The new queens of Superbike
Traditionally dominated by the Japanese, the Superbike segment saw its fundamentals shaken up by the rise of European production, mainly the Aprilia RSV4 R and the BMW S1000RR … Comparative test on the road and on the circuit !
BMW S1000RR tech. Sheet
| Manufacturer data | |
| Engine | |
| Type | 4-cylinder in-line, 4-stroke, liquid cooled |
| Displacement | 999 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 80 × 49.7 mm |
| Distribution | double overhead camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder, controlled by individual pawls arranged at the bottom |
| Valves | 33.5mm intake, 27.2mm exhaust |
| Volumetric ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Max power | 193 hp (143 kW) at 13,000 rpm (Free World) 107 hp at 8,750 rpm (France) |
| Max torque | 112 Nm at 9,750 rpm (Free World) 89 Nm at 8,500 rpm (France) |
| Food | Injection, BMW Motorrad BMS-KP digital management, 48 mm throttles |
| Starter | Electric |
| Electrical system | |
| Alternator | 434 W |
| Drums | 14 V 10 or 12 Ah maintenance free |
| Starter | 0.8kW |
| Headlights | 2 x H 7 / 55W |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Anti-dribble multi-disc in oil bath with mechanical control |
| Gearbox | 6 gears, selection by forks and dogs |
| Primary report | 1,652 |
| 1st | 2,647 |
| 2nd | 2.091 |
| 3rd | 1.727 |
| 4th | 1,500 |
| 5th | 1,360 |
| 6th | 1,261 |
| Secondary report | 2,588 |
| Transmitted secondary ° | By chain |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Perimeter in aluminum, motor with carrier function |
| Steering head angle | 66.1 ° |
| Hunt | 95.9 mm |
| Front suspension | 46 mm inverted fork |
| Suspension Ar | Double swing arm, combined spring / central shock absorber, adjustable preload, rebound and compression |
| Front travel | 120 mm |
| Travel Ar | 130 mm |
| Front brake | Dual disc, 320mm, radial 4-piston fixed calipers |
| Ar brake | Single disc, 220 mm, single piston floating caliper |
| ABS | BMW Motorrad Race ABS (partially integral, disconnectable) |
| Front rim | 3.50 x 17 in cast aluminum |
| Rim Ar | 6.00 x 17 in cast aluminum |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Tire Ar | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Length | 2,056 mm |
| Width (with mirrors) | 826 mm |
| Saddle height | 820 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,432 mm |
| Empty weight, full tank | 204 kg (206.5 with ABS) |
| Max total weight | 390 kg |
| Fuel tank | 17.5 liters |
| Consumption | 5.7 l / 100km at 90 km / h 5.9 l / 100km at 120 km / h |
| Acceleration | 0 to 100 km / h in 2.9 s 1000 m DA in 17.9 s |
| Max speed | More than 200 km / h 1000 m DA in 17.9 s |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | Immediate |
| Colors | Silver Gray, Thunder Gray, Acid Green |
| Main options | Replica colors Superbike (480 €), Race ABS (920 €), Race ABS + DTC (1230 €), anti-theft alarm (210 €), Shifter (360 €) |
| Price | € 15,990 |
| Guarantee | 2 years, unlimited mileage, 24 hour assistance for 3 years |
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