BMW reveals race-ready S 1000 RR
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BMW reveals race-ready S 1000 RR
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/10/11/bmw-rev...eady-s-1000-rr/
BMW took the wraps off its upcoming S 1000 RR World Superbike contender as the Motorrad division showed the new bike in its official race colors at the Intermot show in Cologne, Germany. Taking a good look at the photos, we can see that the bike is indeed very compact. Look through the numerous cutouts and vents in the fairing and you'll see how neat and tidy the new literbike is. Next year, new BMW factory riders Ruben Xaus and past Superbike champion Troy Corser will ride the 190-horsepower S 1000 RR in competition against the Big Four Japanese superbikes, the Ducati 1098 R and the new RSV4 from Aprilia. It should all be very exciting to watch.
Expect a street-going version shortly, with 1,000 units of the new model due for 2009. Unlike past Beamers, the S 1000 RR uses an inline four-cylinder engine mounted transversely in the frame with a standard chain drive. Suspension bits also follow the normal telescopic formula up front with a traditional coil-over out back, eschewing BMW's past Telelever, Duolever and Paralever designs. Take a look in our gallery below.
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/10/11/bmw-rev...eady-s-1000-rr/
BMW took the wraps off its upcoming S 1000 RR World Superbike contender as the Motorrad division showed the new bike in its official race colors at the Intermot show in Cologne, Germany. Taking a good look at the photos, we can see that the bike is indeed very compact. Look through the numerous cutouts and vents in the fairing and you'll see how neat and tidy the new literbike is. Next year, new BMW factory riders Ruben Xaus and past Superbike champion Troy Corser will ride the 190-horsepower S 1000 RR in competition against the Big Four Japanese superbikes, the Ducati 1098 R and the new RSV4 from Aprilia. It should all be very exciting to watch.
Expect a street-going version shortly, with 1,000 units of the new model due for 2009. Unlike past Beamers, the S 1000 RR uses an inline four-cylinder engine mounted transversely in the frame with a standard chain drive. Suspension bits also follow the normal telescopic formula up front with a traditional coil-over out back, eschewing BMW's past Telelever, Duolever and Paralever designs. Take a look in our gallery below.
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Originally Posted by Uzzle' post='690949' date='Oct 12 2008, 08:00 AM
Looks like R6 front and Gixxer tank and Cbr tail, Lol. I'd still ride it tho, it's cool that they finally came out with a sports bike.
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Wow, now that's a serious looking Bimmer bike. Front reminds me of a CBR600RR and the side fairings have that X-design that almost mimics my '08 Gixxer600. Hmmm... wait for this to come out or go for a Ducati 848 ... 
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Originally Posted by Roleez' post='693418' date='Oct 14 2008, 09:31 PM
Wow, now that's a serious looking Bimmer bike. Front reminds me of a CBR600RR and the side fairings have that X-design that almost mimics my '08 Gixxer600. Hmmm... wait for this to come out or go for a Ducati 848 ... Regardless of what people say or think, it doesn't matter how powerful or fast a car can be, it will never compare to the experience one can have on two wheels!
Regardless of what people say or think, it doesn't matter how powerful or fast a car can be, it will never compare to the experience one can have on two wheels! 
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