The BMW S1000RR sports bike immediately attracts attention with a record-breaking engine capacity for a superbike. The liter engine turns him into a real conqueror of roads, who can handle both the race track, and the intricacies of city streets, and even rugged terrain. Released just 5 years ago and already received two updated versions, this motorcycle rightfully takes its rightful place in the manufacturer's lineup.
BMW S1000RR in the sportbike family
The first release of this bike was released in 2009. Initially, the model was conceived as an advanced, powerful, requiring a driving skill. The BMW S1000RR sports bike not only allowed the owner to feel the entire thrill of riding, but also emphasized his status.
In addition to the serial version, a racing model was developed on the same base. All the benefits of racing bikes were successfully demonstrated by BMW Motorrad Motorsport drivers during the World Cup.
Technical specifications
The first, released in 2009, the BMW S1000RR was equipped with a 193-horsepower engine and had a mass of 204 kilograms. Torque exceeded 9 thousand revolutions. The manufacturer took care of a strong aluminum frame and powerful brakes. The traction control system made it possible to manually select the driving mode in order to provide the pilot with maximum comfort and allow full control of the situation. In 2010, the BMW S1000RR sports bike became the best among production motorcycles in the ranking of dynamic performance.
In 2012, the manufacturer decided to pamper fans with a new version. The result was not long in coming. The BMW S1000RR has been re-released. As it was announced, changes and improvements mainly affected the appearance of the bike. He got an advanced tidy and updated fairings. As for the technical component, no innovations touched it.
And only the third generation, whose sales are scheduled to begin in 2015, was the result of the joint work of engineers, designers and designers. Power increased to 250 horses, weight, on the contrary, was reduced by 4 kg. The torque of the new bike reaches 12,000 rpm. The riding modes available in previous versions were supplemented by two more, including the "User" mode, which allows the pilot to configure the bike "for themselves."
Appearance
The motorcycle BMW S1000RR, the photo of which evokes real awe in the heart of every lover to drive, is a pronounced representative of the sports family. The best traditions of the superbike style are embodied in its design, as well as its own achievements of the BMW concern. The highlight of the exterior is given by the headlights, which the eye immediately falls on: they are almost the same size, but of different shapes. Fairings hide the iron insides of the bike only partially, giving the opportunity to get some idea of its powerful nodes. Pleasing to the eye and wheels equipped with alloy wheels anodized in black. The driver’s saddle provides for the pilot’s athletic fit, and the updated adjustable footrests provide extra comfort for him. The passenger saddle, like on most sportbikes, worked quite modestly. A special feature of the model, many consider the carbon fiber cap of the gas tank.
Dynamic indicators
Speaking about the dynamics of the bike, you can not only list its excellent characteristics, but also mention a couple of real records. The BMW S1000RR sports bike has repeatedly hit various test drives. It was established that the motorcycle is able to overcome 1 km from a standpoint in just 18.5 s, while its maximum speed reached 285 km / h. He passed the classic test distance of a quarter of a mile in 10.1 s, accelerating to 235 km / h. The ring track became a springboard for a new record - he came first in his class. The legendary German edition Motorrad tested the most powerful motorcycles of the 1000 cm³ class in the 2010 model year, and according to the test results, the BMW S1000RR sports bike was the most dynamic. He was able to reach a speed of 305 km / h, accelerating from a place to 200 km / h in just 6.9 s. At 10.4 s, its speed reached 250 km / h, and at 14.8 s - 280 km / h. Thus, the sport bike surpassed all 2010 liter production motorcycles, including the Kawasaki ZZ-R1400 and Suzuki GSXR1300 Hayabusa.
Fuel consumption, components, consumables
Motorcycle BMW S1000RR, whose price reaches 20-25 thousand US dollars, is quite expensive and in operation. Components for it, as well as for many other BMW cars and motorcycles, cost a lot of money, and you can get them only from officials. Fuel consumption reaches 5.5-6 liters, depending on the route, driving style and weather conditions. But the operating costs do not stop the true admirers of the brand.