BMW Motorrad has one of the biggest stands at the 2011 EICMA, and even though the two undisputed stars of the lot are the brand new C600 Sport and C650 GT maxi-scooters, there are also many other recent products from the German manufacturer, most notably the new S1000RR, definitely one of the most admired bikes at the Italian event. Then we have the 2012 versions of R1200GS Rallye, K1300 R, K1300 S HP, F 800R. Check them all out in out photo gallery.

View the full BMW line-up at the 2011 Eicma photo gallery

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A while ago we introduced the new BMW S1000RR with a full official photo gallery, but BMW Motorrad has also put out a promotional video for the second generation of its commercially successful superbike. The 2012 S1000RR features slight but significant improvements over its already brilliant predecessor: recalibrated electronics, smoother power delivery, revised geometry, slimmer tail section, new side panels, re-designed instrument cluster and the obvious new range of color schemes just to name a few. Beside, we just cannot wait to see this beauty in action in the 2012 World Superbike Championship.

The virtually untouched 999cc in-line four engine still produces a claimed 193 hp with 112Nm of maximum torque, but its four engine power maps (Rain, Sport, Race and Slick) have been modified in an effort to enhance response. Changes in the chassis include a revised frame with a slightly sharper rake angle and a 9.3 mm shorter wheelbase, larger air intake through new upper frame rails, larger shock piston and a new adjustable steering damper. BMW Motorrad also offers some interesting optional extras for the RR, most notably a HP titanium exhaust system, a HP race data logger and heated grips.

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Two years after its launch, BMW Motorrad presents a renewed version of the successful S1000RR. The new model claims to be more agile and accurate than its predecessor, with improved power delivery and more precise throttle response as BMW Motorrad focused its effort on correcting the slight faults of the first generation. The 193 hp engine comes virtually unchanged, with just a re-calibration of the electronics (most notably affecting BMW Motorrad Race ABS and Dynamic Traction Control) to make it more ‘consistent’ at low and mid-range rpm. For the same reason, stainless-steel exhaust and airbox have been re-designed as well.

The chassis has been slightly revised in order to optimize steering behavior and suspension action. The steering head angle changed from 66.1 to 66.0 degrees and fork offset has been reduced to 29.5mm in an attempt to improve steering response and cornering, while the wheelbase has been shortened by 5mm as well. The revised front and rear suspension geometry offer a wider range of possible adjustment, which will come in especially handy during track-days. Also new is the mechanical steering damper that now has 10 different levels of adjustment.

As for the aesthetics, the 2012 BMW S1000RR comes with four new body colour-schemes: Racing Red and Alpine White, Bluefire, Sapphire black and the ultra-classic four-color BMW Motorsports scheme. The bodywork underwent just a few cosmetic changes apart from the tail, which is considerably bigger than the previous one. The new BMW S1000RR is not a brand new bike, but consists of many subtle changes that - combined together - contribute to make the new model better than its predecessor. As for racing success, we just need to wait and see.

View the full BMW S 1000 RR 2012 photo gallery

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Want to try to beat BMW’s World Superbike rider Troy Corser on a BMW S1000RR? The German manufacturer has set up on their website a pretty simple online race called “Cursor vs Corser.”

If you’re bored and haven’t anything better to do, why not check it out? Just click here and try to beat the Australian champion.

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Unsurprisingly the BMW S1000RR has become one of the favourite models for aftermarket parts - making the bavarian superbike even sportier. This time we get a BMW S1000RR exhaust by Arrow, after SC-Project already released theirs. The S1000RR Arrow exhaust is a low-slung affair with a mounting bracket that has reduced the weight of the bike.

Arrow also claims the BMW S1000RR is now better to ride not only after the reduced weight, but also a more concentrated weight in the centre of the bike. The exhaust is made from titanium with carbonfibre components and has a removable db-killer. With the DB-Killer off the S1000RR still complies with international SBK rules.

This particular Arrow exhaust for the BMW S1000RR is a redesigned version of the previous one, with improved performance. The competition kit is available either in stainless steel or full titanium. You can expect to pay for the upgrade though, with the S1000RR Arrow exhaust costing from €1,090 for the stainless steel model, or €1,510 for the full titanium (taxes excluded).

