiles [except the 16005] never got big..for gods sake they stab your retina!!!!!! So does the bimmmmmmmmeeerrrr:argue:

Brian d marge
13th May 2009, 17:56
Ive got some photos taken yesterday of one of them ..looked nice

Stephen

cs363
13th May 2009, 21:30
Anyhoo..... for those sick of looking at oddly styled Beemers, here's some real sex: http://img40.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=96036_gp9_1_122_1187lo.jpg#


:D :dodge:




Just not quite what you were thinking though...it's the new GP9

MD
16th July 2009, 18:22
Motorcycledaily site claims US Dealers have confirmed the base model S1000RR will be US$13,800, about $500 dearer than a ZX10R. That makes the RSV4 and 1198 superbike asking price look a bit sick.

The Beemer looks are growing on me. The price tag certainly is.

Crasherfromwayback
16th July 2009, 19:19
Motorcycledaily site claims US Dealers have confirmed the base model S1000RR will be US$13,800, about $500 dearer than a ZX10R. That makes the RSV4 and 1198 superbike asking price look a bit sick.

The Beemer looks are growing on me. The price tag certainly is.

No no no mate. I've got JUST the bike for you right now!

MD
16th July 2009, 19:25
No no no mate. I've got JUST the bike for you right now!

And I haven't forgotten Pete. Still smiling after that ride. The shopping trolley is firmly in 'park' until summer though.

Crasherfromwayback
16th July 2009, 19:35
And I haven't forgotten Pete. Still smiling after that ride. The shopping trolley is firmly in 'park' until summer though.

Might have another good option for you by then too Mark!

Traveller
18th August 2009, 09:58
Pricing released today. $27,325.

Cajun
18th August 2009, 10:07
Pricing released today. $27,325.

thats pretty good pricing, little more expensive than the japanese, but cheaper than the other European brands,

Devil
20th August 2009, 14:39
Wow, seriously?
Thats better than I was expecting...

NZsarge
20th August 2009, 14:52
It is a little cheaper than I though it might be but not much, if going by the pre "test" ride in UK magazine Fast Bike is anything to go by (which means they did'nt say fuck all really!) the base price was to be close to the price of the Japanese bikes with the option of adding on extras such as electronic gizmos and wot not. I personally think they screwed up the styling but that just my thoughts, sounds like it may just be a cracking sports bike though, time will tell.

James Deuce
20th August 2009, 18:06
Still rather have an HP2 Sport.

sil3nt
20th August 2009, 21:42
When does this thing go on sale around the world?

Traveller
21st August 2009, 12:17
February for Australasia, North America. Maybe earlier for Germany. First in best dressed I guess

Fully spec'd with race ABS & Traction Control (4 modes) will be 31k on the road. Blue/red & white colour option another grand.

Devil
21st August 2009, 16:02
Still rather have an HP2 Sport.

Thats one horny looking bike.

LBD
21st August 2009, 16:30
Then there is this version...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=1377&pictureid=14425

Traveller
22nd August 2009, 09:55
That's the paint job that is another $1,000

Bardman
24th August 2009, 16:06
Not a bad price, good looking piece of kit:scooter:

manicmedic
27th August 2009, 18:53
Made me laugh .... Hot chick, hot bike and a bloody R22 (or 44 can't be assed to look again) helicopter in the photoshoot. Some mean looking helo yes but that learner chopper ... NO!

Anyone notice the envy?

Manic

TOTO
9th October 2009, 09:55
I dont get it, why BMW cant make s sexy looking bike ???

Look at this ugliness...:puke:

http://www.gizmag.com/pictures/gallery/11655_140509102038_44.jpg

R6_kid
9th October 2009, 10:14
Ten bucks says it looks awesome on the road. :niceone:

TOTO
9th October 2009, 10:25
Ten bucks says it looks awesome on the road. :niceone:

Ok, I'll take your 10 bux.

sarahtvet
30th October 2009, 16:08
Brother on 1st 500 list in UK so invited to meet Troy somebody (I am a girl I know) at BMW in UK and then if he goes ahead with his order they fly him to launch in Italy :2thumbsup:

How jealous am I, trying to convince him to register it as mine and bring it out to me in a year or so :ride:

It's the sexiest (apart from the Blue Beast of course) sports bike I have seen :yes:

BMWST?
30th October 2009, 19:58
Brother on 1st 500 list in UK so invited to meet Troy somebody (I am a girl I know) at BMW in UK and then if he goes ahead with his order they fly him to launch in Italy :2thumbsup:

How jealous am I, trying to convince him to register it as mine and bring it out to me in a year or so :ride:

It's the sexiest (apart from the Blue Beast of course) sports bike I have seen :yes:

Troy Corser,one of the superbike riders,Will Reuben Xaus also be there?.

slowpoke
31st October 2009, 03:36
It's the sexiest (apart from the Blue Beast of course) sports bike I have seen :yes:

Have you seen the headlights on that fuggin' thing? Once again BMW drop what should be a nice lookin' bike outta the ugly tree. They win the "Most frustrating manufacturer" award hands down.

cs363
31st October 2009, 06:40
Have you seen the headlights on that fuggin' thing? Once again BMW drop what should be a nice lookin' bike outta the ugly tree. They win the "Most frustrating manufacturer" award hands down.

