These are the BMW’s 2009 World
Superbike (WSBK) contender,
The motorcycle is named the S1000RR, and BMW plans to produce 1000 road-going
versions in 2009 to satisfy World Superbike homologation requirements.
The target is 190kg with 190bhp for the road
bike. It will come with a quickshifter, Öhlins front and rear, Brembo brakes and
there's a lot of talk about the engine's head too; something is special about
it, there's a possibility it contains pneumatic valves but BMW are being really
cagey about it all.
BMW has also specified that the road-going version should be comfortable to ride
and easy to move around on, despite being light and compact.
Adrian Roderick, general manager of BMW Motorrad
UK told MCN that the S1000RR is unlikely to be in dealers until early 2010, as
the World Superbike homologation rules give the firm until December 2009 to
build road-going motorcycles.
While the firm has yet to set the price for the road motorcycle, it is aiming to
keep it competitive, relative to Japanese superbikes.
BMW has set ambitious targets for the race bike,
looking to be a consistent top-10 finisher in 2009 with a two-man team
comprising one experienced rider, and one young-gun.
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