Arrow exhaust for the BMW S1000RR

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A new GP M2 silencer by SC-Project is available for the BMW S1000RR. The new accessory has been developed after experience in the last two Moto2 championships and has been called the GP M2 to reflect that. The new BMW S1000RR exhaust gets a titanium and carbonfibre body that has been designed as a slip-on model to adapt to the superbike production series accessories.

The new SC-Project silencer is extremely light, weighing just 500 gr, and guarantees an increase in power of about 2.5 hp. The BMW S1000RR gets a better racing sound, and comes with removable db killer and homologation certificate. SC-Project knows how to do its business, and the accessory comes complete with installation kit and a 24-month guarantee. The BMW S1000RR SC-Project silencer is available online for about 370 euros.

SC-Project for BMW S1000RR

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We know BMW produces performance machines that are both motorcycles and cars - but which ones reign in the line-up? In another bikes vs cars video, here we see the BMW S1000RR, the F800R and the R1200GS pitted against the super sedan models of the BMW M3 and M5. They face off in a drag race challenge over a quarter mile, and are timed into a classification at the end. See how it all happens in the video. Next time though, we’d like to see a more complete track challenge overall to see how they all handle against each other.

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We’ve seen literally hundreds of these type of videos, motorcycles vs cars and lately they seem to involve BMW’s S1000RR more than any other sports bike on the market.

Whatever the reason that goes behind these type of ‘tests’, it’s always fascinating to see four wheels pitted against our favourite mode of fun and transportation, and which is faster.

Check out this video and find out for yourselves who won.

Source | aspahltandrubber.com

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BMW’s S1000RR has won several awards so far since its debut and has been a sales success for the German manufacturer, but winning the Bike of the Year in Japan has got to be the greatest satisfaction ever, while thumbing their nose at the Japanese big four who have literally ruled the Supersports category in that country forever.

BMW Motorrad Japan director, Ekrem Sak recently accepted the Supertest World Association (SWA) ‘Bike of the Year Award’ for the RR in Japan from Kohei Ichimoto, Editor in Chief of the Japanese motorcycle magazine, Young Machine. This is the first time that a BMW motorcycle has won an award in Japan.

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Ayrton Badovini kicked everyone’s ass in the 2010 FIM Superstock 1000 championship, winning nine out of ten races and his worst finish was a second place, and obviously a record winning champion could not go unawarded and BMW Italia after moving the Italian up to Superbikes this season, decided to release a limited edition of his winning BMW S1000RR.

Only 50 units of the BMW S1000RR Superstock Limited Edition will be made and available only in Italy. The bikes will be built in Germany, but getting the finishing touches directly by BMW Motorrad Italia’s racing department.

The bikes will be numbered and have the BMW Italia’s own livery with Badovini’s #86 and for € 27,000, some very rich Italians will be getting the BMW S1000RR with special aftermarket parts that include a slip on Akrapovic street legal racing exhaust with carbon support, an array of carbon parts, LED turn signals, and a passenger kit with a seat and foot pegs, for those who don’t want to go ride only solo.

Source | omnimoto.it

Continue reading: Ayrton Badovini BMW S 1000 RR “Superstock Limited Edition”

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The GOOD DESIGN awards were founded in Chicago in 1950 and every year an independent jury of design experts and architects pick out more than 500 product and graphic designs to receive these coveted awards.

In the 2010 Transportation category, the only motorcycles to win were the BMW S1000RR (which also won the the International Bike of the Year award in 2010), the BMW Concept 6 and the Yamaha YZ450F which all received awards, while Italian bikes like Ducati, Aprilia and MV Agusta will just have to eat their hearts out and continue to rely on their iconic status.

The prizewinners’ products will be exhibited as part of the annual Good Design Show which will be held in June 2011 at the Chicago Athenaeum.

Source | chi-athenaeum.org

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Yes it’s another of those car vs bike videos, and again it’s the 193bhp BMW S1000RR, who after being pitted against a Bugatti Veyron and a Nissan GTR now takes on an £ 150,000 Ariel Atom V8.

The showdown takes place at the BBC’s Top Gear test track at the Dunsfold Aerodrome, with Steve Brogan, the 2010 BSB-EVO champion on the bike.

Want to guess who crossed the finish line first? Just hit the play button.

Source | hellforleather.com

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