2018
BMW S 1000 RR Sport - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 988388 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | S 1000 RR Sport |
| Year | 2018 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Bridge-type aluminium frame with load-bearing engine |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Upside-down telescopic fork 46 mm, compression and rebound stage adjustable, |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 23.5° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Aluminium double-sided swing-arm, central spring strut, adjustable rebound and compression-stage damping |
| Reartyre | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Trail | 97 mm (3.8 inches) |
| Wheels | Die-cast aluminium wheels |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 80.0 x 49.7 mm (3.1 x 2.0 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, mechanically controlled |
| Compression | 13.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Oil & air |
| Displacement | 999.00 ccm (60.96 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | Chain 17/45 |
| Emissiondetails | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converters, EU-4 norm with electronically controlled interference pipe |
| Enginedetails | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | Titanium valves |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Electronic injection, variable intake pipe |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet sump |
| Power | 199.00 HP (145.3 kW)) @ 13500 RPM |
| Torque | 113.00 Nm (11.5 kgf-m or 83.3 ft.lbs) @ 10500 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Racing Red/Light White, Granite Grey Metallic/Black Storm Metallic |
|---|---|
| Comments | Race ABS Disengageable, 3 Riding Modes: Rain, Sport, Race. Heated grips. Removable number-plate carrier. |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 179.5 kg (395.7 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 17.50 litres (4.62 gallons) |
| Overallheight | 1,140 mm (44.9 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,050 mm (80.7 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 826 mm (32.5 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 1.1086 HP/kg |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 4.00 litres (1.06 gallons) |
| Seatheight | 815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 208.0 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.
