Bmw s1000r

**Cajun** · 4th February 2009, 07:21

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

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...sion-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

Originally Posted by Fatjim

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

Originally Posted by Fatjim

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

Originally Posted by dipshit

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....