A SUPERMOTORCYCLE FOR SUPERLATIVES
You have 205 HP under you, and you’re always looking for the perfect line and pushing yourself to the edge. With a maximum torque of 83 lb-ft at 11,000 rpm and a torque curve of at least 74 lb-ft throughout a range of 5,500 to 14,500 rpm, unrestrained power pushes your RR to its limit. We are now entering the next level of performance, ten years after the first generation of the RR enthralled the motorcycle industry. From the front to the back, we have overhauled practically every part of the RR. Less weight and noticeably better performance as a result. Are you prepared to take the lead and to #NeverStopChallenging? Your RR is here.
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S1000RR BMW
The BMW S1000RR is a race-oriented sport bike that was first developed by BMW Motorrad to participate in the 2009 Superbike World Championship and is currently being produced commercially. Its 999 cc (61.0 cu in) four-cylinder engine, which reaches its redline at 14,200 rpm, was unveiled in Munich in April 2008.
BMW produced 1,000 S1000RRs in 2009 to meet World Superbike homologation criteria, but increased output in 2010 to prepare the bike for retail sales. It has an optional electronic traction control system in addition to the basic anti-lock braking system. It weighs 204 kg (450 lb) when wet and generates 148.4 kW (199.0 horsepower; 201.8 PS) at 13,500 rpm as of 2016. It was the most potent motorcycle in its class on the dyno, producing 133.6 kW (179.2 horsepower; 181.6 PS) at the rear wheel.
Performance of the new S1000RR engine
BMW updated the S1000RR engine in 2012, 2015, and 2017 as part of its ongoing improvement process.
Up until the most recent model, peak horsepower had largely remained constant, but the engine’s main advancements have been in the form of increased bottom and midrange torque.
Although it was quite the howler and behaved more like a Supersport 600 cc motorcycle on steroids, the first S1000RR engine was and is still ballistic. Warp drive didn’t actually start until the engine reached a speed of 7000 rpm or more. Below that, while still quick, it lagged behind some of its competitors.
Given that the S1000RR engine served as the 1000 cc benchmark for such a long time and that Kawasaki and Yamaha were among the first Japanese manufacturers to respond with a brand-new motorcycle, it is obvious that Yamaha probably borrowed some design cues from the S1000RR engine, as evidenced by the R1’s engine’s power delivery.
If you look at graphs side by side, the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 engine’s power delivery is actually quite similar.
On most Dynos, the most recent S1000RR engine produces roughly 15-20 hp more at peak than the previous model, which is incredibly impressive.
The amount of power and torque the S1000RR engine produces at the bottom and middle of the power range is maybe even more impressive.
It outperforms every other 1000cc sport bike and produces torque and power in the low and mid-ranges that would be expected if it had a 100 cc larger engine.
As the new engine uses BMW ShiftCam technology on the intake that alters intake valve timing and lift, you can thank the S1000RR’s new shift-cam for that. I
On a splined inner shaft with the drive on one end, it has sliding concentric outer shafts with two different cam profiles on them.
In less than 10 milliseconds, an ECU-controlled motor shifts between low- and high-speed cams, producing soft, low-lift, short-duration cams for low-down and intermediate torque before more aggressive profile cams for peak power output.
The outcomes are very astounding. There are other motorcycles that use comparable technology, such as Suzuki’s most recent GSX-R1000, but if you look at dyno charts, you might argue that BMW’s implementation is the greatest we have ever seen.
Because motorcycle manufacturers demand shorter stroke, higher revving engines to achieve ever-higher peak horsepower figures, these engines lose power and torque in the middle and lower rpm ranges, which is why these innovative cam designs are so crucial.
Don’t worry, spec-sheet fighters; the ’20 RR will surpass your friend’s model from the previous generation.
According to manufacturer claims, the S 1000 RR boasts 205 horsepower at 13,500 rpm and 83 ft/lbs of torque at 11,000 rpm for 2020. This is an increase of 6 horsepower and a massive 15 ft/lbs! Dyno results don’t always tell the whole picture, but they do help with the prized roadside bragging rights. Engineers placed the engine on a diet, losing nine pounds overall, with the new lightweight crankshaft alone responsible for 3.5 of those losses. By further reducing the mass of the drivetrain’s components, hollow-bore titanium valves enable the new engine produce more get-up-and-go than ever. One drawback of all those lightweight internal components is that when the engine is revving hard, you can feel quite a bit of vibration through the grips. However, if your eyes are fixed on the track, you quickly forget about this.
What is the horsepower of the 2020 BMW S1000RR?
The BMW S 1000 RR for 2020 A 999cc four-cylinder inline engine with four titanium valves per cylinder powers the BMW S1000RR. Additionally, it incorporates BMW ShiftCam technology and wet-sump lubrication. The motorcycle’s engine generates 83 lb-ft of torque and 205 horsepower.
What horsepower is a 2022 BMW S1000RR equipped with?
BMW S 1000 RR 2022; $16,995 You have 205 HP under you, and you’re always looking for the perfect line and pushing yourself to the edge. With a maximum torque of 83 lb-ft at 11,000 rpm and a torque curve of at least 74 lb-ft over a range of 5,500 to 14,500, unrestrained power pushes your RR to its limit.
What is the BHP of a BMW S1000RR?
