The BMW S 1000 R has always been an impressive motorcycle in the streetfighter segment. However, in recent years, it has been on the back foot against rivals like the Ducati Streetfighter V4 and the Aprilia Tuono V4 1100, and the Bavarian giant finally has an answer - the BMW M 1000 R.
The company has type-approved the M 1000 R in Europe and the documents reveal a lot of upgrades over the existing S 1000 R–the most important one being its 207 horsepower output!
2023 BMW M 1000 R Coming Soon
The M 1000 R will go on sale alongside the S 1000 R, similar to the M 1000 RR and the S 1000 RR. Unlike the faired duo, however, the M 1000 R is on a completely different level than the S, credit to its engine.
According to the documents, the new M-badged naked will feature a 999cc, inline-four engine that churns out 207 horsepower, similar to the recently type-approved 2023 S 1000 RR.} Remarkably, this is over 40 horsepower (!) more than the existing S 1000 R, and it even pips the world’s most powerful naked motorcycle, the Ducati Streetfighter V4, by one horsepower.
BMW has also played with the engine tune as the peak power and peak torque arrive later in the rev range. This, coupled with the lower gearing, should ensure a totally different riding experience. Oh, and as a result, the M 1000 R will max out at 174mph, 16mph more than the S 1000.
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Besides the engine, the M 1000 R is wider and taller than its less fancy sibling, in addition to boasting a 20mm longer wheelbase. Also, the rear wheel size has also gone up to 200-section from the S 1000 R’s 190-section.
What the type-approval documents don’t reveal, however, is the suspension and braking upgrades. We’re pretty sure BMW won’t leave these aspects untouched, and it’s only fair to expect top-spec electronic suspension and brakes to match the massive performance gain. Similarly, the M badge should also bring an array of carbon fiber parts, even though the M 1000 R’s listed weight is similar to the S 1000 R.
2023 BMW M 1000 R - Expected Launch
With most specs listed out, it goes without saying the M 1000 R’s launch is imminent. We expect BMW to uncover the new streetfighter alongside the new S 1000 RR at the upcoming EICMA. The new R 1300 GS is also likely to arrive alongside them.
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