BMW Motorrad is on a product offensive. The latest addition to their showroom comes today in the form of the M1000RR and the S1000R.
These new superbikes deliver the bleeding edge in terms of tech and engine output that BMW Motorrad has to offer. What’s more, the BMW M1000RR is the first-ever bike from the BMW M division.
BMW M1000RR (RM249,500)
The BMW M1000RR is the first ever BMW Motorrad bike from the BMW M division. BMW M engineers modified the chassis for optimal use on the track, improving wheel load distribution and extending the adjustability of the swinging arm pivot point.
It comes with a 4-cylinder, water cooled petrol engine with ShiftCam technology and varying valve timing and valve lift. Output is 212 horsepower at 14,500 rpm and 113Nm of torque at 11,000rpm. The engine redlines at 15,100rpm.
BMW M added 2 ring forged pistons from Mahle, increased compression to 13.5:1, used longer, lighter titanium connecting rods from Pankl, slimmer and lighter rocker arms and fully machined intake ports with new duct geometry. Even the exhaust system is lighter and made of titanium.
The bike also gets M brakes, M carbon wheels, M lightweight battery, a USB charging socket in the rear and an anti-theft alarm system.
The BMW M 1000 RR gets Dynamic Traction Control with a wheelie function and 6-axle sensor box. “Rain”, “Road”, “Dynamic”, “Race Pro1-3” riding modes are also available. Shift Assistant Pro, an anti hopping clutch, the Pit-Lane Limiter, Hill Start Control Pro is also standard.
Finally, the BMW M1000RR gets a 6.5″ TFT display and an OBD interface for M GPS data logger and laptriggers.
The BMW M1000RR arrives in the M Package in the colour combo Light White, Racing Blue Metallic and Racing Red.
BMW S1000R (RM104,500-RM119,500)
The BMW S1000R will be available in Malaysia in two variants:
- Style Sport (RM104,500)
- Hockenheim Silver Metallic
- BMW M Package (RM119,500)
- Light White
- Racing Blue Metallic
- Racing Red
It is powered by a 4-cylinder water and oil cooled 1000cc petrol engine with 207 hp at 13,500 rpm and 113Nm at 11,000rpm. The engine features BMW ShiftCam technology for intake stroke and timing variability. It features a BMW M Endurance Chain which is completely maintenance-free.
The S1000R gets 4 riding modes: “Rain”, “Road”, “Dynamic” and “Race” with Riding mode Pro. The bike also features BMW Motorrad Integral ABS as well as Dynamic Engine Brake Control, Dynamic Damping Control, Cruise Control and HP Shift Assistant Pro.
Equipment includes adaptive LED headlights and LED brake lights along with Headlight Pro and Daytime Running Lamps. Keyless Ride, a USB Charging Socket, a ‘Passenger Package’, heated grips and a motorspoiler are all standard on the S1000R.
The S1000R with the BMW M Package features an M sport seat, M light weight battery, Sports Silencer and M GPS Laptrigger.
