 BMW S1000RR (K46) | |
| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
|---|---|
| Production | 2008–present |
| Class | Sport bike |
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BMW S1000RR is a race oriented sport bike initially made by BMW Motorrad to compete in the 2009 Superbike World Championship,[1] that is now in commercial production. It was introduced in Munich in April 2008,[2] and is powered by a 999 cc (61.0 cu in) transverse inline four-cylinder engine redlined at 14,200 rpm.[3]
BMW made 1,000 S1000RRs in 2009 to satisfy World Superbike homologation requirements, but expanded production for commercial sale of the bike in 2010. It has a standard anti-lock braking system, with an optional electronic traction control. As of 2016, it has a wet weight of 204 kg (450 lb), and produces 148.4 kW (199.0 hp; 201.8 PS) at 13,500 rpm.[4] With 133.6 kW (179.2 hp; 181.6 PS) to the rear wheel, it was the most powerful motorcycle in the class on the dyno.[5]
- ^ Carroll, Michael (2008-04-16). "BMW officially unveils World Superbike contender". Motorcycle News. Archived from the original on 19 April 2008. Retrieved 2008-04-17.
- ^ Madson, Bart (2008-04-16). "2009 BMW Superbike S1000RR Unveiled!". MotorcycleUSA.com. Archived from the original on 20 April 2008. Retrieved 2008-04-17.
- ^ "S1000RR flyer" (PDF). BMW Motorrad. Retrieved 16 May 2009. [dead link]
- ^ "S 1000 RR Technical Specifications". Ultimate Motorcycling. 23 February 2016. Archived from the original on 28 August 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
- ^ MacDonald, Sean (November 2016), "MAKING IT", Cycle World, pp. 38–46