BMW S1000RR

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BMW S1000RR
BMW S1000RR (K46)
ManufacturerBMW Motorrad
Production2008–present
ClassSport bike
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BMW S1000RR is a race oriented

four-cylinder engine redlined at 14,200 rpm.[3]

BMW made 1,000 S1000RRs in 2009 to satisfy World Superbike

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]

History

S1000RR engine cutaway at the BMW Museum.

2009–2011

2011 BMW S1000RR

The S1000RR was released in 2009 and was considered the best-equipped sport bike in the 1000 cc category, and with a bore and stroke of 80.0 mm × 49.7 mm (3.1 in × 2.0 in), it also had the biggest bore in its class. The bike came factory fitted with ABS and dynamic traction control, a first for road-going superbike at the time. On top of this, it came standard with three riding modes (Wet, Sport and Race) with an additional riding mode (Slick) available only after connecting a dongle, that you received with the bike, to a special jack under the seat. It was also the first production motorcycle to offer an optional

quick shifter. This is a clutchless shifter that allowed you to upshift with no clutch actuation even at full throttle. After the initial delivery of motorcycles the factory started shipping them with a software governor that limited RPM to 9000 for a short break in period that was later removed by the dealers.[6] The 2011 bike remained unchanged, keeping the same livery options, engine, chassis and suspension.[7][8]

2012

In 2012, the bike received slightly more significant changes. It was given new throttle maps for each of the four riding modes, to combat throttle response issues that customers were facing with the bike. To further aid this issue, BMW updated the throttle tube to be lighter and have a shorter pull. The intake and exhaust systems received updates: the ram air intake was made 20% larger and the

spring rates and valving in the suspension were revised, including special check valves to allow for completely independent compression and rebound adjustment, coupled with a 10-way adjustable steering damper. The 2012 visual updates included a new face of the tachometer as well as new heel plates, a slimmer-looking tail section and reshaped side panels with plastic winglets: these were said to improve aerodynamics at speed. Smaller visual updates included grilles on the side of the tank plastics and a new "RR" logo.[9]

2013 and HP4

In 2013 the bike did not receive updates to the same extent as the 2012 bike. However, BMW introduced the HP4 variant, a more track-oriented version of the standard S1000RR. The 2013 HP4 saw the ride-by-wire system again taken to a level unseen outside of the WSBK and

brake calipers. The riding modes of the HP4 differ from the standard bike, in that it allows for all 144 kW (193 hp; 196 PS) to be accessed in four modes. The HP4 also introduced combined braking, meaning that in all modes except slick, the back brake is applied automatically when the rider applies the front brake. It was offered in multiple race kit packages, ranging from the stock claimed 144 kW (193 hp; 196 PS) of the S1000RR all the way up to a claimed 158 kW (212 hp; 215 PS). The 2013 HP4 was also equipped with more electronic features, launch control and pit-mode, all accessible from the controls on the handlebars. The bike was also given its own colorway and an HP4-specific tachometer face. Also available at extra cost was a competition and premium package which included HP carbon engine belly pan, side spoilers and trim, HP folding clutch and brake levers, HP adjustable rider footrests, standard forged wheels finished in Racing Blue Metallic, a decal kit, (optional) heated grips, a pillion rider kit and an anti-theft alarm.[11]

2014 BMW S1000RR

2014 and HP4

The 2014 S1000RR saw some more minor updates and the first race-ABS as standard. The handlebars were also slightly modified, as well as some very minor changes to the fairings.[12] The HP4 variant was sold for the second year with no major changes; available at extra cost was a premium package which included HP carbon engine spoiler and trim, HP folding clutch and brake levers, HP adjustable rider footrests, standard forged wheels finished in Racing Blue Metallic, a decal kit, heated grips, a pillion rider kit and an anti-theft alarm.[13]

