BMW M 1000 RR | Full technical specification and features
Visordown takes a deep dive into the tech specs and features of the new BMW M 1000 RR
YESTERDAY was a good day for fans of Bavaria’s most famous motorcycle manufacturer, as BMW pulled the covers off the new BMW M 1000 RR.
The bike is a technically advanced version of the already successful (on the road anyway!) BMW S 1000 RR sports bike. For the M 1000 RR though, BMW has turned the dial up to eleven, cranking out a bike that is claimed to give the closest road-going experience as you can get to the firm’s World Superbike machines.
BMW M 1000 RR official video
One motorcyclist who will be particularly happy with the announcement will be a Mr Tom Sykes, BMW’s current poster boy in the above-mentioned championship. Sykes is currently riding the WSBK version of the S 1000 RR, with limited success although some signs that the bike is nibbling its way to the front. The release of the M 1000 RR is widely understood to be BMW’s statement of intent, throwing down the challenge to Honda, Kawasaki, and Ducati, the three of which have comfortably outpaced the BMW for the last few seasons.
Click here to take a look at the news story relating to the announcement.
Here are the highlight changes for the BMW M 1000 RR
- M RR four-cylinder engine based on the RR engine for racing sport. Even more peak power, higher torque in the medium range, and 500 rpm more maximum speed.
- 156 kW output at 14 500 rpm and thus 4 kW more than in the RR. Maximum torque of 113 Nm at 11 000 rpm.
- New 2-ring forged piston 12 g lighter, adapted combustion chamber and compression increased to 13.5. In addition, slimmer and lighter rocker arms.
- Fully machined intake ports with new duct geometry and BMW ShiftCam technology for varying the valve control time and valve lift.
- Titanium valves, on the exhaust side with new spring assembly, slimmer, and 6 % lighter rocker arms and optimized camshafts.
- Very light, compact engine block with longer and 85 g lighter titanium connecting rods from Pankl for reduced friction power and less weight.
- Anti-hopping clutch without self-reinforcing for optimum Launch Control.
- Optimized differentiated intake system with shorter intake funnels for optimized gas exchange at high rotational speeds.
- New, 3,657 g lighter exhaust system with exhaust manifold, front silencer, and rear silencer made of titanium.
- M winglets and high windscreen: Braking later and accelerating earlier and more stability when cornering thanks to the aerodynamic downforce without any reduction in maximum speed.
- “Rain”, “Road”, “Dynamic”, “Race” and “Race Pro1-3” riding modes and the latest generation of the Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and DTC wheelie function with 6-axle sensor box.
- Two adjustable characteristic throttle curves for optimum response characteristics. Engine brake with threefold adjustable engine drag torque in “Race Pro” mode.
- Shift assistant Pro for shifting gears up and down without clutch. Simple reversibility of the shift pattern for race track use.
BMW M 1000 RR specs
Engine | ||
Displacement | 999cc | |
Bore / Stroke (mm) | 80/49.7 | |
Power | 212bhp @ 14,500rpm | |
Torque | 83lb-ft @ 11,000rpm | |
Compression ratio | 13.5:1 | |
Mixture control | Electronic injection, variable intake pipe | |
Emission control | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converters, EU-5 norm | |
Performance / Fuel consumption | ||
Maximum speed | 190mph | |
Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC | 6.5 litre | |
CO2 emission based on WMTC | 151 g/km | |
Fuel type | Unleaded super(premium), octane number 95 - 98 (RON) (knock control; rated output at 98 RON) | |
Electrical system | ||
Alternator | 450 watt | |
M Lightweight Battery | 12 V / 5 Ah, Lithium-ion | |
Transmission | ||
Clutch | Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, with self-reinforcement | |
Gearbox | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox with straight cut gears | |
Final drive and ratio | Chain 525 17/46 | |
Traction control | BMW Motorrad DTC | |
Chassis brakes | ||
Frame | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine | |
Suspension front / travel | Upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 45 mm, adjustable compression and rebound stage, adjustable preload / 120mm | |
Suspension rear / travel | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable preload / 117mm | |
Wheelbase | 1,457mm | |
Castor | 99.8mm | |
Steering head angle | 66.4° | |
Wheels | M Carbon wheels | |
Rim size front | 3.50 x 17" | |
Rim size rear | 6.00 x 17" | |
Tyre front | 120/70 ZR 17 | |
Tyre, rear | 200/55 ZR 17 | |
Brake front | Twin disc brake, M Brake 4-piston fixed caliper, 5 mm diameter 320 mm | |
Brake rear | Single disc brake, 2-piston fixed caliper, diameter 220 mm | |
ABS | BMW Motorrad Race ABS Pro (part-integral), modes to select | |
ABS Pro | ABS Pro settings for RAIN, ROAD, DYNAMIC mode, no ABS Pro in RACE and Race Pro 1-3 mode | |
Dimensions and weights | ||
Seat | 832mm | |
Inner leg curve | 1,845mm | |
Useable tank volume | 16.5 litres | |
Reserve | Circa 4.1 litres | |
Length | 2,073mm | |
Height – exc mirrors | 1,197mm | |
Width – exc mirrors | 848mm | |
Dry weight | 170 kg (M Competition Package 169.8 kg) without battery | |
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled | 192 kg (M Competition Package 191.8 kg) | |
Permitted total weight | 407 kg | |
Payload (with standard equipment) | 212 kg |
BMW S 1000 RR Estoril onboard | Visordown
Simon (AKA Toad) has been working within the motorcycle industry for more than twelve years, and a member of the motorcyclist family since birth. Growing up around British-built single and twins, it was inevitable that a life on two wheels was on the cards, from a very early age!
