Next year marks 15 years since the BMW S1000 RR superbike prototype was first announced. And the Munich massive has given its whole 999cc inline-four sports range a hefty makeover, with updates to the S1000 RR and M1000 RR, plus an all-new ultra-naked M1000 R.
First up is the new S1000 RR, the firm's ‘standard’ superbike. There's nothing standard about the performance though, with an extra dash of peak power, modified frame, and M1000 RR-style bodywork, including aerodynamic wingiets. These claim to provide up to 10kg of downforce at speed, improving braking and stability. Plus, you won't be shown up by be-winged Ducati and Aprilia riders down the bike meet any more.
The extra peak power comes from a top-end overhaul, including an M1000 RR airbox design, shorter intake stacks, and revised intake ports. These have similar geometry to the M1000 RR
