BMW S1000RR Exclusive Walk Around, Start & Rev, Tech & Design Overview

[sohk2specv]

This bike kicks all others aces looks performance mpg durability well done well done BMW don't trash it till u ride it

[lazynature1]

as soon as i am 21 and pass the test i can get my hands on one of these. the bike is awesome but looks kinda shit, but different

[pirocanervosa]

Great work... we all thanks for the information ! Good Job !

[MMMBUTI]

great bike... too bad it looks like shit as all the bmw's

[Mordeth6]

Turn indicators not intergrated into the mirrors or in the fairing? Should be a certainty on a litter sportbike..

[Mordeth6]

Turn indicators not intergrated into the mirrors or in the fairing? Should be a certainty on a litter sportbike..

[xav1uz]

i simply hate that the two lights arent identucal, but other than that its one of the best bikes!

[bullseye2467]

dear santa

[misterlampi]

i´m a bit proud to be a german right now :D (no nazi crap, i just like the technical work, shown in this video). cheers to all bikers around the world =) !

[1drifter6]

BMW tried so hard just to make this bike "different/standout" from the rest. In my eyes this bike looks hideous as far as styling goes. The front end reminds me of those ants from that Disney movie Bug's Life. I'll stick with Ducati, this bike is wack.

[wakchoo]

yah this might be great because this is bmw... great engine... but honestly for the over all look.. its ugly... unsymmetrical looks(bad) exhaust(worst)... if i where to choose id go for cbr 1000rr(mpg, looks, price,maintainance, and durability is better)..

maybe if they would build a 600cc.. they could catch up will this mistake...but for now for the 600cc category.. ill go with the yamaha r6..

[balkangrown]

exhaust pipe sucks though, really ugly...

[Bananainside]

Okay, this bike is badass! But how much cost to maintain it long run vs Japanese bike? Anybody?

[kokot007700]

the best BMW...

[codyschuyler]

i demand a 600cc

[MoePower2]

Looks sweet

[zudaboy3030]

This bike is dope! 3:34 when they're saying V shape, it looks like 07/08 R1 side cowl fairing. I hope thats a well ventilated room.

[zudaboy3030]

This bike is dope! 3:34 when they're saying V shape, it looks like 07/08 R1 side cowl fairing.

[fanofdiesel]

I am a car person who has a basic understanding of bikes (I can tell the difference between the manufactures). All I can say is that this is epic.

[dfx961]

the europeans really have good taste for look, and obviously performance, this should deffinatley compete with the big 4

[nomainreason]

So.. this is the best thing you can get ? BMW don't sell it cheap do they..?

[bmws1000rrfan]

..............i want one so badly

[mort4mort]

ugly bike....

[johnb712]

On the testdrive I took I got 3 thumbs up, and 2 honk/waves. The total testdrive was only 2 miles.  The bike was everything I expected performance wise, without getting crazy. Top notch bike.

[bejw1313]

This S1000RR is awsome, I've seen the dyno graph between the 2010 S1000RR and the 2011 Kawasaki ZX10R, all I can say is WOW, the power curve is absolutely amazing.

[JayzBeerz]

i want this bike so bad

[cloudburstlenepmhq]

Free energy technology exists!But a few ppl make too many billions from our energy needs to let this technology be known,Find the real deal, a free energy device at LT-MAGNET-MOTORdotCOM ,take part in the revolution!

[timbp99s]

I have to say, I was planning to get a GSXR 1000 or pick up a used 999R, but I think BMW has just won my heart with this bike. I love it, I want it, it's fantastic and I can't see anything in the future that could replace it. My congratulations to BMW on this one, superb job!

[mow4cash]

asymmetrical lights...they must got some fashion designer to come up with that one...still my favorite production bike

[hobojo898]

my kawasaki is better!

[killjoy117]

@hobojo898 how? You're a creative poster, did you know that?

[mcturk17]

that shit look mad ugly idk why they got the circler high beam they should made it both like left side

[belgradebobcat916]

This is actually the first time in design history that european designers copied a asian design. Most of the time its the other way around. The influence of the Japanese superbike design is obvious. German precision with a good design...well lets just say :"Japan, watch out"!

[tattootiadog]

amazing machine

[ducatiprofessional]

If I get a inliine 4 it will be this, never a worthless jap bike.

[ReggaeGandalf86]

I build the crankshaft of this baby...and fuck, we ar the best!

