Official: BMW unleashes all the details on S 1000 RR superbike

[crazybrew609]

Official: BMW unleashes all the details on S 1000 RR superbike



BMW has finally pulled the wraps off its new S 1000 RR superbike, and let's just say we're anything but disappointed. First, the most important bits: 193 horsepower at 13,000 RPM, 82.5 lb-ft of torque at 9,750 RPM, 455.3 pounds with a full tank of gas. For those keeping track – which is probably just about anyone interested enough to read this post – those statistics are enough to give the big Beemer the most horsepower and best power-to-weight ratio of all literbikes intended for public consumption.

Technophiles and anyone else wanting to post the best lap times possible will also be pleased to know that the S 1000 RR will be available with factory ABS and an extremely advanced traction control system. There's also an HP Gearshift Assistant that will allow for full-power clutchless upshifts.

Surely the most controversial element of the bike's otherwise conventional styling will be the asymmetrical headlights, which are the only immediately noticeable link to the rest of BMW's motorcycle lineup. Expect U.S. sales to begin early in 2010 for what's expected to be a rather attractive price.

[Baldturbofreak]

holy crazy igor eye!

[usmc2801]

I like the side view...not crazy about the front and I can only imagine the price tag on this thing...prolly in the upper 20's easily. I would still take a white 848!

[evog13]

love it looks great

[crazybrew609]

Expect U.S. sales to begin early in 2010 for what's expected to be a rather attractive price.

i'd say right around the 10k - 13k range

[usmc2801]

Originally Posted by crazybrew609

i'd say right around the 10k - 13k range

No way a BMW Superbike with 193hp is going for 10-13k when all other 1000's are going for 11-12k.

[JewFro]

Originally Posted by usmc2801

No way a BMW Superbike with 193hp is going for 10-13k when all other 1000's are going for 11-12k.

I thought BMW purposely built this bike to compete price wise with Japanese liter bikes

[usmc2801]

Originally Posted by JewFro

I thought BMW purposely built this bike to compete price wise with Japanese liter bikes

Maybe but I just can't see them making a bike like this and making it that cheap...I'm not saying they won't which would be great, but it just seems a bit strange...plus even though I want an 848 in a bad way....I still wouldn't pass up on the reliability of a Japanese bike!

[usmc2801]

Also Im really surprised its taken them this long to get the bike into production, they knew it was going to be used in the WSBK circuit a LONG time ago, and for that to happen they must follow the WSB homologation rules which requires a certain amount of units to be in production before the end of the year.

[crazybrew609]

i want this bike