Laides and gents... the BMW 1000RR

apessino · 02-03-2009, 11:49 AM

Here are the first pics of the actual road bike. She arrives in Europe this summer, and get this: Euro 15,150!

That's way less than most would have expected (of course, this being BMW, there are probably going to be 243 "optional features" to bump the price up a good bit, but still).

A few more bits of info:

Dry Weight: 183kg (good ordinarily, but amazing if you consider what comes standard)
ABS standard - it is settable to 4 different levels of action: off ... max
Traction Control standard
Around 190 hp

Good for BMW... gotta admire the Germans for making (and selling) more and more bikes:

St_rydr · 02-03-2009, 12:04 PM

20k USD pretty penny in this economy.

apessino · 02-03-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by St_rydr

20k USD pretty penny in this economy.

No, it does not work like that. A Yamaha R1 is 16.000 Euros in Italy... bikes are priced much higher in EU than in the US. This BMW will probably (speculation ahead) be priced around $13,000 in the US, right there with the Japanese liter bikes (with the addition of ABS and DTC standard!), and well below Ducati, Aprilia, KTM, etc.

I think these are going to sell like hot cakes in Europe.

Unleaded · 02-03-2009, 12:14 PM

I really like the looks of that thing. I like it much better than the earlier, all-carbon fiber race bike pics.

BMW has been hinting that the bike would be competitive with the Japanese literbikes from a price standpoint, and it looks like it might be.

I'd like to see Corser and Xaus ride the wheels off of it in WSB.

Goran69 · 02-03-2009, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apessino

I think these are going to sell like hot cakes in Europe.

Oh you are so right.........

CyHawk · 02-03-2009, 12:49 PM

I really want to try one of these out. I haven't been very interested in the Japanese liter bikes, especially as I don't fit on them very well. However, I've had really good luck with BMW. This has got me thinking I need to turn in the R1100S Boxer Prep. This price is great with ABS and traction control standard.

Bloodworth BMW, here in Nashville will let you test ride anything they've got. I bet you this baby's going to see a lot of demo time.

Cat0020 · 02-03-2009, 12:56 PM

I like the underbelly exhaust can, seems like a Buell engineering concept had finally been recognized to maintream. BTW, it is the BMW S1000RR.

Glenngineer · 02-03-2009, 01:11 PM

These photos make it look way, way, better than previous shots. Hopefully the price is as low as we've been speculating...

I can't wait to read a shoot out or two between this years liter bikes, or at least the RSV4, R1, and S1000RR. Interesting and sexy bikes.

wpbarlow · 02-03-2009, 01:14 PM

Looks pretty good, and some useful tech (traction control/ABS) for the money. If it performs to specification and is $13-14k or so, I think it will be a big US seller as well.

For reference- what the Euro price of something like the CBR1000RR, GSXR1000, or new Yamaha R1? Also Ducati 1198?

JLA · 02-03-2009, 02:27 PM

I'm not crazy about the styling, but it looks like a very serious motorcycle.

I'm willing to bet the exhaust weighs a ton too. A set of Termis or Akrapovics maybe?
could fix that.

ray_rev · 02-03-2009, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wpbarlow

Looks pretty good, and some useful tech (traction control/ABS) for the money. If it performs to specification and is $13-14k or so, I think it will be a big US seller as well.

For reference- what the Euro price of something like the CBR1000RR, GSXR1000, or new Yamaha R1? Also Ducati 1198?

The blade, gixxer, and R1 are all in the £9500-£10000 mark in the UK. The BMW looks to be priced right in there.

Love the swingarm.

I think they will sell a bundle; litre-bike enthuiasts are notoriously fickle, and will buy the sexy beast rather than remain loyal to one brand.

183kg and 190bhp? That's some power to weight!

ray_rev · 02-03-2009, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLA

I'm not crazy about the styling, but it looks like a very serious motorcycle.

I'm willing to bet the exhaust weighs a ton too. A set of Termis or Akrapovics maybe?
could fix that.

I'd lay money that it's a Day 1 option..

hoax · 02-03-2009, 02:50 PM

I love it.

Plus it's got tc and abs. Way to go BMW!

El Guero · 02-03-2009, 04:00 PM

And guess who is getting a job at a BMW dealer this spring...

