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 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] S1000RR is currently the second fastest road legal bike, surpassing the Kawasaki Ninja H2 in most scenarios. It goes upto 310kmph in the latest generation and accelerates to 300kmph in just 20 seconds.
- ^ 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