Its more powerful and faster as told by us, you will see....

[syganstar117]

I WANT I WANT !!!!! GOD PLESS HELP ME WIF SOME MONEY TO BUY IT . HAHAHA

[ducatiprofessional]

@syganstar117 sell your sould to the Devil, he will help you LOL

[hunterziegelmann]

If i ever get into sport bikes im getting a BMW... Their cars cost too much XD.

[warrenfoxgrey]

Is there a team in MotoGP that is using BMW? .... what? I thought I heard you say NONE?

[canttuchdis]

one sexy ass bike.

[NoFukinNamesLeft]

That black one looks fucking sick

[carl206rc]

I love it

[GLOCKIOMM]

i never liked any of BMW bikes but i really like this bike

[FIREBUNEE]

saw and sat on it at the NY Auto show

[SilverbackGorilla69]

i want this bike with fll akra system mmmm...

[jbarton750]

Great vid...very informative! Your camera work makes me dizzy though. Why is it necessary to hold the camera 4 inches from the V he is describing to see it? Stand back so we can see what the hell he is talking about. And who films informational vids upside down??

[Forty30]

perfect bike !

[xxJUNxx]

looks like they stole a little bit of something from the big four

[DSNCB919]

This bike would be hot with HID's

[plonker00765]

motor sounds rattley at idle,don't like the lights, they look rather odd to me,i'll stick to my moped.

[bmw1000rr]

Didn't get any of the optins... Not sold yet on the abs and traction control... I'm still a little old school in maintaining control and feel of bikes..... Back back at you, Be safe.....

[bmw1000rr]

@Dan frederiksen....... I've been riding for over 30 years and the most dangerous element of riding is the murderous attitude of car drivers. I've been ran off the road countless times by drivers who are reading, texting, shaving or putting on makeup while they are trying to drive. Not to mention the ones who simply have their head up their ass and refuse to share the road with bikers.

[DanFrederiksen]

@bmw1000rr how many times have you fallen off?

[MeskovicZ]

@bmw1000rr

Hello.

I just wanted to say that you are right. I just had crash 2 month ago ,the car driver for no apparent reason (non that i saw) decided to hit the brakes. He stopped instantly and left me with no choice than to hit my brakes and suffer crash.

After the crash he said quote: "I didn't want to run over a CAT".

Not to mention that police always think it is the raider's fault when they are involved in crash.

Your description of most of car drivers is flawless.

Thumbs up from me!

[jarjarlol]

@bmw1000rr I've only been riding 1 year and even now had the same problems. I kicked someones car on the road, while moving, when they ran me off and then blocked me. Probably a stupid move but they did deserve the dent.

[DanFrederiksen]

what percentage of motorcycles crash?

doctors call motorcycles donor cycles because dumb guys can't wait to kill themselves on it. don't be stupid guys. don't buy motorcycles. it only works when there is good grip and no need for emergency maneuver and braking. the rest of the time you pay with your life. not smart

[narutokun5790]

@DanFrederiksen Well, I've never heard the term "donor cycle." And I work with doctors.

Second, as a general rule, motorcyclists are better drivers. They know their vehicle more and need to evade (choice word here) other cars.

And if you still want statistics, 8.1% of cyclists get into a fatal crash. but 66% are caused by OTHER DRIVERS.

How's that for not smart?

[DanFrederiksen]

@narutokun5790 you're saying 1 in 12 motorcyclists are killed? think about that

[cotto146]

I've read this bike is starting at $13,800

[bmw1000rr]

Yes. The base price is $13,800. I ordered one two days ago.

[DanFrederiksen]

@bmw1000rr congratulations on your suicide

[cotto146]

right on did u get the other stuff added? ride safe dog.

[mistabiggz16]

Beemerkay I have a question. Do you think this bike Will be COmparing with the Japanese Big 4? Like the Ninja ZX-10R R1 CBR 1000RR GSXR 1000 Or do you think it will be compared with the Italians? Aprilia RSV4 Factory. Ducati 1198 S MV Agusta f4 1000 The Japanese Litre bikes are mostly under 10k While the Italian Litres are at least 20k and up.

[beemerkay]

Hi, Yes the S1000RR is compared to the 4 Japanese Superbikes. Actually MCN UK already tested these 5 bikes and selected the S1000RR as the best sportsbike for 2010.

