BMW Motorrad has unveiled an up to date M 1000 RR homologation-special superbike. Extensive wind tunnel testing has elevated the highest pace of the M 1000 RR with out rising the facility output of the 999cc inline-four regardless of including extra downforce. BMW says growth from the model’s M Motorsports division will put the M RR on the entrance in 2023 racing.
“We have achieved an engineering masterpiece in the aerodynamic development of the M RR due to our unwavering ambition, total passion and technical finesse. Thanks to countless hours in the wind tunnel as well as in road tests, we were able to considerably increase the top speed with unchanged engine output and at the same time significantly increase the downforce, also when banking in corners. Our development work will be rewarded with racing success,” mentioned M 1000 RR Project Manager Christian Gonschor.
A taller windscreen and newly designed carbon-fiber fairing offers the elevated top-end pace by optimizing the stream of air round and over the rider. Behind the faring sits a newall carbon-fiber fairing keep. The M Winglets have additionally been utterly revised, even with the elevated prime pace, contact with the tires and street had been improved. Nearly 50 kilos of downforce is imparted on the M 1000 RR at 186 mph, and 12.6 kilos at 95 mph. This will increase entrance finish grip, whether or not in a straight line or leaned over.
Another aerodynamic trick up the M RR’s sleeve is the addition of carbon-fiber air cooling ducts. Integrated into the entrance fender and fork guards, these ducts scale back the temperature of the radially mounted M brake calipers and disc by 50 levels fahrenheit when pushed to the restrict on the monitor. Drag is additional diminished on the M by new carbon-fiber wheel covers (masking newly clear-coated carbon wheels) which are included within the optionally available Competition package deal.
The Competition packing additionally features a GPS laptrigger, DLC-coated M Endurance chain, a transparent anodized swingarm, carbon the whole lot (together with a seat cowl for the newly formed rear) and billet controls.
Pricing for the M 1000 RR begins at $32,995, offering you will get your palms on one.
2023 BMW M 1000 RR Specs
MSRP: | $32,995 |
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Engine: | DOHC, liquid-cooled inline-four; 16 valves |
Displacement: | 999cc |
Bore x Stroke: | 80.0 x 49.7mm |
Compression Ratio: | 13.5:1 |
Transmission/Final Drive: | 6-speed/chain |
Claimed Horsepower: | 205 hp @ 13,000 rpm |
Claimed Torque: | 83 lb.-ft. @ 11,000 rpm |
Fuel System: | Electronic gasoline injection w/ 48mm throttle our bodies |
Clutch: | Wet, multi-disc slipper; cable operation |
Engine Management/Ignition: | Ride-by-wire/TCI |
Frame: | Twin-spar aluminum chassis |
Front Suspension: | 45mm Marzocchi inverted fork, totally adjustable (semi-active damping w/ optionally available DDC); 4.7 in. journey |
Rear Suspension: | Marzocchi shock, totally adjustable (semi-active damping w/ optionally available DDC); 4.6 in. journey |
Front Brake: | 4-piston M Monoblock calipers, twin 320mm discs w/ ABS |
Rear Brake: | 2-piston slide-pin caliper, 220mm disc w/ ABS |
Wheels, Front/Rear: | M Carbon; 17 x 3.50 in. / 17 x 6.00 in. |
Tires, Front/Rear: | 120/70ZR-17 / 200/55ZR-17 |
Rake/Trail: | 23.6°/3.9 in. |
Wheelbase: | 57.4 in. |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in. |
Seat Height: | 32.8 in. |
Fuel Capacity: | 4.4 gal. |
Claim Wet Weight: | 423 lb. |
Contact: | bmwmotorcycles.com |
Source: www.cycleworld.com