If you take a look at my earlier post which included a photo of the designer, all will be revealed.....

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1129208143&postcount=39

TOTO
12th December 2009, 12:03
Its interesting. I just watched that video and dont actually see it as so ugly as when I saw the first photos. They say that full wet weight is 450 punds - 204 kg. Seems a bit heavy in the current era of superbikes where the latest CBR1000 weights just over 170kg if i'm not mistaken, but it makes 192hp standard, so that cant be a bad thing eh :niceone:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWpBMklaSio&NR=1

dipshit
12th December 2009, 20:30
Rumour has it that they may be working on a 600 version. :headbang:

SixPackBack
12th December 2009, 21:14
Undoubtedly the real beauty of the bike is not the class leading power, but the traction control and ABS.

Overseas markets are scheduled to purchase the bike for close to a jappa price; it looks like NZ is going to have to pay through the nose for the privilege

.....Upwards of 30K for bike with traction and ABS......Nice bike or not the average kwaka,honda,suki,yammie looks a hell of a lot more enticing.

slowpoke
13th December 2009, 14:24
Check out the price of an '09 CBR1000RR with ABS and close to $30k is not far from the mark, especially with the fruit on the Beemer........but that front end still infuriates me. How to take a perfectly good bike and make it un-buyable.....fools.

BASS-TREBLE
13th December 2009, 14:33
In 12 months ebay will be full of aftermarket fairing kits that include 'regular' headlights and sides.

Or someone with a bit of Fiberglass skills will make them in the garage.

I'd own one.

BMWST?
13th December 2009, 14:40
Check out the price of an '09 CBR1000RR with ABS and close to $30k is not far from the mark, especially with the fruit on the Beemer........but that front end still infuriates me. How to take a perfectly good bike and make it un-buyable.....fools.

if i was in the market for 1000cc sport bike i wold buy iy just because it DOES look different ot he rest...

TOTO
13th December 2009, 22:07
if i was in the market for 1000cc sport bike i wold buy iy just because it DOES look different ot he rest...

but then again you are a BMW fan...

BMWST?
14th December 2009, 07:12
but then again you are a BMW fan...

true that...got a bmw car too!

2_SL0
14th December 2009, 17:22
Hmmmm, that would look nice in my garage next to the SD.

Devil
16th December 2009, 13:27
Its interesting. I just watched that video and dont actually see it as so ugly as when I saw the first photos. They say that full wet weight is 450 punds - 204 kg. Seems a bit heavy in the current era of superbikes where the latest CBR1000 weights just over 170kg if i'm not mistaken, but it makes 192hp standard, so that cant be a bad thing eh :niceone:


Nah it's on the mark. That 170kg for the blade is a silly dry weight. The current lot of litre bikes are all hovering around 200kg to 205 wet.

TOTO
16th December 2009, 14:16
oh nice then, seems bmw engineers have made a competitive bike after all

EJK
16th December 2009, 17:39
Preety bargain for a BMW!
Very competitive against the new CBR1000RR.

SixPackBack
16th December 2009, 18:30
Preety bargain for a BMW!
Very competitive against the new CBR1000RR.

Not really. Cyclespot Honda have a new 08 model for $19500. Will BMW get involved in the seasonal price slashing the Japanese brands are famous for and offer similar bargains?

Another factor that may factor in the buying decision is the general lack of BMW dealers in NZ. Will there be adequate back-up or will we end up with a similar situation that has occurred with Aprilia [and highlighted by the appalling treatment that Hitcher recently received].

Being a new model from a product line BMW has not participated in before adds further risk; anyone buying the first generation S1000R will not only be taking a potential risk on the quality of the bike, but are also likely to be guinea pigs for the dealers.

Personally I believe the bike will make many friends and be a resounding success. BMW make motor vehicles second to no one; odds are their new sport bike will be the start of a great new line of motorcycles.

SixPackBack
17th December 2009, 05:55
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/videos/2009/December/dec1609-video-s1000rr-rules-on-road/

KS34
17th December 2009, 22:07
Motomart in Lower Hutt is having the big release of the bike on Tuesday night. I'm gonna go have a look at it in the flesh.

BMWST?
18th December 2009, 21:29
Motomart in Lower Hutt is having the big release of the bike on Tuesday night. I'm gonna go have a look at it in the flesh.

can anyone go?

imdying
19th December 2009, 08:38
It would be a truly disturbed salesman that put his foot against the door and said no you can't come in and look at this new bike that I want to sell you!

Shit if retards can get into state dinners with the POTUS, you should be able to wing it no trouble :D

slowpoke
19th December 2009, 10:55
Not really. Cyclespot Honda have a new 08 model for $19500. Will BMW get involved in the seasonal price slashing the Japanese brands are famous for and offer similar bargains?



