See the BMW S1000RR valves in action in this video and while you might think that nearly three and a half minutes of this is boring, it’s actually very mesmerising. It’s not every day we get to see the engine function of a bike with 193 hp. The S1000RR lightweight engine of just 59.8 kg is due to the use of superlight titanium, and it can rev to a maximum of 14,200 rpm, with maximum torque output of 112 Nm at 9,750 rpm.

Source | Ultimate Motorcycling

Continue reading: BMW S1000RR titanium valves in action video

These live test pics of the BMW S 1000 RR come courtesy of our colleagues at Motoblog.it, who have been lucky enough to test the new BMW superbike on the track at Portimao. Their conclusions are perhaps hardly surprising for those who’ve been waiting for this bike - despite its speed and superbike qualities, it’s still very BMW-like with stunning technology and design quality. In short, the best of what we know about BMW and German-designed cars, has been translated into the European motorcycle version of a supercar.

It seems that the four long years in developing the BMW S 1000 RR have paid off, and creating a flop was not an option for the company, considering the quality of the Japanese competition. BMW customers are unlikely to worry about the higher price - after all, they’re getting the first BMW superbike. And if you follow the advice of the guys at MCN, switching off some of the BMW S 1000 RR’s technology will give you an even greater ride.

See after the jump for more live test pics from Portimao, and a video from the international press of the S 1000 RR on the track. I recommend the video - it seems that the press members ride the hell out of any machine they get their hands on and it translates into a whole lot of fun!

Continue reading: BMW S1000RR live test pics and video

BMW Motorrad has released an updated price list of its 2010 BMW model range, including prices for the R 1200 RT and R 1200 GS models. The prices are relative to the German market, and include all taxes, with delivery and ABS optional extras excluded. The models marked with an asterisk include ABS as a standard feature. Prices listed after the jump.

Continue reading: BMW Motorrad 2010 price list

Did we mention that the BMW S1000RR is a sexy bike? Perhaps we forgot, so we’re taking a closer look in these videos of the S 1000 RR in action. The first is from Tor Sagen, who we’ve already seen in more than one bike test, and after the jump are the two offical BMW S 1000 RR videos on the track and the road.

The bike will be officially presented next month at the Portimao track for trial runs from the international press. The S1000RR will be able in Thunder metal grey tint, Alpine White, Lupin blue-Magna, Red-Acid green, Mineral silver and the official Motorsport colours. The bike will cost approximately 15,900 euros depending on the market.

Optional extras including Race ABS brakes, Race ABS + DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), electronic shift assist and anti-theft system. The BMW S 1000 RR is expected to be available by year’s end, in the meantime check out the videos and stay tuned for more galleries.

Continue reading: New BMW S 1000 RR videos

BMW Motorrad has announced that its S 1000 RR sport bike will sell in the US for 13,800 USD. The bike will appear in dealerships in December, although a pre-sale program is underway until December 31st. We had previously revealed that the bike would sell on the Italian market for 15,850 euros.

The S 1000 RR will be available with the following options:
Motorsports Paint Scheme: $750
Race ABS: $1,000
Race ABS & Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) $1,480
Gear Shift Assistant: $450
Anti Theft Alarm: $395

The Race ABS sports system contains four settings of Rain, Sport, Race and Slick, adding to this motorcycle’s sophisticated power and technology. The S 1000 RR was first presented in Monza earlier this year and had its US presentation at Miller in May. More information on the S 1000 RR is available on its dedicated site, Planet Power.

Bmw S 1000 RR

Continue reading: BMW S1000RR US pricing

BMW Motorrad has revealed that the price of the new S 1000 RR will be 15,850 euros. The four colours available are Thunder grey, Alpinewhite (600 euros more), Lupin blue-Magma Red-Acid green and Mineral Silver.

Optional extras for the S 1000 RR will be Race ABS at 950 euros, Race ABS plus Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) at 1250 euros, assisted electric shift 370 euros and alarm at 220 euros. It should arrive on the market by the end of the year.

Source | Motoblog

Continue reading: BMW S 1000 RR price revealed

Something to drool over this weekend are these shots of the BMW S 1000 RR; after having seen it already at Monza Superbike, here’s another lovely gallery. This is the S1000 RR road version, and is a much-awaited addition to the supersports segment.

With this new model, BMW really completes its range, and proves it’s a competitor in most segments. News and technical specs on the S 1000 RR are coming up, and over the coming year we’ll see how it compares to the Ducati 1198 and Aprilia RSV4.

Things are certainly getting exciting in the Superbike, and this is the chance for customers to live that same energy on the road. Enjoy the gallery.

Continue reading: BMW S 1000 RR gallery

Finally arrived is the road version of the S 1000 RR, BMW’s superbike effort that will be presented at the World Superbike Championships at Phillip Island in March. After recent tests in Portimao and Valencia, riders Troy Corser and Ruben Xaus are positive about the future for the BMW Motorrad Motorsport Team.

The racing bike version will be similar to the series bike, in line with the sports spirit. Production of the road version has already commenced with a completely new package, compact and light, and a four cylinder, in line 999cc engine. The dry weight comes in at 183 kg, and combined with the performance, this makes for an attractive new package from BMW.

The whole bike, from valves to twin cam, has been designed to be light and compact with dimensions at the level of a Formula 1. This should enable the complete torque and performance of the bike to be fully exploited.

Continue reading: Supersport BMW S 1000 RR road version

Even when this bike moves in slow motion it looks like it’s going fast. BMW Motorrad has released on its Web TV channel the video of the BMW S1000RR Superbike that Troy Corser and Ruben Xaus will ride in 2009’s World Superbike Championship.

It’s quite an exciting video though I have to say if I had a ride (as passenger that is!) I would likely either be sick or fall off for the adrenalin of the thing. Below we give you a few more shots of this lovely masterpiece whose performance we will see next year.

Continue reading: Video BMW S1000RR Superbike

Seeing this bike in the classic BMW white, red and blue is lovely, as we give you this gallery of the BMW S1000RR Superbike, revealed at Intermot 2008. The company will be making its debut in Superbike next year with this model, which could very well throw the cat among the pigeons.

Ruben Xaus and Troy Corser are the riders who will be taking the new BMW Motrrad supersport, superbike to the track. For the photos, we thank Motociclismo.it and Motociclismo.es.

Continue reading: BMW S1000RR Superbike gallery from Intermot

We give you these shots of the BMW S 1000 RR Racebike that will debut at the next World Superbike Championship. I presume the competitors will be scrutinising this model - it looks fas enough and nasty enough to me.

Continue reading: Intermot 2008: BMW S 1000 RR Racebike 2009

After the official photos, of the new four-cylinder S 1000 RR which will debut in the next Superbike season, check it out, revealed in this offical video.

Continue reading: Video of the new BMW S 1000 RR