[SmoochMonstah]

@beemerkay what about the comparison of S1000RR with the Italians such as Aprilia RSV4, etc.. ? :)

[bburgbruin78]

@mistabiggz16 the BMW is 13k which is the same as the Japanese liter bikes(they arent under 10k) and it will probably do much better then the italian bikes because it is made with about the same high quality at a lower price

[xelamos95]

@bburgbruin78 indeed.....with 12500 pounds you get an amazing bmw bike with DTC(dynamic traction control),Race ABS,and gear swift assist.

[blackaneeese]

my local dealer has one in stock and the salesman invited me to take it for a spin this weekend but im afraid to.....because i know i might just leave there light in the pocket lol

[MrHectorAnderson]

gills are so not futuristic nor beautiful.

[eXact1993]

the lamps are so shit

[radiocrash]

Tryed one of these yesterday its a cracking bike felt so composed it feels so so planted i just wish i had the funds to buy one

[03oliwak]

it might be a great bike but fuck is it ugly

[Motosportnut]

I wonder what the horsepower is on the dyno @ the wheel, cause it is certainly not 193, also sometimes people talk for the sake of talking it seems, he says "Particularly in this class where so many bikes look virtually identical" If I'm not mistaken in my perception of asthetics not one single motorcycle in the "class" that this bike is competing against looks like the other. Aprilia, Ducati, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Honda, KTM and Yamaha. I like this bike, just hope they listen to Corser and Xaus.

[beemerkay]

The S1000RR is putting out about 183 at the rear wheel on dyno, as tested by several magazines.

[laxxxxxxen]

@Motosportnut It has put out over 180 horses on the wheel. Not even Kawasakis new ZX-10R could beat that.

[dumpedcorolla]

he says look nothing like anything else....lol come on people its the mixed up twin of a R6.... Its a R6 on steriods.. love it.

[dumpedcorolla]

The base price is cheap i think $13,800

fully loaded is $15,400ish

not that bad really. 193 hp...fuuuuuck.

[DSNCB919]

whats the differeance between the base and fully loaded? the electronic stuffs?..

[xelamos95]

@dumpedcorolla 193HP without the ram-air system!!!between the two lights there is an air intake that products an amazing horsepower of 200HP!!!

[SealTeam1]

Sounds and looks great. Just dont show me the price lol.

[herrwest]

I just want a black one please!

[13smid13]

holy fuck. i can't get over the numbers this thing comes up with!! i am literally shocked. christ, and here i was thinking that the jap superbikes would always lead this class for performance and value. well done BMW

[Thrahl]

This isn't a novelty bike. its the best Liter bike I've ever ridden. It has everything you want. Ride quality , performance, fit & finish. Its the real deal. I like the distinctive styling even though it may not be everyone's cup of tea. A lot of the sport bikes tend to look like clones of one another. At least BMW is tying something different to set themselves apart.

[jahobb]

I know this bike is new and its got novelty factor but c'mon the design is way too out there. Who let the headlights and taillights go to production like that?

[Bloodhunter1992]

@jahobb The taillights are just fucking awesome

[highcentered3]

ithis design is no good.

its weird.

[bandguy360]

ah dude i think its so beautiful. and this thing wieghs as much as a 650 but has more power than a zx14

[blackaneeese]

im buying one, motorsport colors, and will put LANSHRK on the tag. i guess ill trade the gixxer for it. 13,800 is a great price, i was expecting to see 20k or something

[rEcKLesSzzz]

i never really liked BMW motorcycles but this 1 is pretty awesome

[madtux01]

What a perfect bike (sory for my english, I am french). The designers makes good work, I love the diference under the oposite side, great job.

I've had to stop my studies of product-design (no more cash), but my dream is to work for BMW. All theirs bikes are perfect! Great German quality, nice Design, for me the BMW'design is an icon of product design.

Better than Japanise, English ant Italian Bikes, the S1000RR will be the best choice of GP bike.

I NEED ONE !!!!!

[TrY2LieAgain]

@madtux01 have u seen the R6 n R1's 1 of the sexiest bikes on the planet look them up on utube

[madtux01]

@TrY2LieAgain Nice bike too, but I prefer the german design...

The VOXAN were wonderfull too, do you know VOXAN? It was French bikes, build in my birthplace). Now, VOXAN is die, victim of bike discrimination in France: 100HP max, police and gendarmerie everywhere, taxes, governement anti-bikers... (fuc*ing Sarkosy).

