BMW S1000RR

BMW S1000RR official shots

Posted on 02.2.2009 17:10 by Maxx Biker

There’s really no connection between BMW’s S1000RR, the blonde model and the light helicopter shown in the first official pictures of the bike, but isn’t this a little hard to pass?

Latest BMW S1000RR video

Posted on 11.14.2008 15:19 by Maxx Biker

After releasing the onboard video of the all-new 2009 S1000RR, BMW now shows both the street and competition Superbike version in yet another official video racing together where they belong: on the track. It is amazing how Beemer ambitioned to cover the crucial racing and market segments at a time, but 2009’s results (both time laps and sales charts) are eagerly expected as they will most likely speak for themselves.

The inline-four cylinder engine seems to be a smooth power provider while the aluminum twin-spar frame also seems to work perfectly together with the standard swingarm and conventional USD forks. And it doesn’t sound European…I can’t wait to hear it myself.

Surprise: BMW’s video from onboard the S1000RR

Posted on 11.10.2008 16:59 by Maxx Biker

During the tests undergone at Oschersleben recently, BMW created an onboard video of their new S1000RR. As you can suppose, the bike’s racing abilities are pointed out, but the best of it is that everything happens on a public trackday.
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Road-ready BMW S1000RR revealed

Posted on 10.28.2008 16:58 by Maxx Biker

BMW has entered the final stage before showing the green light for production in what concerns the S1000RR superbike.

Caught testing at Albacete, the new bike features details such as the graphics, indicators and number plate hanger and, as MCN reckons, an ABS system is now certitude. Also, the S1000RR is expected to have two separate LCD readouts providing information about the bike’s systems such as traction control and the previously mentioned ABS.

2009 BMW S 1000 RR Superbike – Official Pics

Posted on 10.8.2008 12:13 by Maxx Biker

The Intermot saloon in Cologne, Germany was THE event for BMW to unveil the S 1000 RR model on which pilots Ruben Xaus and Troy Corser will compete in the World Superbike Championship.

The Bavarian house doesn’t give much information about the racing model apart from the fact that the engine will deliver 180 horses which will be harnessed by ABS and traction control, but the way it looks says all for the moment.

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