2015

In 2015, the S1000RR saw major updates and changes. Notably, the bike now weighed 4 kg (8.8 lb) less and gained 4.4 kW (5.9 hp; 6.0 PS) to a claimed output of 148 kW (198 hp; 201 PS). This was achieved through reshaping the ports, a new cam profile, lighter valves and shorter

lean angle sensors that provide a readout on the dash.[14] The 2015 bikes lighter chassis consists of four individual aluminium cast pieces welded together with the engine tilted forward at a 32 degree angle and integrated as a load-bearing element. The fork overlap of the immersion tubes was reduced to 6 mm (0.2 in) and the steering head angle increased 0.5 degrees to 66.5 without any change in the yoke offset. The swingarm pivot point was lowered by 3 mm (0.1 in) and the wheelbase lengthened by 15 mm (0.6 in). The new chassis geometry provides increased rider feedback from the front end the rear wheel.[15] The visual updates to the S1000RR were also vast, with the asymmetric headlights being swapped (high beam left, low beam right), a softer nose and all new colorways. The muffler was changed to a larger can, while the fairings became more aerodynamically advanced adding vents and slips to allow for better stability at high speed.[15]

2017

In 2017, a non-street legal, track-only variant, the HP4 Race was added, made in a limited production run of 750 units.[16]

2019

The S1000RR received a full model change for 2019 at the November 2018 EICMA, Milan, Italy. The 999 cc (61.0 cu in) four-cylinder engine is entirely new, which is claimed to produce 152 kW (204 hp; 207 PS) at 13,500 rpm (up 4.5 kW (6.0 hp; 6.1 PS) from the previous iteration) and 113 N⋅m (83 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 11,000 rpm. This new engine employs BMW ShiftCam technology on the intake side, which varies intake valve timing and lift. The system has sliding concentric outer shafts, with two different cam profiles on them, on a splined inner shaft with the drive on one end. An ECU-controlled motor switches between low- and high-speed cams at 9,000 rpm in under 10 milliseconds, which produce soft, low-lift, short-duration cams for low-down and midrange torque, then a more aggressive profile cams for peak power production. The outer shafts are moved by a movable pin engaging in a cammed slot on the shaft, which slides the outer camshaft section left and right as needed. BMW claims the addition of this system gives the S1000RR a more linear torque curve than its predecessor.

Aside from power increase, the S1000RR's engine gains a weight loss of nearly 4 kg (9 lb) and a more compact external design. This was achieved through the use of specialized parts, like hollow-bored titanium intake valves and new DLC rocker arms that are said to be 25% lighter. The camshafts are now directly powered by the crankshaft, thus eliminating the need for the previous idler gear. The water and oil pumps are combined into one component for a compact design. The exhaust system is also 1.28 kg (2.8 lb) lighter on the 2019 model, which contributes to a total 11 kg (24 lb) loss in comparison to its predecessor. This brings the overall curb weight of 197 kg (434 lb).

To harness the power output, BMW gave the S1000RR a package of electronics suite of rider aids, including ABS Pro (cornering ABS), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Dynamic Traction Control Wheelie Function, Shift Assistant Pro (which allows for clutchless up and downshifts), Hill Start Control (HSC), Launch Control and Pit Lane Limiter. There are four preset riding modes: "Rain", "Road", "Dynamic" and "Race", as well as three "Pro" modes, which can be custom tuned and come with a three-stage engine-braking adjustment.

The chassis has been revamped for the 2019 S1000RR, which is focusing on weight reduction while improving handling. The aluminium perimeter frame drops 1.28 kg (2.8 lb) of weight, now using the engine as more of a load-bearing unit and reducing width by 13 mm (0.51 in). With a focus on improving agility, BMW steepened the steering head angle to 66.9 degrees and reduced trail to 93.9 mm (3.70 in). The wheelbase has been increased by 9 mm (0.35 in). The front suspension is a 45 mm (1.77 in) inverted telescopic fork, which is decreased in size from 46 mm (1.81 in), that is claimed to optimize flex and midcorner feel. BMW Dynamic Damping Control (DDC) semi-active suspension is still available on the S1000RR as an option, which has been enhanced with updated damping settings. The fuel tank and seat design are now slimmer. The front fairing is narrower and more aerodynamic than its predecessor, also housing twin symmetrical LED headlights, with the intake directly centered at the front for optimum airflow. The instrumentation now uses a 6.5-inch TFT display, which has four preset settings.