While the non-ABS bikes may be pretty much physically identical, the pricing between an 08 and 09 bike is not. Add ABS to go some way to matching the fruit on the BMW and you are looking around the $27k mark, if you are lucky

KS34
20th December 2009, 15:08
can anyone go?

Hi

Just letting you know we have the launch of the new BMW S1000RR next Tuesday
night 22nd december @ 6pm. Could you please email this out to your club
members, all are invited if they'd like to attend.

Regards Todd
Motomart 027 4477539


Thats the email Vic Club members received so I'd say YES!!

captain_andrey
21st December 2009, 13:56
Hehe i was just in the shop and saw it being unpacked :P got a few snaps but not sure if I'm ok posting them :)

EJK
21st December 2009, 14:05
Hehe i was just in the shop and saw it being unpacked :P got a few snaps but not sure if I'm ok posting them :)

It's always ok! People know how they look like already anyways :sunny:

Post-em-up!

captain_andrey
21st December 2009, 14:24
There you go.

EJK
21st December 2009, 16:24
Scheisse!! Black/ white is awesome!!

BMWST?
21st December 2009, 18:59
look s tiny...

CHOPPA
21st December 2009, 22:42
Had a look at it in oz i reckon its a cool bike id love to race one! Im gonna check it out again at the launch tomorrow

scracha
22nd December 2009, 16:30
Had a look at it in oz i reckon its a cool bike id love to race one! Im gonna check it out again at the launch tomorrow

Wonder if they'll let me take it for a 3 hour test ride around Taupo on the 27th?

CHOPPA
23rd December 2009, 18:28
Check out all the goodies available.....

http://www.alpharacing.com/produkt/performance-parts.html

EJK
23rd December 2009, 18:30
Check out all the goodies available.....

http://www.alpharacing.com/produkt/performance-parts.html

Was? Ich kann Deutsch nicht lesen.

BMWST?
23rd December 2009, 23:16
Was? Ich kann Deutsch nicht lesen.


try this one then (http://www.alpharacing.com/index.php?id=132&L=1)

dipshit
26th December 2009, 10:57
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ-n824N97k

Skyryder
30th December 2009, 18:59
Looks good. Will it sell?? If it's up on the podium yes it will. If not.........no it won't.


Skyyrder

davebullet
30th December 2009, 19:37
Sat on one at Motomart. Apparently a pre-production model the journos were using for the magazine writeups.

Seemed positively light / low COG for a 1000cc bike. Should be quite nimble when out on the track methinks.

BMWST?
30th December 2009, 20:41
Sat on one at Motomart. Apparently a pre-production model the journos were using for the magazine writeups.

Seemed positively light / low COG for a 1000cc bike. Should be quite nimble when out on the track methinks.

are they tiny???

R6_kid
31st December 2009, 14:28
I had a sit on one at Wanganui. Felt like a grown up R6. The pillion seat is only there for entertainment. Everything felt like it was in the right place, and I was amazed by the fact that I could actually see 95% of what was behind me in the mirrors rather than just my shoulders/elbows. Unfortunately as it wasn't NZ registered we weren't allowed to ride it but I look forward to trying it out sometime.

If I had spare $27k I'd have one in a flash.

SixPackBack
2nd February 2010, 18:10
T-rdm_YwLgc

Toaster
2nd February 2010, 18:40
T-rdm_YwLgc

Awesome video, fantastic skill!

JayRacer37
2nd February 2010, 19:07
Sat on one at Motomart. Apparently a pre-production model the journos were using for the magazine writeups.

Seemed positively light / low COG for a 1000cc bike. Should be quite nimble when out on the track methinks.

It sure is!


are they tiny???

It sure is!

Here is a link to me riding it a few weeks ago at Ruapuna -

http://www.championshipdigital.com/jaylawrence/h37853ceb#h3b730190

Photos and website by Andrew Bright - he takes some amazing photos.

dipshit
2nd February 2010, 21:30
Looks good. Will it sell?? If it's up on the podium yes it will. If not.........no it won't.

I couldn't care less how often it will end up with podiums. If I was in the market for a new thou, it would be at the top of the list!

Butch
5th February 2010, 14:49
Here is the best show of what this bike is capable of...

http://vimeo.com/8967300

dipshit
5th February 2010, 16:02
Here is the best show of what this bike is capable of...

http://vimeo.com/8967300

No idea what that wanker riding it proves...??? :yawn:

SixPackBack
5th February 2010, 23:15
Naked s1000r


194357

SixPackBack
11th February 2010, 23:23
Latest test by the well repected british magaznie-BIKE:

BMW

Massive gap

Honda
Suzuki/Kawasaki
Aprillia
R1

Yet to ride either the BMW or Aprillia, but the order on the japanese bikes sounds right. R1 is the worst, Honda the best and GSXR/ZXR somewhere in between.

slowpoke
12th February 2010, 06:05
Latest test by the well repected british magaznie-BIKE:

BMW

Massive gap

Honda
Suzuki/Kawasaki
Aprillia
R1

Yet to ride either the BMW or Aprillia, but the order on the japanese bikes sounds right. R1 is the worst, Honda the best and GSXR/ZXR somewhere in between.

