Have You Seen the New BMW S1000 RR?

[Bobby G]

Not anything I'd ride cross country, but I got a sneaky peek at it this week, and it's unlike anything I've ever seen. 193 HP, only 405 lbs., ABS and Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), 4 different power modes, central ram air intake, two injectors per cylinder, and a rev range that peaks at 14,200 RPM. Heard that it will sell for about $17K, maybe a little less.

 

It is truly a piece of work.

 

http://www.s1000rr.com

 

Check it out. Might just be my "second" scoot!

[RandyR]

I wouldn't ride it. Too much power/weight. I'd be dead in a month.

 

That said, the engineering in the engine is top notch. I think this engine in a detuned 100hp version would make a great power plant for a touring machine with comfortable seat, fairing, and large fuel tank.

 

I think the next significant engineering milestone for motorcycle companies that want to stay in business will be to build a 90hp 700pound 2-up touring machine with bags and fairing that gets 60+ miles per gallon of fuel.

[Cerviperus]

:drool:

[Cerviperus]

Oh, and here is the US site for it with it's specs...

 

http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/us/en/individual/news/index.html?id=145

[GeorgeS]

No windshield.

 

Just another version of a Busa. I can find lots of good used Busa's for about 5 to 6 K

 

And a lot more HP. Sorry Bemmmmer

[Cerviperus]

IMO... a Busa is nice... if you want to go fast in a straight line.

[Carbon_One]

Now we know what can be done with these antiques when put to pasture.

Larry

[KiteSquid]

That said, the engineering in the engine is top notch. I think this engine in a detuned 100hp version would make a great power plant for a touring machine with comfortable seat, fairing, and large fuel tank.

 

I disagree.

 

I WANT a 220 HP+ version of the 2nd gen RSV!!!!!!!!

 

Somewhere on Youtube there is a video of a stock Honda Valkyrie Interstate (simmular stying as the 2nd Gen RSV) doing a wheele!!!!!!!!

Edited May 28, 2009 by KiteSquid

[Cerviperus]

I disagree.

 

I WANT a 220 HP+ version of the 2nd gen RSV!!!!!!!!

 

Somewhere on Youtube there is a video of a stock Honda Valkyrie Interstate (simmular stying as the 2nd Gen RSV) doing a wheele!!!!!!!!

Here's BMW's stunt rider, Jean Pierre Goy, doing one on Beemer's full-dress LT.