The M package, the first of any BMW motorcycle, is available, which includes motorsport paint finish, M carbon fiber wheels, an M lightweight battery, M Chassis Kit with rear ride height adjustment and swingarm pivot, the M Sport seat and a "Pro" riding mode. The package reduces the weight further to 193.5 kg (427 lb).[17][18][19][20]

M1000RR 2021

The higher-spec variant of the S1000RR, called M1000RR, was unveiled in September 2020 intended as a basis for racing but still road legal.[21][22] The first BMW motorcycle to carry the 'M' prefix normally associated with cars,[23] the machine has extensive modifications in powerplant, chassis, exhaust and braking. The fairing has aerodynamic winglets that provide downforce.[24][25]

2022

BMW S1000RR with shift-cam
2022 BMW S1000RR (K67)

Three variants of the S1000 RR announced on 30 September 2022 are the M package, Style Passion and Black Storm Metallic.[26][27]

Updates include:

  • new front design with improved aerodynamics
  • high windscreen
  • a new steering angle sensor with Brake Slide Assist and Slide Control
  • integration of M components and improvements to the electronics and crucial processes for modifying the bike for use on the race tracks
  • short licence plate holder
  • optional tail-hump cover for the passenger seat
  • updated TFT display
  • 210 horsepower

The M package includes:

  • Exclusive Light White/M Motorsport paint
  • M Sport seat for optimum feel
  • M race cover kit for rear seat
  • Weight-optimized M Carbon wheels with M graphics or the alternatively available M forged wheels.
  • Updated M winglets that provide increased downforce at speed
  • M braking system
  • Milled parts for foot and hand controls.

Road racing

Race bike differences

The factory race bike used in the Superbike World Championship differs in a number of ways from the production bike.[28] Its engine has a higher

wet weight of 162 kg (357 lb) compared with 207.7 kg (458 lb) for the production model.[citation needed
]

Superbike World Championship

On 26 June 2008, Spanish rider

2009 Superbike World Championship season, the highest race result achieved by Corser was fifth place in the Czech Republic, and Xaus achieved seventh place in Italy.[31]

During the

2010 FIM Superstock 1000 Championship season, Ayrton Badovini dominated by winning every single race but one on the S1000RR.[32]
This result was significant because the Superstock class of WSBK is where the machines most closely resemble the stock offerings at the showroom. On 13 May 2012, Italian rider Marco Melandri riding for the factory BMW Motorrad team was the first to secure a win for the S1000RR in World Superbike competition at the British round in Donington Park.[33] His teammate Leon Haslam came in second giving BMW a "One Two" finish.

MotoGP CRT Class

On 2012 Qatar Grand Prix, US rider Colin Edwards rode a S1000RR engined motorcycle for the Forward Racing team.[34] This history making inaugural CRT Class debut, where 1,000 cc tuned factory production motorcycle engines competed for the first time alongside the current MotoGP machines. The S1000RR engined Suter machine placed first in its class and finished 12th overall.

Isle of Man TT

The S1000RR has been used by various riders at the Isle of Man TT since 2010.[35] On 31 May 2014, Michael Dunlop won the superbike class race on his factory-prepared bike entered by Hawk Racing, a UK-based BSB team operating as Buildbase BMW Motorrad, breaking a 75-year gap between wins for BMW.[36][37] Three days later, Dunlop repeated his victory in the Superstock class, running under his own MD Racing BMW banner. He stated "...this is a great result for BMW. It’s great for a manufacturer when a road bike wins a TT”.[38] Dunlop completed a hat-trick of BMW victories with a Senior TT win on Friday, 6 June.[39]

Dunlop won the Superbike and Senior races at the 2016 TT festival on essentially the same machine, again provided by Hawk Racing, setting a new absolute solo-machine course record, averaging 215.591 km/h (133.962 mph), set during one-lap of the six-lap event held on the

37-mile road course.[40]

Macau Grand Prix

Peter Hickman won the Macau Grand Prix in 2015 and 2016.[citation needed]

Marketing

A 2012 S1000RR in BMW Motorsport livery.

