Since the Bayerische Motoren Werke has had a presence in Superbike racing, its back with the new S1000RR. The all-new inline-four is being campaigned in this years World Superbike Championship by Alpha Racing with veteran riders Troy Corser and Ruben Xaus.
Of course, going head to head with the Japanese and Italian competition wont be easy. "With this bike, we are taking the battle to their battlefield, to play by their rules," von Kuenheim acknowledges. "This year we hope to develop the bike and finish in the top 10. For 2010, we expect top finishes and commercial success."
Price $13,800
Year 2010
Manufacturer BMW
Model S1000RR
Compression Ratio 13.0:1
Cooling liquid-cooled
Fuel System Fuel-Injected
Engine Displacement 999ccCompression Ratio 13.0:1
Starting System Electric
Transmission 6 speed
Final Drive Chain
Engine Type Inline Four-Cylinder DOHC 4-valves per cylinder
Bore & Stroke 80mm x 49.7mm
Ignition Electronic BMS-K-P
Rake and Trail 23.9-degrees x 95.6mm
Wheel Base 56.38 in. (1432mm)
Seat Height 32.28 in.
Front Suspension 46mm USD forks Adjustable preload, rebound, and high, low speed compression
Rear Suspension Single Shock with linkage, Adjustable preload, rebound, and compression
Front Brake Dual 320mm floating rotors, Radial mounted 4 piston Brembo calipers
Rear Brake Single fixed 220mm rear rotor, Single piston floating rear caliper
Front Tire 120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tire 190/50 ZR 17
Fuel Capacity 4.6 gal.
Dry Weight 404 lbs.
