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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