BMW unveil S 1000 RR

Added on Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 by Carole Nash Editor | One Comment

The BMW styling is sure to divide opinion.

Never before has a BMW motorcycle been conceived and built more consistently for supersport riding

BMW has launched the off-spring of its World Superbikes efforts with a striking front-end design and the largest power to weight ratio of its class.

Unveiled at Sunday’s World Superbikes round in Monza, the new S 1000 RR has been loaded up with race-developed technology and a 193bhp engine bolted into bike weighing just 183kg when dry.

That gives the S 1000 RR a power-to-weight ratio of just 1.05 kg for the non-ABS version, with the anti-lock breaking system adding a further 25kg to the dry weight.

Also included is a DTC Dynamic Traction Control system and several riding pre-sets which, at the touch of a button, allow the rider to pick the right setting for the road conditions.

BMW’s styling team have been given plenty of creative licence, with a “cross-eyed” headlamp arrangement sure to divide opinion amongst potential buyers.

Adrian Roderick, General Manager BMW Motorrad UK, said: “Never before has a BMW motorcycle been conceived and built more consistently for supersport riding, in terms of its concept and overall construction.

“However, the new S 1000 RR retains many of the virtues so typical of every BMW to this day: Excellent riding dynamics, combined with supreme everyday riding qualities; precise handling together with supreme riding stability; outstanding performance combined with unparalleled active safety; as well as dynamic optimum ergonomics and aerodynamics.”

The serial production machine BMW S 1000 RR is available to order in BMW Motorrad dealerships with deliveries expected at the end of the year following its 5 December launch. Prices have yet to be confirmed although BMW have described them as “competitive”.

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One Comment

Bob

October 13th, 2009

Think you’re missin’ a decimal place there chief.

ABS not 25Kg, but 2.5Kg as per their PDF:

This new BMW Motorrad Race ABS is a brand-new development from the
ground up, once again signifi cantly lighter than all former partly integrated
systems. With the control unit weighing just 1.65 kg or 3.64 lb and with overall
weight of just 2.5 kg or 5.51 lb, BMW Motorrad Race ABS offers excellent
qualities specifically for a supersports machine. And apart from its low weight,
the system stands out in particular through its further improved control and
operating functions.