Unlike many Japanese motorcycle manufacturers, BMW Motorrad inherits its racing DNA from its parent company, BMW. With a top speed of 224 mph, the S1000RR is the fastest BMW motorbike to date.
The BMW S1000RR was completely redesigned for the 2019 model year, elevating it to the company’s flagship supersport motorbike position. The motorcycle has a brand-new 999cc engine with 204 horsepower and 113 Nm of torque. At 197 kg, the bike is not very heavy.
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At 242 mph, this BMW S1000RR recently broke the record for the fastest BMW 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.
BMW S1000RR Acceleration Test, 19–21
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.
Update
Erin Sills, driving the BMW S1000 RR, reached a high speed of 242 mph (390 kmph) on the Bonneville Salt Flats. With a few small streamlining adjustments from the factory bike, it becomes the quickest BMW motorcycle ever. Due to technical difficulties, Erin was unable to finish the second run, hence it was not recorded as the official time. Erin’s late husband Andy Sills’ previous record of 221 mph [356 kmph] was broken in 2013, and the current record is 229 mph [369 kmph], which is still outstanding.
You might wonder why the BMW S1000RR is stuck in this location. In any case, it is not the stock bike and it is not acting differently from the supercharged Hayabusa. However, 242 mph is still quite impressive!
The quickest BMW motorcycle is the S1000RR, according to video
The Hunter Sills Racing team improved the performance of its modified BMW S1000RR during Mike Cook’s Top Speed Shootout in Bolivia, leaving with both an unofficial speed record at 229 mph and an official speed record (pending FIM ratification).
The HSR made a successful journey to Bolivia, setting a new record of 229 mph for a 1,000cc naturally aspirated four-cylinder partially streamlined motorbike. Impressive but still specific. Additionally, the team’s modified BMW S1000RR reached 242 mph, the highest speed ever recorded for a BMW motorbike. 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.
Sadly, Sills was unable to follow up his 242 mph lap with another, thus it will not be included in the FIM record books. A 229 mph run is still sufficient for a category record, though.
S1000RR BMW: 188 mph
The BMW S1000RR has been pushing the limits of performance since 2009. The lightweight frame and low-drag design are just two examples of how everything was created with the ideal riding experience in mind.
The 205-horsepower inline-4 engine on the S1000RR has outstanding acceleration across the whole power curve, enabling it to reach a top speed of 188 mph. Fast enough to dominate numerous Isle of Man TT races and give whatever circuit it adorns bragging rights.
The world’s fastest BMW, the S1000RR, sets a new peak speed record of 242 mph.
That happened really quickly. Below is the complete story. Do any of our readers belong to the 200 mph club?
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In Bolivia, Uyuni July 18, 2018 — At the Cook Top of the World Shootout, TOP 1 Oil and Hunter Sills Racing set a new top speed for the world’s fastest BMW motorcycle of 242 mph (389 kph) on their BMW S1000 RR.
In the 1000cc naturally aspirated 4-cylinder partly streamlined class, Hunter Sills Racing (HSR) beats its own previous record, achieving a new FIM world record of 229.266 mph (pending FIM confirmation). Erin Sills, a rider, improved the previous record of 221 mph achieved on the Bonneville Salt Flats in 2013 by her late husband Andy Sills by eight miles per hour. On the S1000 RR, HSR rider Trev Richter also obtained his 200 mph racing license.
The group faced numerous obstacles on the road. The race event was shortened from six days to just two and a half because shipping containers transporting essential equipment from the US to Uyuni, Bolivia were considerably delayed. The first day of testing for HSR appeared to be going well, however on day two of the event, there was a serious electronic malfunction that affected the nitrous system and a blown motor. The squad was back in action the morning of the final day after motor builder Shane Kinderis of Alpine Performance Centre and racing mechanic Curtice Thom of the HSR crew exchanged the blown motor for a spare. Sills qualified on the World’s Fastest BMW Motorcycle during her first run of the day, surpassing Andy’s previous record of 236 mph and hitting a new high of 242 mph. However, electrical problems prevented her from successfully securing the record during her backup attempt. She was able to qualify at 229 mph and back it up again at 229 mph in the last hour of the competition, setting a new World Record for the team. Since they started landspeed racing in 2005, the HSR team has set 37 world or national records. With the generous assistance of the following race sponsors, the team will compete at the Bonneville Salt Flats this fall: TOP 1 Oil, Sena Communications, San Diego BMW Motorcycles, Sprint Filters, Ohlins USA, Remus Exhaust, Helite Airbags, AirTech Streamlining, Moto-Skiveez, Moto Chic, Pit-Bull Motorcycle Stands, Racer Gloves USA, Worldwide Bearings, and Wunderlich.
One of Australia’s top manufacturers of high-performance cars and motorcycles, Alpine Performance Centre is headquartered in rural Victoria. APC, under the direction of Shane Kinderis, specializes in manufacturing performance engines and electronic systems. Having manufactured and raced S1000rrs since 2010, they are considered as Australia’s leading authorities in the construction and tuning of the BMW S1000rr.
The BMW S1000RR is swift.
To the figures Even today, the S1000RR’s performance stats are very competitive; it can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 2.96 seconds and from 0 to 100 mph in 5.27 seconds.
What is the maximum speed of the BMW S1000RR in 2022?
- Performance and fuel use. The top speed is 185 mph.
- electrical apparatus. Alternator. Generator, three-phase, 450 W.
- transfer of power. Clutch. Mechanically operated, mechanically operated, integrally strengthened multi-disc clutch in an oil bath.
- brakes and chassis. frame
Which motorcycle is the fastest in the world?
After riding the Aprilia RSV4, very few riders would ask for more power or performance, but for those who think you can never have too much, there is the RSV4 1100 Factory. It is the Aprilia lineup’s lightest, swiftest, and most potent RSV4. Utilizing a significant quantity of carbon fiber, MotoGP-inspired aerodynamic body fairings, and cutting-edge riding technologies are some ways to achieve this. Naturally, Aprilia utilised an explosive engine.
The 1077 cc V4 engine that powers the RSV4 1100 Factory produces about 217 horsepower and 90 pound-feet of torque. The RSV4 1100 Factory moves like an Italian missile in a straight line with that kind of power and a relatively light wet weight of 439 pounds.