But as soon as you see the ugly German thing head on the gap to the rest narrows considerably.....

Yossarian
16th February 2010, 07:47
Hello.

A few photos of the RR if anyones interested. It's in the bike shop I frequent. Sorry for the poor angles as there isn't a great deal of space between the bikes.

196742

196743

196744

196745

diggyduo
16th February 2010, 09:24
I'm surprised the RSV-R came so low down. Has had rave reviews elsewhere (when it wasn't exploding anyway), though it's been mainly tested on its own. Maybe it was just too impractical for the road.


Latest test by the well repected british magaznie-BIKE:

BMW

Massive gap

Honda
Suzuki/Kawasaki
Aprillia
R1

Yet to ride either the BMW or Aprillia, but the order on the japanese bikes sounds right. R1 is the worst, Honda the best and GSXR/ZXR somewhere in between.

Movistar
16th February 2010, 16:33
Latest test by the well repected british magaznie-BIKE:

BMW

Massive gap

Honda
Suzuki/Kawasaki
Aprillia
R1

Yet to ride either the BMW or Aprillia, but the order on the japanese bikes sounds right. R1 is the worst, Honda the best and GSXR/ZXR somewhere in between.

But when you factor value for money into the equation....the stakes change.

Interesting there's no 1198 in the mix...but then you would have to take money out of the equation...

SixPackBack
16th February 2010, 17:38
But when you factor value for money into the equation....the stakes change.

Interesting there's no 1198 in the mix...but then you would have to take money out of the equation...

Best bang for buck on the market would be a GSXR750. A vastly underated bike.

diggyduo
16th February 2010, 18:26
Here's the YouTube link to the MCN Road/Dyno test

BMW, RI, ZX10, Gixxer, Blade. Pretty light on details, but a definitive result for the Beemer again...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EBo2Zl3Y6w

Movistar
16th February 2010, 22:13
Best bang for buck on the market would be a GSXR750. A vastly underated bike.

Now I couldn't agree with you more...:shifty:





Here's the YouTube link to the MCN Road/Dyno test

BMW, RI, ZX10, Gixxer, Blade. Pretty light on details, but a definitive result for the Beemer again...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EBo2Zl3Y6w


"Just to prove it's not all a glamorous lifestyle in the South of France in beautiful conditions..."

Bollocks.

I love my job but shit dog, that has got to mean no Monday-itis at the office at the start of every week.

I must say, the BMW looks soooo much better in Red/White/Blue :drool:- and as for the 'Blade - that really looks the shizzle in Red/Silver. :niceone:

The best 1000cc Sprotbike for 2010, and we are only in February! :gob:

Once again, no show from Ducati...interesting. (But I guess the Aprilia and others more noticeable by their absence also).

slowpoke
16th February 2010, 22:16
Best bike for the missus on the market would be a GSXR750. A vastly underpowered bike.

It's ok mate, I spotted your mistake and corrected it for ya.:niceone:

Movistar
16th February 2010, 22:21
Hello.

A few photos of the RR if anyones interested. It's in the bike shop I frequent. Sorry for the poor angles as there isn't a great deal of space between the bikes.

196742


Dam, at that price I'm interested. Should make the change-over minimal - yeah right, I wish!

SixPackBack
17th February 2010, 05:57
http://forums.bikeme.tv/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=7168&start=0

A long read but well worth the effort.

dipshit
17th February 2010, 11:51
It's ok mate, I spotted your mistake and corrected it for ya.

Yes, everybody needs 170 plus hp to cruise at 140 km/h with 5% throttle. :oi-grr:

nudemetalz
18th February 2010, 11:28
Forgive me if this is a repost...but....blimmin' eck !!!!!:eek5:

S1000RR titanium valves at 14,200rpm !!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSDa-EUT3ZE

diggyduo
18th February 2010, 20:16
Makes it much more scary when you see it in action rather than ride 'round oblivious to the abuse being handed out (bugger if backyard bertie gets the timing out...). Makes you realise why pneumatics have been introduced though.



Forgive me if this is a repost...but....blimmin' eck !!!!!:eek5:

S1000RR titanium valves at 14,200rpm !!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSDa-EUT3ZE

pritch
18th February 2010, 22:04
Don't worry too much about getting your hands on a bike just yet. A little bird tells me NZ isn't getting many this year. Dealers report a good level of nterest but can't get stock.

The masterplan involves shipping them all to the northern hemisphere which is currently covered in ice and snow.

The southern hemisphere, which is currently enjoying whatever it is that we're having instead of a summer this year, will presumably start to receive bikes in time for next winter? Or winter 2011?

EJK
21st March 2010, 15:04
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-ymU7ETnnY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed-l2Ot_d9c

R6_kid
27th March 2010, 15:27
Asymmetry explained...
N9SIS4izLqE

Maki
29th March 2010, 19:01
He spent 7 minutes prattling on about how they do things at BMW this way or that way but what he really meant was: "We copied the Yamaha R6 but then we tweaked the design and made it asymmetric so that no one could blame us for it".

EJK
29th March 2010, 19:09
In conclusion, the odd headlight was done to reduce 300 grams.

