BMW celebrates the 50th anniversary of its racing division with a special edition of its flagship M 1000 RR sports motorcycle with a special badge and extra chic.
I’m more of a crowd “I didn’t know BMW was making cars until I passed them,” but I realize that in some circles there is a deep love for performance and, in some cases, the exclusivity of BMW M car models. BMW Motorrad is trying to take advantage of this. In recent years, BMW has moved from its HP designation for its high-performance exclusive motorcycle models to the same M designation it uses on the parent company’s cars.
The M 1000 RR debuted in 2020 and became the first motorcycle to use the M designation from BMW. The M 1000 RR already comes with performance features aimed both on the street and on the track. It has everything from cruise control and heated handles to a speed limiter on the pitline and start control. It also has seven driving modes and several electronic driving aids. The 50 Years /// M package adds exclusive Sao Paulo yellow paint, anniversary badges, the M GPS Lap Timer software, a carbon package that uses carbon fiber for the wings and some fairing panels, and the M Billet Pack with aluminum details. , among other additions.
BMW Motorsport GmbH was founded in 1972 to consolidate BMW’s racing efforts. Since then, BMW has found success in everything from Formula One to the Paris-Dakar Rally to winning the first AMA Superbike Championship in 1976.
The M 1000 RR 50 Years M package is due to be available from dealers later this year, and the price in the US is $ 32,495.
| 2022 BMW M 1000 RR 50 years | |
|---|---|
| Cost (MSRP) | $ 32,495 |
| Engine | 999 cc, four-cylinder liquid-cooled four-cylinder with four valves per cylinder |
| Transmission, final transfer |
Six-speed, chain |
| Declared horsepower | 205 at 13,000 rpm |
| Declared torque | 83 feet-pounds at 11,000 rpm |
| Frame | Aluminum bridge type |
| Front suspension | Inverted 45 mm fork, adjustable for preload damping, rebound and compression; 4.7 inches of travel |
| Rear suspension | Single shock absorber with pre-load adjustment, rebound and compression damping; 4.6 inches of travel |
| Front brake | Double four-piston calipers, 320 mm discs with ABS |
| Rear brake | Double piston caliper, 220 mm disc with ABS |
| Rake, trace | 23.6 degrees, 3.9 inches |
| Wheelbase | 57.4 inches |
| Seat height | 32.8 inches |
| Fuel capacity | 4.4 gallons |
| Tires | 120 / 70ZR17 front, 200 / 55ZR17 rear |
| Declared weight | 423 pounds wet |
| Available | The third quarter of 2022 |
| Warranty | 36 months or 36,000 miles |
| More information |
bmwmotorcycles.com |
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