BMW S 1000 RR (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2009, BMW released the S 1000 RR, considered the best-equipped sport bike in the 1000cc category and had the biggest bore in its class. At the time of its release, the model was the first road-going bike fitted as standard with ABS and Dynamic Traction Control (DTC). Speaking about standard options, the S 1000 RR came with three riding modes, Wet, Sport, and Race but had an additional riding mode that was available after installing a dongle received with the bike, to a special jack under the seat.

A quick shifter is an option that doesn’t require engaging the clutch when changing gears, and the BMW S 1000 RR was the first production motorcycle that offered an optional quick shifter.

When BMW started shiping the bike, they added a software limiter at 9,000 rpm, and after a short period was removed by the dealers.

The engine that drives the S 1000 RR is a 999cc liquid-cooled in-line four-cylinder that develops 193 hp at 13,000 rpm and 113 Nm (83 lb-ft) of torque at 9,750 rpm. The engine sends the power to the rear wheel through a six-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-disc clutch.

For suspension, the bike has a 46 mm USD fork on the front and a double swingarm with a central spring strut in the spring base, and as brakes, it uses two 320 mm discs on the front and a 220 mm disc at the back.