Is the BMW S1000RR a good quality bike?
BMW has recently admitted quality control on its bikes hasn’t exactly been top notch over the past five years. With this in mind BMW, have gone overboard with mileage testing – 300 pre-production S1000RR have been used for testing, which includes track testing on circuits worldwide.
What kind of suspension does BMW S1000R have?
As for handling; the S1000R was launched at Portugal’s Portimao circuit and couldn’t be faulted around one of the most tortuous tracks going. Sachs suspension doesn’t yet have the kudos of Ohlins, WP and Showa, but the massive 46mm front units and single rear shock are excellent.
What kind of engine does a BMW S1000 have?
Although it shares similar technology to the competition (GSX-R1000, Fireblade, ZX-10R etc) of dohc, 16-valves, stacked gearbox and so on, the engine delivers a mighty class leading claimed 190bhp at the back wheel. Add a good gearbox, impressive fuel injection and electronics, it all adds up to make the BMW shine brightest.
When did the BMW S1000RR come out?
In 2010, when the Japanese manufacturers were on their knees due to the financial crisis, BMW dealt a killer-blow to the superbike class. The BMW S1000RR arrived and boasted the most advanced electronics package yet seen on a mass-produced road bike, not to mention a stunning motor and track-derived chassis.
Is the BMW S1000RR a safe bike to ride?
As you’d expect with a claimed 190bhp at the crankshaft, the S1000RR is a serious powerhouse. But with rider aids like power mode selection and the optional ABS and DTC traction control, it is also a very safe bike to ride fast. BMW has recently admitted quality control on its bikes hasn’t exactly been top notch over the past five years.
Which is better BMW S1000RR or HP4?
More impressive still was the HP4. BMW has taken its already class-leading S1000RR and made it even better: 9kg lighter, more agile, smoother and even easier to ride fast, with refined electronics, larger brakes, fatter rear tyre, and beefier midrange. Then, of course, there’s its party piece: semi-active suspension.
Although it shares similar technology to the competition (GSX-R1000, Fireblade, ZX-10R etc) of dohc, 16-valves, stacked gearbox and so on, the engine delivers a mighty class leading claimed 190bhp at the back wheel. Add a good gearbox, impressive fuel injection and electronics, it all adds up to make the BMW shine brightest.