Still, it wasn't Chris Bangle's design so all good.

gsxr&crf450
29th March 2010, 23:01
I have just sold my 08 GSXR750 so I can move to a 1000cc. I test rode a new CBR1000rr, then the GSXR1000, then rode the new BMW s 1000RR. And the BMW was easily the most outstanding bike of all three. Felt faster, felt more stable, turned in and stopped like the Honda. But seemed to have the edge. Unbelievable would describe it best.

imdying
30th March 2010, 10:10
Yawn. Too ugly.

"We could have made the lights more useful on this, which is after all a road bike, but it would have cost us 300 grams". Thanks a bunch.

R6_kid
30th March 2010, 17:09
Thanks a bunch.

First sportsbike I've ever sat on where I can actually see behind me in the mirrors without having to make my arms/elbows/shoulders invisible.

Owl
30th March 2010, 20:07
Yawn. Too ugly.

"We could have made the lights more useful on this, which is after all a road bike, but it would have cost us 300 grams". Thanks a bunch.

I own a Speed Triple, so I'm careful about what I call ugly:shutup:

gsxr&crf450
30th March 2010, 22:03
yawn too ugly....thats funny, when the SV1000 is a seriously ugly looking bike..LOL not mention an SV doesn't handle and has no power...

The Viking
31st March 2010, 09:55
This may be old news please excuse if so.
Gixxer? no way........
This is one of the best reviews i,ve seen so far:http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/clips/2010-bmw-s-1000-rr/1212959/
Tor

bogan
31st March 2010, 10:58
This may be old news please excuse if so.
Gixxer? no way........
This is one of the best reviews i,ve seen so far:http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/clips/2010-bmw-s-1000-rr/1212959/
Tor

Thats a really good review :niceone: all the electronic abs/traction management stuff is quite interesting, similar to a project idea I was mucking round with bout a year ago (this one (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/97960-Traction-feedback-device)) remember thinking at the time whats the bet bmw will come out with something better before I finish :bleh: Though with 193bhp a heavy dose of traction management is a must I reckon, fuck thats almost 4x what I'm riding atm with no weight gain :shit: If I had one I'd prolly just stick it on rain mode for ever :pinch:

Also, styling is pretty sweet, a very distinctive look.

The Viking
31st March 2010, 11:09
Thats a really good review :niceone: all the electronic abs/traction management stuff is quite interesting, similar to a project idea I was mucking round with bout a year ago (this one (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/97960-Traction-feedback-device)) remember thinking at the time whats the bet bmw will come out with something better before I finish :bleh: Though with 193bhp a heavy dose of traction management is a must I reckon, fuck thats almost 4x what I'm riding atm with no weight gain :shit: If I had one I'd prolly just stick it on rain mode for ever :pinch:

Also, styling is pretty sweet, a very distinctive look.

Bogan BMW has obviously stolen your idee.

bogan
31st March 2010, 11:23
Bogan BMW has obviously stolen your idee.

Major motorcycle manufacturers look to KiwiBiker for technical inspiration

:killingme

imdying
31st March 2010, 11:43
yawn too ugly....thats funny, when the SV1000 is a seriously ugly looking bike..LOL not mention an SV doesn't handle and has no power...Not a lot of SV1000 left on mine mate ;) Besides, if I want to ride a good handling or powerful bike, I'll ride my blade (which will eat an 08 GSXR750 in every respect ;)). None of which changes the fact that the S1000 has a face that only a mother could love, and that green is an ugly rip off of a TL1000S colour (an interesting design choice if ever there was one).

If they want me to buy the first model of something like that, at that price, and it'll need to be a better looking carrot being dangled. Having said that... other than the Repsol version, the current model blade colours were pretty darn uninspiring, and the American versions completely naff.

The Viking
31st March 2010, 12:03
Not a lot of SV1000 left on mine mate ;) Besides, if I want to ride a good handling or powerful bike, I'll ride my blade (which will eat an 08 GSXR750 in every respect ;)). None of which changes the fact that the S1000 has a face that only a mother could love, and that green is an ugly rip off of a TL1000S colour (an interesting design choice if ever there was one).

If they want me to buy the first model of something like that, at that price, and it'll need to be a better looking carrot being dangled. Having said that... other than the Repsol version, the current model blade colours were pretty darn uninspiring, and the American versions completely naff.

The blade::first: but will it be?

imdying
31st March 2010, 12:32
Well, I wouldn't think so, it's not very 'Honda' to chase arbitrary things like that, they'll just continue to evolve their bike as they've done since they invented the class. I however expect Suzuki to come back with something interesting though, they're a lot less up their own arse, and more likely to be open about their desire to build a world beater. It'll be interesting though, as the Euros have both played their hands now, roll on 2011.

engineer002
9th April 2010, 01:30
I have one of these in thunder grey im currently restricted to 9000rpm until the first 1k service and i know the looks split the camp but god its good to ride amazing cant wait for the limiter to come off at the service.....

Maki
11th April 2010, 14:02
I have one of these in thunder grey im currently restricted to 9000rpm until the first 1k service and i know the looks split the camp but god its good to ride amazing cant wait for the limiter to come off at the service.....

