Race Inspired 2010 BMW S1000RR
Right on time for the World Superbike Championship race at the tradition-steeped high-speed track in the royal park of Monza, the new BMW S 1000 is in the pit lane and ready to go: BMW Motorrad’s first ever superbike. With a completely newly developed innovative 4-cylinder in-line engine with 193 bhp and a weight of just 204 kg fully fuelled and 183 kg dry weight, this supersports bike sets the benchmark – not just in terms of power-to-weight ratio. With the lightest Race ABS weighing just 2.5 kg and the traction control system DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) as a special equipment feature, it also brings new standards to the areas of riding dynamics, riding safety and innovation.
When this new BMW motorcycle starts in the 2009 World Superbike Championship, it will be possible to see how close the serial production model is to the racing bike. To achieve this, the serial motorcycle offers a vehicle concept which is absolutely consistent in all areas: top output, broad engine speed range, high revving ability, optimum rigidity of the chassis and a perfect engine set-up are a requirement. But also easy ridability, agile handling and especially safety features such as rider assistance systems like ABS and traction control are at the top of customer wish-lists in the top league of supersports motorcycles nowadays.
The BMW Motorrad development team entered completely new territory when it started work on the S 1000 RR. The task that faced them was enormous and they required a high level of motivation to set a new benchmark here – and this is what they came up with:
Top figures in terms of engine and ride performance.
Stable chassis with outstanding handling and traction.
Unmistakable, dynamic BMW Motorrad design.
Very low vehicle weight.
Top quality as is characteristic of BMW.
Unique within the competition
4-cylinder engines and aluminium bridge frames have been established in this peed league for decades. Riding dynamics, long-term durability and manufacturability all benefit from this principle. And BMW Motorrad succeeded in achieving significant improvements in virtually all areas. The European art of engineering is demonstrated here not just with many differentiation features in terms of technology, performance and design but especially in the bike’s highly compact overall conception.
Even though the S 1000 R is designed more uncompromisingly for supersports use than any other BMW, it has many of the virtues which have always been characteristic of BMW: it combines extreme sporty flair and riding dynamics with a high level of suitability for everyday use, easy handling and absolute ride stability, impressive performance, the highest level of active safety and a dynamic, distinctive design – while still boasting outstanding ergonomics and aerodynamics. Other characteristic BMW Motorrad qualities provide a real bonus in the supersports segment, such as durability, manufacturing quality and the best possible environmental compatibility due to state-of-the-art emission controls with two closed-loop 3-way catalytic converters to prepare the bike to meet future exhaust emission regulations.
The Race ABS, specially developed for the S 1000 RR and its use for supersports racing, is available as an special equipment feature ex works, providing a definite plus in terms of active safety when braking. The electronically regulated traction control system DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) – likewise an optional extra – also offers an enormous increase in active riding safety when accelerating. Whether on a wet surface (“Rain”), road (“Sport”), race track with supersports tyres (“Race”) or race track with slicks (“Slick”) – the system offers the appropriate mode for all conditions – at the press of a button. In order to ensure the very highest level of performance and safety, the Race ABS and traction control systems are of course entirely coordinated with each other.
Intake and outlet valves in titanium and very small and light individual cam followers combined with a short tooth-type chain for the camshaft driven by an intermediate gear enable the highest level of speed resistance and precise adherence to valve timing while also occupying a small space. The result is a particularly low basic engine weight of 59.8 kg and a very narrow overall width.
The exhaust system of the S 1000 RR, made entirely of high-grade steel, has outstanding performance characteristics: designed according to the 4-in-2-in-1 principle with four equally long individual manifolds, it initially runs into two pipes under the engine casing and then into a large-volume front silencer. Finally there is a very short, dynamically designed rear silencer: after all, a homogeneous output and torque curve and thus excellent ridability are crucial requirements for sporty performance on the road and fast lap times on the race track. Linked to mapping, engine speed and throttle position, a control motor regulates the degree of opening via two exhaust flaps and the connection between the two manifold pipes. In this way, reduced exhaust gas counter pressure (similar to that in a race silencer) increases filling.
he Race ABS, specially developed for the S 1000 RR and its use for supersports racing, is available as an special equipment feature ex works, providing a 
definite plus in terms of active safety when braking. The electronically regulated traction control system DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) – likewise an optional extra – also offers an enormous increase in active riding safety when accelerating. Whether on a wet surface (“Rain”), road (“Sport”), race track with supersports tyres (“Race”) or race track with slicks (“Slick”) – the system offers the appropriate mode for all conditions – at the press of a button. In order to ensure the very highest level of performance and safety, the Race ABS and traction control systems are of course entirely coordinated with each other.
Intake and outlet valves in titanium and very small and light individual cam followers combined with a short tooth-type chain for the camshaft driven by an intermediate gear enable the highest level of speed resistance and precise adherence to valve timing while also occupying a small space. The result is a particularly low basic engine weight of 59.8 kg and a very narrow overall width.
