THE NEW BMW F 900 R CUP AN ALL-NEW ONE-MAKE SERIES
BMW Motorrad has confirmed that its new F 900 R Cup will run
alongside the British Superbike Championship from 2023,
providing a highly competitive and cost-effective class for
riders at National level.
Devised to be accessible for aspiring as well as experienced
racers, the BMW F 900 R Cup will see up to 40 identical machines
ridden in eight rounds across the British Superbike calendar.
Taking place at iconic UK circuits, the class will involve
multiple practice and qualifying sessions, with points accrued
during two races at each round.
Producing 105hp as standard, the dynamic BMW F 900 R roadster is
available to purchase from any BMW Motorrad UK retailer, and
each will be offered with a standardised package of race-focused
enhancements, including K-Tech fork internals, K-Tech rear
shock, Arrow exhaust, rearsets, quickshifter, and race bodywork.
Pirelli have been the sole tyre supplier for the British
Superbike series since 2008 and will support the BMW F 900 R
Cup. Riders will be limited to two sets of tyres over a race
weekend, using the latest generation Diablo Supercorsa SC and
Diablo Rain tyres, depending on conditions.
Teams will have the option of purchasing a bike and having the
race kit fitted by their preferred BMW Motorrad retailer, by
approved partner Fortis Racing, or by their own support team.
Fortis Racing will continue to be present at each round,
offering on-site race support and spares for all riders.
The BMW F 900 R Cup is set to provide racers with an opportunity
to race at a National level, while remaining cost-effective, as
BMW Motorrad UK Head of Marketing and PR Scott Grimsdall
explains: “We wanted to offer up-and-coming riders the
opportunity to race at a National level with greater exposure,
in a one-make series where rider talent rather than budget
dictates how competitive you are. The F 900 R provides a perfect
platform of power and agility for riders looking to make their
mark on a bigger stage, and the new series can become a
stepping-stone to Superstock or Superbike racing.”
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