MOST LOVED SUPERBIKE - BMW S1000RR

BMW S1000RR

BMW S1000RR

One of the most liked superbikes, the BMW S1000RR got BMW back in the best superbikes list. The S1000RR was originally made by BMW Motorrad for Superbike World Championship in 2009.  It was introduced in Munich in April 2008, and was powered by a 999 cc inline-4 engine redlined at 14,200 rpm. Seeing its huge success, the commercial production was started in 2010. The BMW S 1000 RR led to a revolution in the sport superbikes category right from the outset. Thereafter, the bike continued to be developed, its tried and tested concept being honed even further and the latest technology added. One constant factor remained throughout, however, - the RR's impressive power curve and, in terms of performance, it is still a trailblazer today.

PERFORMANCE

The S 1000 RR’s liquid-cooled 999cc four-cylinder in-line engine is capable of producing 199 bhp  and a maximum torque of 113 Nm. The Power is delivered through a straight-toothed constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox transmission. The 0-100 kmph time of S1000RR is only 2.6 seconds. It is capable of reaching 303 kmph. This bike has got 320 mm diameter and 5 mm thick floating twin disc brakes with 4-piston fixed callipers at front and 220 mm diameter and 5 mm thick single disk brake with single-piston floating calliper at rear. The suspension system includes a 46mm diameter upside-down telescopic fork with adjustable compression and rebound stage at front and an aluminium 2-sided swing arm with adjustable high and low speed and compression and rebound damping at rear. It has two modes for roads and two for sportier riding experience(Rain, Sport, Race and Slick). The three riding modes "Rain", "Sport" and "Race" ensure optimal coordination of electric throttle, ABS and ASC, even in changing conditions.  Now the S 1000 RR comes with DTC- Dynamic Traction Control as standard for even greater riding dynamics and road safety.

BMW S1000RR Ride Modes

DESIGN

The S1000RR’s sheer power becomes obvious when you look at it’s design. From the asymmetrically designed split face, the long engine spoiler and the dynamically designed tail section: each element of its shape seems defined by radical speed and expresses an unmistakable urge for forward propulsion. It features a large central air intake, sporty gills, nicely positioned handlebar and wide tapered foot pegs, an aluminium composite bridge frame with a partially self-supporting engine, 17-inch cast-aluminium alloy wheels with tubeless radial tires, a beautiful tail light, sporty split seat, a HP Gearshift Assistance for full-power clutch less up-shifts, innovative and high performance 4-2-1 exhaust system and many other minute features to make it a formidable competitor. It also has a multifunction instrument cluster with a new dial design, a dimmable LCD, an analogue engine speed indicator, displayed details can be selected and viewed through two buttons at left and right grips, engine speed in thousand rpm, a speed warning indicator with shift lamp lights up and word SPEED appeared in the fault field, a Best Lap in Progress function, four modes (Rain, Sport, Race and Slick) and backlighting with five levels. The S1000RR weighs only 407 kgs. The BMW S1000RR was featured in Tom Cruise’s 2015 movie Mission Impossible : Rogue Nation.

BMW S1000RR Instrument Cluster

HP4 (2013 – 2014)

When light weight, massive power and razor-sharp handling are combined, the result is known as HP (High Performance). The new HP4 is BMW Motorrad's first 4-cylinder model to wear the HP badge. HP4 is  based on the S 1000RR. HP4 is faster, lighter and more advanced than ever before. The lightest 4-cylinder engine in the segment provides uncompromising power with an output of 193 bhp. The new exhaust silencer provides a higher level of torque in the mid-range, so there is power available where it's needed most to deliver stunning lap times. With the world's first ever dynamic suspension system DDC (Dynamic Damping Control), the HP4 is the most advanced production sporting motorcycle ever built. DDC automatically adapts the suspension damping to the situation at hand. Various modes are available to choose from: Rain and Sport for public roads, Race and Slick for the race track. HP4 is $5,836 more expensive at $20,835 than standard S1000RR.

BMW S1000RR HP4

ISLE OF MAN TT

The S1000RR has been used by various riders at the Isle of Man TT since 2010. On 31 May 2014, Michael Dunlop won the superbike class race on his factory-prepared bike entered by Hawk Racing, a UK-based BSB team operating as Buildbase BMW Motorrad, breaking a 75-year gap between wins for BMW. Three days later, Dunlop repeated his victory in the Superstock class, running under his own MD Racing BMW banner. He stated "...this is a great result for BMW. It’s great for a manufacturer when a road bike wins a TT”. Dunlop completed a hat-trick of BMW victories with a Senior TT win on Friday, 6 June. 

Michael Dunlop riding BMW S1000RR at Senior TT in 2014