BMW Unveil World Superbikes Contender
Added on Thursday, April 17th, 2008 by Carole Nash Editor | No Comments
BMW S100RR prototype revealed. (Pic: BMW)
BMW have unveiled the new bike with which they will enter with 2009 World Superbikes Championship.
The S1000RR was unveiled yesterday as part of what BMW described as an “essential aspect” of the company’s growth strategy amid months of speculation.
The bike, of which 1,000 road-going models will be sold, features a 1,000cc, four-cylinder engine developing 190bhp whilst the company expect the finished product to weigh no more than 190kg.
Hendrik von Kuenheimm, General Director BMW Motorrad, explained that whilst the company has ambitious targets for the bike, they feel that they have a package which can compete with the more established Japanese marques.
“The Superbike World Championship is becoming increasingly popular among motorcycle riders, since here, unlike the MotoGP, they are able to watch and admire their motorcycles in a direct comparison with competitors,” said von Kuenheimm.
“And they can enjoy this thrill all around the world! This year the Superbike World Championship is being held on four continents and in 13 countries. We naturally realise that we are taking on a great challenge. Particularly the Japanese are some 20 years ahead of us in this class and have lots of experience. But even so, the spirit of this competition alone encourages us in our efforts. From the start we wish to be on par with our well-established competitors also in the Supersports segment. We are confident that we will be able to start the Superbike World Championship next year with a convincing all-round package, and that our series motorcycle will be just as convincing. In both terms of both its technology and price, our Supersports will be absolutely competitive.”
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