BMW
S 1000 RR
Kolla in BMW:s nya sporthoj S 1000 RR...
- 183 kg
- 193 hp
- Race ABS
- DTC, Dynamic Tractions Controll
- M.m, m.m.
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Eyes on BMW S 1000 RR
Introducing the new BMW S 1000 RR on the legendary
Monza Racing Circuit, BMW Motorrad is for the first
time launching an absolutely innovative supersports
with a straight-four power unit.
With this world debut, BMW Motorrad is indeed establishing
a true milestone in the world of sports machines,
combining engine output of 142 kW (193 hp) with overall
weight of just 204 kg (450 lb) including fuel (183
kg/403.5 lb dry weight, 206.5 kg/455.3 lb overall
with Race ABS). Specifications of this calibre make
this supersports machine not only an absolute highlight
in terms of its power-to-weight ratio and performance,
but also, equipped with Race ABS and DTC Dynamic
Traction Control, a new benchmark in terms of riding
dynamics, safety and innovation.
The Challenge for BMW Motorrad
To successfully enter the World Championship with
a Superbike today, a manufacturer needs a production
model with the right kind of overall concept consistently
applied in all areas. The essential factors, therefore,
are supreme power, a wide range of engine speed,
fast revving capacity also over a long period,
optimum chassis stiffness, and perfect set-up of
the engine. Other features absolutely essential
more than ever particularly in the top league of
supersports motorcycles are simple and straightforward
rideability, lightfooted handling, and above all
safety features such as rider assistance systems
like ABS and traction control giving the customer
precisely what he needs.
Developing the S 1000 RR, BMW Motorrad has entered
completely new, unchartered terrain. Clearly, this
meant a huge range of new challenges and responsibilities
for the entire Development Team, but also gave the
Team enormous motivation in seeking to set new standards.
The specific targets in developing the S 1000 RR
were therefore clear: To achieve output and performance
of the highest standard, to make the suspension absolutely
stable, with top handling and supreme traction, to
give the new machine that unmistakable design of
BMW Motorrad and to reduce the weight of the motorcycle
to an absolute minimum.
Maximum performance and riding dynamics
Never before has a BMW motorcycle been conceived
and built more consistently for supersports riding
in terms of its concept and overall construction.
But at the same time the new S 1000 RR retains
many of the virtues so typical of every BMW to
this day: Extreme sportiness and riding dynamics
combined with supreme everyday riding qualities,
playful handling together with supreme riding stability,
outstanding performance combined with unparalleled
active safety, as well as dynamic, unmistakable
design in conjunction with optimum ergonomics and
aerodynamics.