BMW Motorrad has revealed the new S 1000 R, S 1000 RR and S 1000 XR at the Intermot 2016 which is also knows as the International Motorcycle, Scooter and E-Bike Fair. For the 2017 model year, BMW’s S 1000 RR, the S 1000 R roadster and the S 1000 XR adventure sports model have undergone several revisions.
On the 2017 BMW S 1000 R, the key change is that the engine now makes a higher 164.51PS at 11,000rpm. In comparison, the previous version had a claimed power output of 160.43PS at 11,000rpm. BMW Motorrad says that the new S 1000 R is lighter than its predecessor by 2kg. The motorcycle gets a new frame structure with a lighter main frame rear section. The new S 1000 R gets a HP titanium rear silencer as standard equipment which delivers sportier aural experience. Also, the new S 1000 R gets a much smaller fairing than the previous model.
The 2017 S 1000 RR gets DTC as standard. ABS Pro is now part of the optional Riding Modes Pro, and it will be offered as a single-seat model with a passenger seat cover. BMW says that the passenger package will be offered free of charge as an alternative. It will be offered in a new granite grey metallic/blackstorm metallic colour variant.
The 2017 BMW S 1000 XR makes 164.51 PS at 11,000rpm while the previous model delivered 160.43PS at the same rpm. BMW says that it gets vibration-free handlebars for enhanced rider comfort. There’s is also a new color variant named Ocean Blue metallic matte.
The new BMW S 1000 RR
- Adaptation to EU4 requirements.
- ABS Pro as a new element of the optional equipment item “Riding Modes Pro”.
- DTC as standard.
- The new RR now as standard as a single-seat model with passenger seat cover. The optional passenger package is available free of charge as an alternative.
- Well-established colour concepts Racing Red non-metallic/Lightwhite non-metallic and BMW Motorsport (Lupine Blue metallic/Lightwhite non-metallic/Racing Red non-metallic), though in a new design.
- New colour variant Granite Grey metallic/Blackstorm metallic.
- Design Option Wheels with red rim lines now included as standard as part of the colour concepts Racing Red non-metallic/Lightwhite non-metallic and BMW Motorsport.
The new BMW S 1000 R
- Adaptation to EU4 requirements.
- Output increased to 121 kW / 165 hp at 11 000 rpm (previously: 118 kW/ 160 hp).
- Weight reduction by 2 kg to 205 kg DIN unladen.
- Payload increased by 2 kg.
- HP titanium rear silencer as standard for an even more potent sound and a sporty look.
- Vibration-free handlebars for a further increase in comfort.
- New frame structure with lighter main frame rear section.
- ABS Pro as a new element of the optional equipment item “Riding Modes Pro”.
- HP Shift Assistant Pro for quick shifting up and down without clutch as an ex-works option.
- Light HP forged wheels (–2.4 kg as compared to the standard version) as a new optional equipment items ex works.
- Design Option Wheels with red rim lines as a new ex works option.
- Multifunction instrument cluster with improved readability and including outdoor temperature display.
- Significantly reduced fairing.
- New colour variants Racing Red non-metallic/Blackstorm metallic, Catalano Grey non-metallic and BMW Motorsport (Lupine Blue metallic/Lightwhite non-metallic/Racing Red non-metallic).
The new BMW S 1000 XR
- Adaptation to EU4 requirements.
- Output increased to 121 kW / 165 hp at 11 000 rpm (previously: 118 kW/ 160 hp).
- Optimised vibration-free handlebars for increased comfort.
- Increase in maximum permissible weight from 434 to 444 kg, thereby increasing payload by 10 kg.
- Well-established colour concepts Racing Red non-metallic and Lightwhite non-metallic / Granite Grey metallic matt / Racing Red non-metallic.
- New colour variant Ocean Blue metallic matt.
