FINALLY!!!!!!!!! Bmw S1000 RR

[nlakind]

BMW is finally releasing a bike worth looking at, driving, buying, etc.!

To my knowledge, BMW has never done a true sport bike, what they were waiting for, I'm really not sure, but I'm so excited for this!

193HP & the bike only weighs 404lbs.!! Incredible..

http://www.bmwplanetpower.com/

Engine & Drivetrain
* 999 cc
o Bore/Stroke (mm) – 80.0/49.7
o 193 hp @ 13,000 rpm
o 83 lb/ft @ 9,750 rpm
o Compression – 13.0:1
o 48mm throttle bodies
o 14,200 rpm redline
o Valves operated by single cam follower
* 6 speed gearbox
o Slipper clutch
o Multi disc wet clutch
o Chain final drive

Suspension
* 46mm USD forks
o Adjustable preload, rebound, and high and low speed compression
* Single Shock with linkage
o Adjustable preload, rebound, and compression
* Pressure cast (forged) aluminum wheels
o 3.5 x 17 front
o 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

[rcracer_tx]

Awesome bike

[Scorpion]

Flawless

[shahsk30]

i want it but i know i would hurt myself.

[JIM E92]

looks like a Kawasaki

[Bartman619]

Sweeeeeeeet...now if it can only win or get pole on WSBK.

[roozie2001]

Originally Posted by JIM E92

looks like a Kawasaki

i think thats a compliment. cuz kawasakis make great bikes

[rcracer_tx]

Originally Posted by shahsk30

i want it but i know i would hurt myself.

I would kill myself on a bike like that... would die happy though

[Rambler]

Originally Posted by JIM E92

looks like a Kawasaki

+1 I like many BMW bikes but the looks of this is barely distinguishable from any of the Japanese big 4 makes. In fact, this one is even busier than most. I prefer the look of the boxer twin, a BMW staple.

[nlakind]

Originally Posted by Rambler

+1 I like many BMW bikes but the looks of this is barely distinguishable from any of the Japanese big 4 makes. In fact, this one is even busier than most. I prefer the look of the boxer twin, a BMW staple.

this point of this bike(besides its looks) is that it's engineered like a bmw. 193hp & 404lbs. that will be the lightest street bike on the market

[m3pare]

wow

[to_riffic]

soo....u gonna get one nick?

[Deda]

oh boy...almost 200hp under your ass on one wheel...i will be affraid to drive that!

[imported_mega]

Originally Posted by nlakind

this point of this bike(besides its looks) is that it's engineered like a bmw. 193hp & 404lbs. that will be the lightest street bike on the market

there's lighter bikes out there

but that is light for a liter bike, and it's superbike horsepower on top of the light weight

for compairson the r1 is 419 and 180 hp, but that's wet weight, the 404 pounds is a dry weight

[Rambler]

Originally Posted by nlakind

this point of this bike(besides its looks) is that it's engineered like a bmw. 193hp & 404lbs. that will be the lightest street bike on the market

This should eventually translate well for them on the track and I applaud them for that. But it still has a generic Big 4 look to it which was apparantly BMW's intent in order to appeal to the masses.

From autoblog:

"We intend to take the four Japanese head-on. We did not intend to build a motorcycle like Ducati does or KTM does. We wanted to build a mainstream motorcycle," says Pieter de Waal, Vice President of BMW Motorrad USA.

For the street, I prefer riding something that has unique looks and sound. Oh, and it's gotta be a twin!

WSBK wins and top placements should be good for the company so I am happy to see this happening. But I hope BMW keeps on building models like the HP2 Sport!

[ragingclue]

Meh....

I always liked the K1200R simply because it was original and could still do relatively decent while riding with my friends. My CBR900RR was faster, but the K was my all time favorite.

Not really a fan of cookie cutter sports bikes, but there's really only so much originality you can put into a bike that is aimed at that segment.

[Nomad]

[nlakind]

Originally Posted by ra2fanatic

soo....u gonna get one nick?

most likely, yes!

Originally Posted by Rambler

This should eventually translate well for them on the track and I applaud them for that. But it still has a generic Big 4 look to it which was apparantly BMW's intent in order to appeal to the masses.

From autoblog:

"We intend to take the four Japanese head-on. We did not intend to build a motorcycle like Ducati does or KTM does. We wanted to build a mainstream motorcycle," says Pieter de Waal, Vice President of BMW Motorrad USA.

For the street, I prefer riding something that has unique looks and sound. Oh, and it's gotta be a twin!

WSBK wins and top placements should be good for the company so I am happy to see this happening. But I hope BMW keeps on building models like the HP2 Sport!

in regards to this bike appealing to "the masses", i have to say it's about time!

the "sport" bikes they've been making might be a nice ride but i wouldn't want to find out.. they're hideous to look at it & don't excel in performance in any regard. i'm extatic that bmw is finally stepping up their game & why not play w/ the big 4, they're doing it right!!!

[135forthewin]

Do want. Gotta love that adrenaline rush!

[Russian325is]

I loved it till I saw the headlights.......
http://www.gizmag.com/bmws-2010-s100...eleased/11655/

[03SG///M3]

I actually like that the headlights are not symmetrical.

[samps]

Maybe it's time for me to ride again...I gave it up a couple of years ago after riding Kawi's for several years.