The gasoline tank capacity of the BMW S 1000 RR is 16.5 liters, and the vehicle’s mileage is approximately 12 km per gallon. The 4-cylinder gasoline engine has a 999 cc engine capacity. The engine has a 6-speed transmission and can produce a maximum of 204 horsepower and a maximum torque of 113 Nm. The valve timings and strokes are varied by the shift cam technology, which improves performance in the mid- and low-range. The new engine generation features a lighter exhaust as well as being lighter than the previous generation. The weight difference between the current and previous generations is 11 kg.
How quickly can the BMW S1000RR travel?
It is not surprising that the most recent S1000RR is devastating in a straight line or that it is faster than the original, which for a very long time served as one of two standard motorcycles for straight-line speed together with the Gen 2 Hayabusa.
The new S1000RR sits at the top of the pile with the Panigale V4 and RSV1100 where the three trade blows for straight-line supremacy if we omit the H2 and H2R as well as other specialty motorcycles. The R1 will likely come next, possibly followed by the current GSX-R1000.
Despite that, the newest CBR1000RR-R would also rank highly. Forget the ZZR14/ZX14, Gen 2 Hayabusa, and the somewhat less powerful Gen 3, since they will frequently lead from a dig owing to their weight. On a highway, however, the most recent litrebikes easily defeat those heavyweights because they produce more horsepower and are much lighter.
The S1000RR has the same challenging 0-60 mph times as any other lightweight litrebikes.
Even with launch and wheelie control, which are both absolutely capable, it is difficult to go faster than three seconds on the S1000RR, which can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds at a speed of 9000 rpm in first gear.
The rider’s talent, luck, and the weather that day will all play a part in achieving a sub-three-second 0-60 time, not the bike.
Wheelies are an issue even at 60 mph while in first gear. Because 200 horsepower cannot be used instantly, the new BMW must shift into second gear to reach 100 mph, which it does in 5.50 seconds.
Most litrebikes from the past 20 years can reach a speed of 100 mph in between 5 and 6 seconds, but for the newest litrebikes and the S1000RR, it’s when second and third are engaged that it becomes simpler to convert that incredible power into forward motion.
The new S1000RR accelerates from 0 to 200 km/h in 6.55 seconds and from 150 mph to the quarter-mile mark in 9.43 seconds, all before reaching its mind-boggling terminal speed of 156 mph!
Older litrebikes can do it too! Yes, it can, but a lot of what a motorcycle will be able to accomplish in a quarter mile depends more on the rider’s skill, size, and weight, as well as the weather that day.
On a litrebike, a very amazing 60 ft time is required to enter the nines. The majority of the litrebikes I’ve tested with 150 horsepower or more have 60-foot times of roughly 1.9 seconds. To achieve sub-10s at this horsepower level, 1.7 to 1.8 seconds are often needed.
Unless you have even more insane power than the S1000RR to make up time lost during the dig, you won’t be in the 9s if you baby it.
All other factors being equal, the S1000RR has an incredible trap speed of 156 mph, thus with a better launch we might easily reach 9.8s at 156 mph +.
If we are going to measure from a dig, the Superbike standard should truly be 0-180 mph. If we take the H2R out of the equation, the 19+ S1000RR is the fastest bike in the test.
It clocks an astounding 14.27 seconds, beating the Panigale V4 by a few tenths. It beats the Gen 1 S1000RRtested by almost two full seconds.
How quick is the BMW S1000RR from 2022?
According to the manufacturer, this blend of technology and engineering will enable the new BMW S1000RR to reach speeds of 125 mph or more. The BMW S 1000 RR is rumored to have a top speed of 188 mph.
How many miles are there in a BMW S1000RR?
The average lifespan of a BMW motorbike is around 200,000 miles, but this might vary depending on the model, how well the bike is maintained, and the type of riding it is exposed to. A well-maintained BMW motorcycle can last 50 years if you ride it 4000 miles each year on average.
Is a BMW S1000RR the quickest motorcycle?
The Hunter Sills Racing team left Bolivia’s Mike Cook’s Top Speed Shootout with an unofficial speed record and an official speed record, which are both subject to FIM approval.
At 229 mph, the HSR team set a new record for the fastest speed on a 1,000cc naturally aspirated four-cylinder, partially streamlined motorbike. Yes, this is a very specific record, but it is still astounding. The fastest speed ever recorded for a customized BMW motorbike was achieved by the same team’s BMW S1000RR, which reached 242 mph. Erin Sills, who previously smashed her late husband Andy Sill’s 221 mph record at the Bonneville Salt Flats in 2013, was the rider of the bike.
These records weren’t easy to get by. The team’s ability to operate was reduced from six days to just 2.5 days because it had to wait for shipping containers containing essential equipment to be sent from the United States to Bolivia. Things were going well when the team finally began testing, but then they encountered significant technological problems that caused the nitrous system to blow up.
The last day of the challenge was the only day the team was able to make any significant speed record attempts since the HSR crew was able to replace the blown engine with a spare. Sills reached 242 mph during her qualifying run, but an additional electrical problem stopped her from formally securing that record with a second run. Sills was able to record an official speed of 229 mph during the competition’s last hour and followed it up with another 229 mph run.
Since a second run was not possible, the more remarkable 242 mph figure, which now stands as the fastest speed ever recorded for a BMW motorbike, will not be entered into the FIM record books. Even so, 229 mph is outstanding and qualifies as a category record. Below is a video of Sills’ 237 mph qualifying run.