BMW S 1000 RR Sport - Specifications & Review

S 1000 RR Sport

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Articleid988388
CategorySport
MakeBMW
ModelS 1000 RR Sport
Year2018

Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels

FrametypeBridge-type aluminium frame with load-bearing engine
FrontbrakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Frontbrakesdiameter320 mm (12.6 inches)
FrontsuspensionUpside-down telescopic fork 46 mm, compression and rebound stage adjustable,
Fronttyre120/70-ZR17
Frontwheeltravel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rake23.5°
RearbrakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper.
Rearbrakesdiameter220 mm (8.7 inches)
RearsuspensionAluminium double-sided swing-arm, central spring strut, adjustable rebound and compression-stage damping
Reartyre190/55-ZR17
Rearwheeltravel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Trail97 mm (3.8 inches)
WheelsDie-cast aluminium wheels

Engine & Transmission

Borexstroke80.0 x 49.7 mm (3.1 x 2.0 inches)
ClutchMultiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, mechanically controlled
Compression13.0:1
CoolingsystemOil & air
Displacement999.00 ccm (60.96 cubic inches)
DrivelineChain 17/45
EmissiondetailsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converters, EU-4 norm with electronically controlled interference pipe
EnginedetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
EnginetypeTitanium valves
FuelsystemInjection. Electronic injection, variable intake pipe
Gearbox6-speed
LubricationsystemWet sump
Power199.00 HP (145.3 kW)) @ 13500 RPM
Torque113.00 Nm (11.5 kgf-m or 83.3 ft.lbs) @ 10500 RPM
TransmissiontypefinaldriveChain

Other Specifications

ColoroptionsRacing Red/Light White, Granite Grey Metallic/Black Storm Metallic
CommentsRace ABS Disengageable, 3 Riding Modes: Rain, Sport, Race. Heated grips. Removable number-plate carrier.
StarterElectric

Physical Measures & Capacities

Dryweight179.5 kg (395.7 pounds)
Fuelcapacity17.50 litres (4.62 gallons)
Overallheight1,140 mm (44.9 inches)
Overalllength2,050 mm (80.7 inches)
Overallwidth826 mm (32.5 inches)
Powerweightratio1.1086 HP/kg
Reservefuelcapacity4.00 litres (1.06 gallons)
Seatheight815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weightincloilgasetc208.0 kg (458.6 pounds)

About BMW

Country of Origin: Germany
Founder: Roots in Rapp Motorenwerke & Gustav Otto’s firm; BMW AG formation in 1916
Best Known For: Boxer twins, GS adventure lineage, Telelever/Paralever chassis, and S1000RR superbikes

Company History

BMW Motorrad’s identity crystallized with the 1923 R32 boxer, establishing a flat-twin, shaft-drive template that balanced smoothness, service access, and long-distance durability. Across decades, BMW refined touring and sport-touring with elegant engineering—Earles forks, then Telelever and Paralever to decouple braking and driveline forces, ABS adoption early and widely, and meticulous attention to ergonomics. The 1980 R80G/S essentially invented modern adventure motorcycling, marrying Paris-Dakar toughness to everyday usability; the GS family became a benchmark for balance, electronics integration, and real-world performance. Simultaneously, BMW diversified: silky K-series bricks and later inline-fours culminated in the ferocious S1000RR, a superbike that proved Bavaria could do apex aggression as well as alpine composure. Recent boxers gained liquid cooling and advanced rider aids, while design shifted from conservative to sculptural without losing functional clarity. Historically, BMW stands for engineering seriousness channeled into rider confidence—brakes that inspire trust in the rain, drivetrains that eat continents, and dashboards that tell the truth. Owners speak of a brand that builds companions as much as machines, and of a GS that turns map edges into invitations. From airheads to ShiftCam boxers, BMW’s throughline is thoughtful innovation aimed at making difficult rides feel easy.

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