BMW has premiered its new M 1000 R super naked bike, which outputs 207bhp and 113Nm, with a DIN empty weight of only 199kg fully fuelled. Its suspension technology and aerodynamics are designed for both high-performance road use and fast laps on the racetrack.
Compared to the BMW S 1000 R, the M 1000 R produces 44bhp more, and revs higher, up to 14,600rpm. Increased rear wheel traction in all gears is also provided by a shorter secondary gear ratio through the use of a sprocket with 47 teeth. The gear ratios of the fourth, fifth and sixth gears are shorter, which benefits thrust and traction at the rear wheel.
The new M 1000 R possesses winglets on the front side panels to help with lap times and riding stability at high speeds In addition to drive and suspension technology, aerodynamics was also a key item in developing the M R. The new M R was given winglets in the area of the front side panels with the aim of achieving even faster lap times on the racetrack and riding stability at high speeds.
Already at a speed of 160km/h, they provide an increase in front wheel load of 11kg at 220km/h thanks to the aerodynamic downforce generated.
The suspension and chassis of the new M R are based on the S 1000 R with the aluminium bridge frame as the centrepiece. On the M R, the front wheel is controlled by an upside-down fork with a 45 mm sliding tube diameter in an 'All black' design.
A new Brake Slide Assist function helps riders to brake drift into corners with a constant slide After the M 1000 RR, the new M R is the second BMW motorcycle to feature an M brake. It was developed directly using experience gained with the racing brakes on BMW Motorrad factory racing machines in the Superbike World Championship.
The new Brake Slide Assist function is an important and very helpful innovation, especially for race track riders. It allows the rider to brake drift into corners with a constant slide.
An M Competition Package is also available, which includes M Carbon wheels, M rider footrest system, M Carbon parts such as rear wheel cover and chain guard, front wheel cover, tank covers, airbox cover with tapes, wind deflector, sprocket cover, the M pillion package as well as the M pillion cover.
Compared to the BMW S 1000 R, the M 1000 R produces 44bhp more, and revs higher, up to 14,600rpm. Increased rear wheel traction in all gears is also provided by a shorter secondary gear ratio through the use of a sprocket with 47 teeth. The gear ratios of the fourth, fifth and sixth gears are shorter, which benefits thrust and traction at the rear wheel.
Already at a speed of 160km/h, they provide an increase in front wheel load of 11kg at 220km/h thanks to the aerodynamic downforce generated.
The suspension and chassis of the new M R are based on the S 1000 R with the aluminium bridge frame as the centrepiece. On the M R, the front wheel is controlled by an upside-down fork with a 45 mm sliding tube diameter in an 'All black' design.
The new Brake Slide Assist function is an important and very helpful innovation, especially for race track riders. It allows the rider to brake drift into corners with a constant slide.
An M Competition Package is also available, which includes M Carbon wheels, M rider footrest system, M Carbon parts such as rear wheel cover and chain guard, front wheel cover, tank covers, airbox cover with tapes, wind deflector, sprocket cover, the M pillion package as well as the M pillion cover.
