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BMW launched the most anticipated new sport bike in recent memory, the S1000RR,
at the famed Monza racetrack, in Italy, during the Superbike World Championship
race weekend on May 9th, 2009.
This new Superbike from BMW weighing only 404 lbs, and putting out a massive
193 horsepower, is one of the most potent, sophisticated and lightest sport
bikes ever unleashed on the planet. The new S1000RR is the most powerful
production 1000cc sport bike in the world.
In addition to the class-leading power plant, the BMW S1000RR introduces new
technical features such as the first-ever 4-stage Race ABS system with settings
for Rain, Sport, Race and Slick conditions. This groundbreaking new ABS system
weighs only about 5.5 lbs complete, which is nearly 20 lbs lighter than the
competition.
With its highly distinctive new asymmetrical headlights, which follow the very
elegant and unique asymmetrical panels, this first BMW Superbike promises to
standout from the crowd of liter-class bikes.
S1000RR Superbike Technical Data
Engine & Drivetrain
999 cc
Bore/Stroke (mm) - 80.0/49.7
193 hp @ 13,000 rpm
83 lb/ft @ 9,750 rpm
Compression - 13.0:1
48mm throttle bodies
14,200 rpm redline
Valves operated by single cam follower
6 speed gearbox
Slipper clutch
Multi disc wet clutch
Chain final drive
Suspension
46mm USD forks
Adjustable preload, rebound, and high and low speed compression
Single Shock with linkage
Adjustable preload, rebound, and compression
Pressure cast (forged) aluminum wheels
3.5 x 17 front
6.0 x 17 rear
Dual 320mm floating rotors in front
Radial mounted 4 piston Brembo calipers
Single fixed 220mm rear rotor
Single piston floating rear caliper
Special Features
1st time available Race ABS & Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
E-gas (ride by wire) that works with Race ABS & DTC
Four Settings: Rain, Sport, Race, Slick
Aluminum gas tank
Built in laptimer
Optional Gear Shift Assistant
Variable intake runners
Asymmetrical headlights derived directly from endurance racing
Dry weight of 404 lbs., 450lbs wet with full tank, 455.3 wet with full tank
and ABS.
Available colors are Acid Green Metallic, Mineral Silver Metallic, Thunder
Gray Metallic, and BMW Motorrad Motorsport colors.
Black frame with all colors
Mineral Silver and Thunder Grey come with Ostra Gray swingarm and wheels.
Acid Green and Motorsport come with a silver swingarm and gloss black wheels
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