2010 - BMW S 1000 RR Preview

The challenge for BMW Motorrad

To successfully enter the World Superbike Championship today, a plant requires precise production model the overall concept applied consistently in all areas. An important factor, therefore, is the highest authority, the engine speed, revving too fast in the long-term capacity, optimum chassis rigidity, and the perfect set-up machine.

Another feature is absolutely essential now more than ever, especially in the top league of rideability motor supersports simple and straightforward, nimble handling, and above all the safety features such as support systems such as ABS arider and traction control to give customers exactly what she needs.

Develop S 1000 RR, BMW Motorrad has entered a completely new, uncharted areas. Obviously, this means a large variety of new challenges and responsibilities for the entire development team, but also provide a huge motivation in the team trying to set a new standard.



BMW S 1000 RR Preview
Introducing the BMW S 1000 RR in the legendary Monza Racing Circuit, BMW Motorrad is the first time launched supersports truly innovative with the straight-four power unit.

With the debut of this world, BMW Motorrad is set true milestone in the sport machine, the machine combines the output 142 kW (193 hp with the overall weight of just 204 kg (450 lb) including fuel (183 lb dry weight kg/403.5, 206.5 kg/455.3 lb. overall with Race ABS).

Specifications of this caliber makes supersports machine is not only an absolute highlight in terms of power-to-weight ratio and performance, but also, equipped with ABS Race and DTC Dynamic Traction Control, a new benchmark in terms of ride dynamics, safety and innovation.

The decision to present a unique player in Monza was not a coincidence. Since the beginning of this year BMW Motorrad Motorsport team has played an active role in the World Superbike Championship, the new S 1000 RR set the foundation for production-based racing machines ridden by BMW Motorrad rider ¹ s two works of Troy Corser and Ruben Xaus. And obviously the Royal Park at Monza is the ideal place for a presentation of this caliber.



source : www.motorcyclingmag.com