Congrats. You mean there is a hard limiter so you can't rev it higher? An electronic cut out? During running in the only instruction with my Yamaha R6 was not to run it at above 9000 rpm or so for "extended periods of time".

Mental Trousers
11th April 2010, 14:23
Best bang for buck on the market would be a GSXR750. A vastly underated bike.

I'm not a Suzuki fanboi but I'd have to agree with that statement. Shame Yamaha have never made an R8!!

CHOPPA
12th April 2010, 08:01
Im trying to find a shop with a demo model, after checking the specs etc, the superstock results from around the world and all the ariticles this looks like the bike to have!

woodyracer
12th April 2010, 18:26
Im trying to find a shop with a demo model, after checking the specs etc, the superstock results from around the world and all the ariticles this looks like the bike to have!

please buy one and race it! :yes:

R6_kid
12th April 2010, 18:38
Im trying to find a shop with a demo model, after checking the specs etc, the superstock results from around the world and all the ariticles this looks like the bike to have!

Experience BMW... http://www.experiencebmw.co.nz/

R-Soul
13th April 2010, 12:42
okay which german desginer went to the beerfest first then had a crack at choosing the headlights.

they are different, what the hell is up with that

check this picture out

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/6879/s1000rrb.jpg

even the bike looks like it is about to puke..

gsxr&crf450
13th April 2010, 19:29
Im trying to find a shop with a demo model, after checking the specs etc, the superstock results from around the world and all the ariticles this looks like the bike to have!

Hamilton Motorcyles have a demo bike, rode it last week, unbelievable....

CHOPPA
13th April 2010, 20:11
Hamilton Motorcyles have a demo bike, rode it last week, unbelievable....

I went up and had a ride on the one at Experience. Never really had much joy dealing with Hamilton Motorcycles but the guy at Experience called Graham (i think) was really good. The bike felt good, the suspension felt pretty soft, the brakes were insane, the quick shifter was trick, the electrical limiters made the bike feel a little soft and the engine felt like a really fast 600. Found out once i got back that i could have turned the traction control etc off and also there is a race mode that has to be activated to make it real fast.

Problem is I cant buy one yet because MNZ havnt homologated it so the Traction control and ABS model may not even be able to be used which would be a shame

codgyoleracer
14th April 2010, 11:37
I went up and had a ride on the one at Experience. Never really had much joy dealing with Hamilton Motorcycles but the guy at Experience called Graham (i think) was really good. The bike felt good, the suspension felt pretty soft, the brakes were insane, the quick shifter was trick, the electrical limiters made the bike feel a little soft and the engine felt like a really fast 600. Found out once i got back that i could have turned the traction control etc off and also there is a race mode that has to be activated to make it real fast.

Problem is I cant buy one yet because MNZ havnt homologated it so the Traction control and ABS model may not even be able to be used which would be a shame

Suprised to hear that Chops (re Hamilton Motorcycle Center), Heath the owner is a very straight-up operator in my experience . They have also been in the game a long long time , meaning their managment and customer skills cant be all that bad.

CHOPPA
14th April 2010, 17:31
Suprised to hear that Chops (re Hamilton Motorcycle Center), Heath the owner is a very straight-up operator in my experience . They have also been in the game a long long time , meaning their managment and customer skills cant be all that bad.

I tried to get them to contact my dad re a certain sale on a zx14 he also called them but couldnt give him a price so he got one from bay city. I dropped a bike in for them to get the valves checked and valves checked only came back with a horrendous bill, having had a new oil filter and chucked away my steel washable, new oil, cleaned my filter changed the spark plug. I guess im lucky they didnt give it a rebuild 'while they were at it' the parts guy steve is always helpfull.

Mind you after having the service manager at boyds abuse me on the phone last week i might have to start using Hamilton Honda they have been great so far haha

codgyoleracer
15th April 2010, 08:15
I tried to get them to contact my dad re a certain sale on a zx14 he also called them but couldnt give him a price so he got one from bay city. I dropped a bike in for them to get the valves checked and valves checked only came back with a horrendous bill, having had a new oil filter and chucked away my steel washable, new oil, cleaned my filter changed the spark plug. I guess im lucky they didnt give it a rebuild 'while they were at it' the parts guy steve is always helpfull.

Mind you after having the service manager at boyds abuse me on the phone last week i might have to start using Hamilton Honda they have been great so far haha

Fair enuff, two strikes and your out :-) , will be interesting to see what comes out of the mnz agm in respect to any potential changes to the roadrace regs/specs

CHOPPA
15th April 2010, 14:17
Fair enuff, two strikes and your out :-) , will be interesting to see what comes out of the mnz agm in respect to any potential changes to the roadrace regs/specs

Yeah mate for sure! Can anyone go? I wouldnt mind checking it out.... Whatever bike i get will remain standard internally till the verdict is out!