In March 2010, BMW released a video on YouTube titled "The oldest trick in the world", which highlighted the S1000RR's acceleration by pulling a tablecloth off a long 20-seat dining table without disturbing the place settings and table decorations. Its popularity turned the ad viral, with 1.4 million views in the first ten days,[41] and more than 3.7 million views as of October 2010.[42] The October 27, 2010 MythBusters episode "Tablecloth Chaos" tested whether the trick could be reproduced. The stunt was replicated in detail, with the exception that a different and less powerful motorcycle was used—a Buell 1125R, owned and ridden by the show's co-presenter Jamie Hyneman. The opinion of the television program was that the video was fake as the only way it could be reproduced was by placing a plastic sheet on top of the tablecloth—thus eliminating any contact between the tablecloth and the table settings.[43]

Recall

BMW issued a recall for bikes built between Sept. 1, 2011, through April 10, 2012 to address an issue with bolts that secure the connecting rods to the crankshaft that could loosen at high engine speeds.[44]The. 2023/24 M1000RR seems to have engine problems. A few youtube channels have shown catastrophic engine failure in these models

Specifications

Specification[45] 2010–2014 2015–2018 2019–present
Engine & transmission
Layout
inline-four
Capacity 999 cc (61.0 cu in)
Bore × stroke 80 mm × 49.7 mm (3.1 in × 2.0 in)
Compression ratio 13.0:1 13.3:1
Cooling system Liquid-cooled
Carburation Fuel injection
Starter Electric
Transmission 6-speed constant-mesh sequential manual
Final drive Chain
Cycle parts & suspension
Frame Aluminium twin-spar
Front suspension Inverted 46 mm (1.81 in) telescopic fork, 125 mm (4.9 in) travel Inverted 46 mm (1.81 in) telescopic fork, 120 mm (4.7 in) travel Inverted 45 mm (1.77 in) telescopic fork, 120 mm (4.7 in) travel
Front tyre 120/70-17
Front rim 3.5*17
Front brakes Dual 320 mm (12.6 in)
caliper
Rear suspension Aluminium
monoshock, preload/rebound damping adjustable, 130 mm (5.1 in) travel
Aluminium swingarm with monoshock, preload/rebound damping adjustable, 130 mm (5.1 in) travel Aluminium swingarm with monoshock, preload/rebound damping adjustable, 118 mm (4.6 in) travel
Rear tyre 190/55-17
Rear rim 6.0*17
Rear brakes Single 220 mm (8.7 in) disc brake with single-piston caliper
Dimensions
Length 2,056 mm (80.94 in) 2,050 mm (80.71 in) 2,073 mm (81.6 in)
Width 826 mm (32.5 in) 846 mm (33.3 in)
Height 1,138 mm (44.80 in) 1,140 mm (44.88 in)
Seat height 820 mm (32.3 in) 815 mm (32.1 in) 824 mm (32.4 in)
Wheelbase 1,422 mm (55.98 in) 1,425 mm (56.10 in) 1,441 mm (56.7 in)
Wet weight 204 kg (450 lb) 197 kg (434 lb)
Fuel capacity 17.5 L (3.8 imp gal; 4.6 US gal) 16.5 L (3.6 imp gal; 4.4 US gal)

Performance

Parameter Result
0–100 km/h (62.1 mph) 3.1 s, 43 m (141 ft)[46]
0–161 km/h (100 mph) 5.13 s[47]
0–193 km/h (120 mph) 7.22 s[47]
0–200 km/h (124.3 mph) 7.87 s, 209 m (686 ft)
0–250 km/h (155.3 mph) 10.4 s, 426 m (1,398 ft)
0–280 km/h (174.0 mph) 14.8 s, 750 m (2,460 ft)[48]
0–300 km/h (186.4 mph) 19.1 s, 1,112 m (3,648 ft)[49]
0–402 m (14 mi) 10.02 s at 254.27 km/h (158 mph)[47]
0–1,609 m (1 mi) 24.98 s at 297.73 km/h (185 mph)[47]
Braking distance 250–0 km/h (155–0 mph) 229 m (751 ft)[49]
Top speed 303 km/h (188 mph)[50]

Awards

See also

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