Jeff headed to Portugal last week to ride the all-new (every single part is new) 2019 BMW S 1000 RR at Estoril Circuit. Three 15 min sessions plus a warm up gave The Ed the chance to sample the bike on the OEM S21 tyres and on slicks as well as sample the electronics just enough to get a feel for what the bike has to offer and it is impressive.
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A full technical breakdown and ride impression will be up shortly, followed of course by a more in-depth review once we get our hands on a bike Down Under and can test it to the full potential. For the moment, please enjoy some laps with Jeff and BMW test rider, ex 250 GP hero Jurgen Fuchs…
2019 BMW S 1000 RR M
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2019 BMW S 1000 RR Std Specifications
As tested – M Package, which includes Pro Mode, Motorsport Paint, M carbon-fibre wheels, M lightweight battery, M sport seat, M chassis kit with ride height adjustment and swingarm pivot adjustment. Mirrors were removed, tested on Bridgestone S21 then Bridgestone V02 slicks.
Price: TBA
Claimed Power: 152kW[207hp]@13500rpm
Claimed Torque: 113Nm[@10500rpm
Wet/Dry Weight: 197kg
Fuel capacity: 16.5L
Engine: Liquid-cooled in-line four-cylinder engine, 999cc, DOHC, 80 x 49.7mm bore x stroke, Valve activation via individual rocker arms, variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam,
Gearbox: Constant mesh six-speed
Clutch: Self-reinforcing multi-plate anti-hopping wet clutch
Chassis: Aluminium composite bridge frame, self-supporting engine, aluminium underslung double-sided swinging arm
Suspension: Marzocchi USD telescopic fork, slide tube diameter 45mm, spring preload, compression and rebound stage adjustable, Marzocchi central spring strut rear, spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound stage
Brakes: BMW Motorrad ABS Pro, dual 320mm rotors, radial four-piston Hayes calipers, single rear 220mm rotor, single-piston floating Brembo caliper
Wheels & Tyres: Die-cast aluminium wheels, 3.50 x 17in, 6.00 x 17in, 120/70 ZR17, 190/55 ZR17
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 1441mm
Seat height: 824mm
Overall width: 846mm
Overall Length: 2073mm
Instruments: 6.5-inch TFT screen, multiple display modes
2019 BMW S 1000 RR GALLERY