R6_kid
16th April 2010, 18:51
S1000RR with Cheetahs, and some wierd looking pussy.
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/bmw-s1000rr-cheetah-ads-drug-induced/

Wannabiker
19th April 2010, 19:48
Test rode one over the weekend....very very nice..... quickshifter is good. Sounds great when it gets past 5000RPM and the exhaust opens up and then it sounds like a superbike... Mrs Wannabiker wants me to own one...I may just have to oblige....

EJK
21st April 2010, 01:43
So, whats a more better "sport" bike? BMW S1000RR or HP2 Sport?

MaxCannon
21st April 2010, 09:22
I haven't ridden either the HP2 sport or the S1000 but based on riding my R1200S (The base for the HP2 sport) and a couple of Jap litre bikes it's chalk and cheese.

The big twin revs to 8800rpm, the superbikes are just hitting their stride at that point.
Power output is about 70hp less although torque is massive and it's easy to put the power down.

I like the R1200 because it will do commuting, touring, track days, weekend thrashing etc
As a one bike does it all solution it's pretty much ideal for my needs.

Seating position is very comfy for 5 or 6 hour rides.

But - I do seriously think about about getting a commuter for the weekly run and buying an S1000RR for weekends / track days

onearmedbandit
21st April 2010, 11:12
So, whats a more better "sport" bike? BMW S1000RR or HP2 Sport?

Depends on your definition of "sport" doesn't it.

EJK
21st April 2010, 12:05
Aight, what's faster on the track?

What I want to know is that, has BMW created a bike thats cheaper and beats it's flagship model?

MaxCannon
21st April 2010, 16:07
My understanding is the HP2 is being discontinued.

The S1000RR will be much quicker.
It's lighter, it has a lot more power, it's got T/C

On the road you could argue it's totally wasted but on the track it would be a weapon.

Look at how well they are doing in Superstock.

EJK
21st April 2010, 17:12
I see.... Thanks for the clarification. Now I can go to bed.

CHOPPA
28th April 2010, 22:23
Anyone got one of these yet?? I pick mine up on Tuesday :)

Bren_chch
28th April 2010, 22:32
anyone got one of these yet?? I pick mine up on tuesday :)

nice!!!!

:d

engineer002
4th May 2010, 07:00
Yes i have one ! had it since march the 17th and all i can say is its amazing it does everything very well havnt found a situation its doesnt deal with well. Service is due saturday the 8th were the 9k limiter is removed, its allready bringing the front end up at around 7500rpm when accelerating hard before the traction control brings the front end back down so gently its like floating and now im starting to waffle. I have never ridden something so good full stop.

onearmedbandit
4th May 2010, 08:54
Anyone got one of these yet?? I pick mine up on Tuesday :)

Nice. Look forward to a review.

Robert Taylor
4th May 2010, 19:10
My understanding is the HP2 is being discontinued.

The S1000RR will be much quicker.
It's lighter, it has a lot more power, it's got T/C

On the road you could argue it's totally wasted but on the track it would be a weapon.

Look at how well they are doing in Superstock.

With ( of course ) Ohlins suspension fitted!

CHOPPA
5th May 2010, 22:24
Just picked up the new weapon! What a fun bike! So many things to play with, TC is fun to try and activate on the road, quick shifter is great and the bike feels like a rocket. I will write a full report soon but id say the next time I ride it CKT should have done what they do best and it will be even better!

There is no other bike that has made such an impression on me after riding it for an hour, no wonder there all but sold out world wide

montsta56
6th May 2010, 10:54
Just picked up the new weapon! What a fun bike! So many things to play with, TC is fun to try and activate on the road, quick shifter is great and the bike feels like a rocket. I will write a full report soon but id say the next time I ride it CKT should have done what they do best and it will be even better!

There is no other bike that has made such an impression on me after riding it for an hour, no wonder there all but sold out world wide

You goin to race it then Chop??

CHOPPA
6th May 2010, 13:57
You goin to race it then Chop??

Yeah mate, should be at Round 1 of winter series...

Shaun
6th May 2010, 18:54
Yeah mate, should be at Round 1 of winter series...



Good luck with the BMW Sloan. Hope you do not need any parts at the race track as per this season, am sure there will be No BMW teams lending you parts mate

CHOPPA
7th May 2010, 20:29
Good luck with the BMW Sloan. Hope you do not need any parts at the race track as per this season, am sure there will be No BMW teams lending you parts mate

Well that sorta goes without saying considering we are the only team...

Shaun
7th May 2010, 20:56
Well that sorta goes without saying considering we are the only team...


Exactaully, as I said above mate. Suzuki teams helped you a bit, now you are on a BMW on your own!

Good luck

CHOPPA
7th May 2010, 21:27
Exactaully, as I said above mate. Suzuki teams helped you a bit, now you are on a BMW on your own!

Good luck

No other teams has or will help me to beat them so nothing has changed except for the fact I now have some backing behind me on 2010s Master Superbike

MIXONE
7th May 2010, 21:30
Go hard choppa.I'll be baracking for you.

CHOPPA
8th May 2010, 08:43
Interesting comparison!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3YxubLbINI&feature=player_embedded

Matt Bleck
8th May 2010, 08:57
Interesting comparison!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3YxubLbINI&feature=player_embedded

good stats there Sloan! You going to do Superstock on it or tweak it up for Superbike?