Oilboiler · 02-03-2009, 04:07 PM

Better pics:

02-03-2009, 11:49 AM	#1
apessino Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Oddometer: 233	Ladies and gents... the BMW 1000RR Here are the first pics of the actual road bike. She arrives in Europe this summer, and get this: Euro 15,150! That's way less than most would have expected (of course, this being BMW, there are probably going to be 243 "optional features" to bump the price up a good bit, but still). A few more bits of info: Dry Weight: 183kg (good ordinarily, but amazing if you consider what comes standard) ABS standard - it is settable to 4 different levels of action: off ... max Traction Control standard Around 190 hp Good for BMW... gotta admire the Germans for making (and selling) more and more bikes: __________________ 10 BMW S1000RR 09 BMW K1300S 08.5 KTM RC8 08 KTM SuperDuke R 05 Suzuki GSXR 1000 (track) Last edited by apessino : 02-03-2009 at 12:17 PM.

02-03-2009, 12:04 PM	#2
St_rydr Saint Ryder Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Wiscowland Oddometer: 2,737	20k USD pretty penny in this economy. __________________ "Only a rider knows how much a fellow rider suffers in the winter." - Rob1313 Funny how people needs things to be simple. Black and white. Right and wrong. Good and evil. When so much is shades of gray. - HD My Graduation ride 09 $5 bucks off at Smug Mug!

02-03-2009, 12:14 PM	#4
Unleaded Unit Train Joined: Jan 2003 Location: Hellinois Oddometer: 243	I really like the looks of that thing. I like it much better than the earlier, all-carbon fiber race bike pics. BMW has been hinting that the bike would be competitive with the Japanese literbikes from a price standpoint, and it looks like it might be. I'd like to see Corser and Xaus ride the wheels off of it in WSB. __________________ "A slave stood behind the conqueror holding a golden crown and whispering in his ear a warning - that all glory is fleeting."

02-03-2009, 12:49 PM	#6
CyHawk Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Oddometer: 56	I really want to try one of these out. I haven't been very interested in the Japanese liter bikes, especially as I don't fit on them very well. However, I've had really good luck with BMW. This has got me thinking I need to turn in the R1100S Boxer Prep. This price is great with ABS and traction control standard. Bloodworth BMW, here in Nashville will let you test ride anything they've got. I bet you this baby's going to see a lot of demo time. __________________ ______________________________________ Bikes: 2004 BMW R1100S 2003 BMW F650CS sold 1976 Honda CB360T

02-03-2009, 12:56 PM	#7
Cat0020 El cheapo Joined: May 2002 Location: Northwest of Philadelphia Oddometer: 3,085	I like the underbelly exhaust can, seems like a Buell engineering concept had finally been recognized to maintream. BTW, it is the BMW S1000RR. __________________ Master your environment, and you will survive just fine. Chances favor the prepared mind.

02-03-2009, 01:11 PM	#8
Glenngineer Thunderhorse Joined: Sep 2008 Location: MA Oddometer: 106	These photos make it look way, way, better than previous shots. Hopefully the price is as low as we've been speculating... I can't wait to read a shoot out or two between this years liter bikes, or at least the RSV4, R1, and S1000RR. Interesting and sexy bikes.

02-03-2009, 01:14 PM	#9
wpbarlow Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2003 Oddometer: 5,096	Looks pretty good, and some useful tech (traction control/ABS) for the money. If it performs to specification and is $13-14k or so, I think it will be a big US seller as well. For reference- what the Euro price of something like the CBR1000RR, GSXR1000, or new Yamaha R1? Also Ducati 1198? __________________ Walter Barlow

02-03-2009, 02:27 PM	#10
JLA Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Walhalla, SC Oddometer: 157	I'm not crazy about the styling, but it looks like a very serious motorcycle. I'm willing to bet the exhaust weighs a ton too. A set of Termis or Akrapovics maybe? could fix that. __________________ Current daily rider: Termi kitted S4RS

02-03-2009, 02:50 PM	#13
hoax Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Oddometer: 86	I love it. Plus it's got tc and abs. Way to go BMW!

02-03-2009, 04:00 PM	#14
El Guero Whiter than a '69 H1 Joined: May 2007 Location: Land of Cornfusion Oddometer: 7,312	And guess who is getting a job at a BMW dealer this spring... __________________ "I ride a KLR, no KLR ever riders get divorced. Their wives don't want to pay the alimony." -CAStu

02-03-2009, 04:07 PM	#15
Oilboiler ... Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Fortress Europe Oddometer: 370	Better pics: __________________ R100RS CB750 K6 K75S, GSXR/Katana 1100 hybrid, GSX1100S Katana, XJ600, GPZ900R, GSX600F, GSXR750

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