The exhaust system of the S 1000 RR, made entirely of high-grade steel, has outstanding performance characteristics: designed according to the 4-in-2-in-1 principle with four equally long individual manifolds, it initially runs into two pipes under the engine casing and then into a large-volume front silencer. Finally there is a very short, dynamically designed rear silencer: after all, a homogeneous output and torque curve and thus excellent ridability are crucial requirements for sporty performance on the road and fast lap times on the race track. Linked to mapping, engine speed and throttle position, a control motor regulates the degree of opening via two exhaust flaps and the connection between the two manifold pipes. In this way, reduced exhaust gas counter pressure (similar to that in a race silencer) increases filling.
At a weight of 206.5 kg road-ready and fully fuelled, the S 1000 RR is by far the lightest 1000 cc ABS supersports model. The bridge frame in aluminium perfectly integrates the engine, tilted forward by 32 degrees, for optimum torsional stiffness combined with minimum weight. At the front there is an ample upside-down fork with 46 mm stanchion diameter, at the rear a torsionally stiff swing arm in aluminium with single suspension strut controlled by a relay lever. The rear frame is a welded construction made of light alloy profiles bolted to the main frame – this is especially appreciated by riders and teams in practice due to the low weight but high level of stability and a certain robustness on the race track.
The fact that the rider is the central focus is demonstrated by the active, concentrated and front-wheel-oriented seat position, entirely geared towards the rider and the bike’s use for racing purposes. The sophisticated ergonomics equally addresses the needs of short and tall riders. The fuel tank section is as narrow as in a 600 cc bike and gives the rider a sense of excellent controllability. In spite of the fact that the bike has the largest cylinder bore in the segment at 80 mm along with the resulting cylinder head width, the front silhouette of the S 1000 RR is extremely narrow. Nonetheless it provides a highly efficient cooling air through-flow. And it offers outstanding aerodynamics, too: with the S 1000 RR, BMW Motorrad offers its customers a vehicle which sets new standards in terms of performance within the supersports segment.
The paint finishes available highlight the unique, dynamic character of the new BMW S 1000 RR:
Mineral Silver metallic in conjunction with Ostra Grey swing arm and wheels provides a highly technical, clear contrast and gives the S 1000 RR an extremely light, compact and dynamic appearance without making it seem brash.
The colour option Thunder Grey metallic deliberately avoids such powerful contrasts, providing a compact look in combination with Ostra Grey swing arm and wheels
In bold Acid Green metallic the S 1000 RR makes a clear sporty statement. Here again there is a powerful contrast, impressively underscoring the dynamic character of the S 1000 RR. In this colour version the swing arm is anodised silver, with wheels in high-gloss black.
At an additional charge the new S 1000 RR is also available in a paint finish based on that of the superbike racing factory racing machines of the Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport. Here the bike is finished in Alpine White non-metallic, Magma Red non-metallic and Lupine Blue metallic. Once again the swing arm is in anodised silver and the wheels are finished in high-gloss black in these versions.
In all colour versions, the frame is black.
An additional visual highlight of all colour versions is the red spring of the suspension strut.
Here is an overview of the technical highlights:
Excellent performance figures and top level riding dynamics within the supersports segment
4-cylinder in-line engine, traditional upsweep of the crankshaft by 180 degrees for even ignition intervals, wet sump lubrication
Engine output 142 kW (193 bhp) at 13,000 rpm and maximum torque of 112 Nm at 9,750 rpm
Capacity: 999 cc, bore 80 mm, stroke 49.7 mm. The particularly short-stroke bore/stroke ratio of 0.621 is the basis for an absolute high-output power unit with the very highest level of performance
At a weight of 206.5 kg road-ready and fully fuelled it is the lightest supersports bike in the supersports category with ABS
1.05 or 1.06 kg per bhp (with/without Race ABS): the best power-to-weight ratio in its category
Special equipment feature Race ABS for outstanding brake performance and brake safety. The system weighs just 2.5 kg, while other solutions here weigh anything up to 10 kg.
Optional extra: traction control DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) in conjunction with Race ABS for excellent performance and maximum active riding safety when accelerating
The only supersports bike with Race ABS and DTC (Dynamic Traction Control)
Performance modes can be selected by rider by pressing button, covering wet surface, road, race track with sports tyres and race track with slicks
Fully coordinated set-up of Race ABS, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) and engine management for all four modes
Extremely speed resistant valve control mechanism with individual cam followers and titanium valves based on BMW Formula 1 engines
Innovative exhaust gas system with small, short rear silencer, front silencer and electronically regulated interference pipe valves as well as controlled exhaust flap and two close-loop 3-way catalytic convertersOptimum fuel dosage with maximum functional reliability due to e-gas (electronic throttle control) based on two Bowden cables (opener, closer) to the throttle valve sensor
Fulfilment of all valid environment standards with the potential to meet future exhaust regulations due to two closed-loop catalytic converters and digital engine management system
Damper elements with broad adjustment range in the spring rest and compression stage as well as large damping reserves, especially for use on the race track
New, clearly defined and therefore simple adjustment facilities for suspension set-up
Aluminium fuel tank unique in this segment – for further weight reduction
Thrilling handling combined with excellent high-speed and braking stability
Multifunctional instrument panel with racing features such as lap timer. All settings can be made directly from the handlebar grips
New shift generation with optimised ergonomics
Sophisticated aerodynamics and sporty ergonomics to suit short and tall riders alike
HP shift assistant as optional extra, to shift up without clutch activation or interference of traction
Extensive range of extras and tailor-made accessories to high BMW quality standards
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