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2011 BMW S1000RR. The S1000RR was released in 2009 and was considered the best-equipped sport bike in the 1000 cc category, and with a bore and stroke of 80.0 mm × 49.7 mm (3.1 in × 2.0 in), it also had the biggest bore in its class. The bike came factory fitted with ABS and dynamic traction control, a first for road-going superbike at the time.
The front suspension is a 45 mm (1.77 in) inverted telescopic fork, which is decreased in size from 46 mm (1.81 in), that is claimed to optimize flex and mid-corner feel. BMW Dynamic Damping Control (DDC) semi-active suspension is still available on the S1000RR as an option, which has been enhanced with updated damping settings.
BMW M models of X Series and Z Series models typically just have the model name "M" (e.g. X6 M, Z4 M). "M Performance" models have the letter "M" inserted after the series, followed by the rest of the naming convention for the non-M models (e.g. X6 M50d). BMW M logo, used as a badge on M models
BMW S 1000 RR (first generation) 2009–2018 Inline four: 999 cc (61.0 cu in) 199 bhp (148 kW) 188 mph (303 km/h) By some measures, faster than MV Agusta F4 R 312. BMW considered to have initiated the "gentlemen's agreement"; first party to agreement to exceed self-imposed limit. [2] MV Agusta F4 R 312: 2007–08 Inline four: 998 cc (60.9 cu in)
BMW still uses telescopic forks today on its F-series, G-series, HP, and S1000RR motorcycles. The R-series, which had used only the Telelever and the Duolever front suspensions for several years, [ citation needed ] has partly returned to telescopic forks in the 2015 model year with the introduction of the R 1200 R and R 1200 RS.
The BMW S1000XR is a sport touring [1] motorcycle produced by BMW Motorrad since 2015. The all-rounder [ 5 ] motorcycle was presented on 4 November 2014 at the EICMA , Milan , Italy. The partially faired motorcycle is technically based on the S1000R naked bike and is marketed by the manufacturer as an "Adventure Sport Bike". [ 6 ]
The 2015 specification for entries into the Superbike TT race are defined as: Any machine complying with the following specifications: TT Superbike: (Machines complying with the 2015 FIM Superbike Championship specifications) Over 750 cc up to 1000 cc 4 cylinders 4-stroke; Over 750 cc up to 1000 cc 3 cylinders 4-stroke
BMW claims the HP4 Race produces 215 hp (160 kW) at 14,500 rpm, due to the higher rev limit over the normal HP4, which BMW says makes 193 hp (144 kW) at 13,900 rpm. [ 5 ] Most of the HP4 Race's design elements and engine are from the S1000RR, with many components re-tuned for higher performance, and adding greater adjustability, including a ...