Shaun
8th May 2010, 10:10
No other teams has or will help me to beat them so nothing has changed except for the fact I now have some backing behind me on 2010s Master Superbike

So Red and Suzuki and the Tauranga suzuki truck never actually helped you? WOW, short memory Sloan

Good luck as I said

CHOPPA
8th May 2010, 11:30
So Red and Suzuki and the Tauranga suzuki truck never actually helped you? WOW, short memory Sloan

Good luck as I said

No they didnt help me. Im not going into why publicly either.

Why bother saying shit like good luck when your previous comments in the same paragraph suggest sarcasim. Everything I seem to write comes with some sort of snide remark from you. Have i done something to piss you off?

In future next time you about to write something in reply to me, DONT cause i dont care what you have to say anymore Shaun. I used to think you were someone to look up to but I was clearly mistaken. Somehow you are suggesting taking a sponsored ride on the newest most technologically advanced bike is a bad idea?? I gave Suzuki the chance on several occasions to keep me on Suzuki but they were not interested.

CHOPPA
8th May 2010, 11:35
good stats there Sloan! You going to do Superstock on it or tweak it up for Superbike?

At this stage we will have to run Superbike. We have to run a full system to get rid of the cat and we have to get rid of the cat to fit race bodywork, superstock rules say you have to run standard headers so we are going to run a superstock bike with the addition of aftermarket headers in the superbike class.

Bren_chch
8th May 2010, 11:46
You got to get out there and grab what u can with both hands, the only person who is going to help you is yourself! good work on getting the bmw, cant wait to see it on the track, just over 200hp at the wheel in europe with only exhaust change and fueling. farrrken awesome!

onearmedbandit
8th May 2010, 11:48
You got to get out there and grab what u can with both hands

Ya just can't resist a cheap shot can ya.

Bren_chch
8th May 2010, 11:51
hahaha u stain! yours is so big u need three hands!

onearmedbandit
8th May 2010, 12:03
hahaha u stain! yours is so big u need three hands!

Nice mate, have a go at the size of my thou as well. Got any other kicks for me while I'm down?

Bren_chch
8th May 2010, 12:10
I got PLENTY more, but this thread is not about you! :D

Shaun
8th May 2010, 12:42
No they didnt help me. Im not going into why publicly either.

Why bother saying shit like good luck when your previous comments in the same paragraph suggest sarcasim. Everything I seem to write comes with some sort of snide remark from you. Have i done something to piss you off?

In future next time you about to write something in reply to me, DONT cause i dont care what you have to say anymore Shaun. I used to think you were someone to look up to but I was clearly mistaken. Somehow you are suggesting taking a sponsored ride on the newest most technologically advanced bike is a bad idea?? I gave Suzuki the chance on several occasions to keep me on Suzuki but they were not interested.


Just have to once more.

Did I not approach you at Hampton Downs about your future racing? Did I not say I have something to talk to you about, Did you ever bother to contact me

Bye now

Sensei
8th May 2010, 15:57
Excellent news Choppa with your new BMW1000 RR , I believe you will get plenty of interest in your bike & shouldn't need to except anything but the Best backing to keep you moving along towards racing it . Look forward to see you & the bike racing . All the best & chuck up afew pics of ya ride .

Owl
15th May 2010, 14:03
Just watched Choppa out at Manfeild on the 1000RR. That bike is seriously quick and looks great. I remembered I had a stopwatch in my pocket, so timed a random lap at 108.47. Be interesting to see what his best time for the day was.

poplar_pete
15th May 2010, 22:46
Happened to see a journo out at Hampton Downs today on an S1000 he was very complimentary about it especially in the rain with all its gadgets, looked good and
seemed to go very well.

gsxr&crf450
15th May 2010, 23:11
To Choppa, I think it is bloody fantastic that you are racing a BMW 1000 RR, it will great to see how awesome that machine is on our own tracks. There are plenty of BMW fans who will be 100% behind your efforts. I wish you all the very best for the following season. Good on you for trying something different.
As for Sean Harris and his comments about helping or not at race days, motorcycle racers will always help each other at the track, no matter what brand you ride. Its part of what makes our community great. I remember crashing at a national champs many years ago, and three of the guys in my race helped get my bike to the line by repairing all the broken bits.

EJK
15th December 2010, 22:20
http://www.fasterandfaster.net/2010/11/pit-bullkws-motorsports-bmw-s1000rr.html

gammaguy
16th December 2010, 02:50
Ever owned a BM? Apart from a toyota the most reliable vehicle I ever owned. If looked after. And servicing was cheaper than a new toyota.

Looks bloody tasty! Thanks for the pics Cajun!

Thats my dose of bike porn for the day....:niceone:

come on now,PNG is ripe for an R1200GS ADV.

with machine guns:facepalm:

Mystic13
23rd February 2011, 07:23
Edit - post deleted. First I responded to a post on page 1. Then found the topic had changed by page 13 and 14 then realise it's dead and done.

As you were. Nothing to see here.