For example: Imagine I buy the S1000RR, for the same cost of the one sold in german, ... 180kg and ONLY ONE HUNDRED HP !!!!! The half of the power...

Welcome in France...

[TheDna719]

@TrY2LieAgain lol you got that right. Nothing against this the bmw they r good but yamaha all the way R1 yehyeah

[boxdrinks]

gibbs meh!! gibbs meh!!

[ksomsouthi]

oooh... daddy likes!

[shadowdrgn0]

very well done. im a hard core kawi fan but if i had the money i would buy one of these

[tipoomaster]

DO WANT.

Thats all i have to say.

[romanosalvatore]

very cool, I dont know about the side fairings...Im not diggin the shark gills kinda style.

[sefadenizoglu]

I think this is the first superbike I've fallen in love with!

[popeyepanther]

The bike is very impressive, can't wait to try it out. One thing is for sure, BMW wants their share of the market. Hopefully they have had the right input while building this thing. Previous 1200/1300K's from them have been "touring" bikes, not racers. Looks great though.

[S2KSeoul]

What 1200 size bike is really a racer? I have a K1200S and ride a friend's K1200R and these are not touring bikes. They aren't race bikes either but neither is a Busa or a ZX14. With the K12S you get a street bike with race tires stock and the rear is a respectable 190, adjustable suspension stock, 0-100mph in about 4 seconds. Man, 2nd gear gets to 95mph at redline. I talked to Nate (see video response above) and he said compared to the Honda, Zuki, and Duc the BMW put down linear power.

[nordicusmaximus]

It's called a Ducati 1198R.

[balletjegehakt]

this has to be one of the most beautiful bikes ever made!

love it.. i want one in the green/yellowish color :D

i'm not really a 4-in-line person, I prefer V-twins and L-twins (DUCATI!! (L) ) but this one is amazing

[AllenBomber]

I respect the power that this thing makes, and the engineering that went into it, but it's just ugly. I like uniform (SYMETRICAL) fiberglass wrapped bullet, not some lop-sided headlights and more gills than a fish.

[Atoweha]

BMW should put headlights with angel eyes.. too bad Yamaha has already stolen them :(

[GSX650R]

For the price this is the bike to have. Its only slightly more than any of the big four Jap bikes and less than the 1198 series. Granted, the maintenence will be more expensive than the Japanese ones, but probably about the same as Ducati. And if you trust Japanese engineering, you should know the GSXR1000 isn't and hasn't been the best liter bike for a while. Most people won't even notice the differences in the similar liter bikes on the street anyways, get what you like.

[diegodfwehrle]

im in love

this bike is a piece of art

[turbofx10]

its a nice machine but i stay with my gsxr 1000 i trust and believe in japanese engineering

[beemerkay]

sounds like a drone. be open, don't close yourself up to new technology.

[77rxpharmacy]

@beemerkay

I agree. The S1000RR is an engineering and technological marvel. But I think it's just so ugly... haha

I've never seen one in person though so maybe I'll change my mind.

[uglyguyfe]

tis true, but ze germans are still better, they've been doing this longer and better than japanese

[TheDna719]

@turbofx10 i agree with u great bike to have all the respect for them and thier riders but i will stay with my yamaha R1, might not be the best  on technology and stuff but thats me what i think.

[DrakeVenix]

Oh my god! I'm in love! I will not leave my local BMW dealership for days once this arrives!

[killerspud5432]

I would to terrible things to that bike.

;)

[tyan1098]

I stay with my Ducati 1098...looks and performance, nice bike though, but just nice.

[JLchevz]

well of course ducati is better but i still love this bike

[Brennafugg]

If it's as good as the article I just read says about it, then I will own this bike within two years unless something even more sophisticated and in the same price range comes along.

[FujiR500]

How would you guys compare this to MV Agusta's F4 SPR??? I mean performancewise the bmw will win but the looks of the F4 SPR is great. This new BMW bike is truly something different.....This bike is the only nice looking bike i can compare to the SPR as far as design and styling...

[dariusasimmons]

Gimme a Black one.

[ramv36]

You sure won't mistake this for a rice rocket from the sound!

Just like their cars, you can always tell it's a eurorocket from the sound...

[chitown1200r]

From a distance (only saw an early model at the Chicago show in Feb), this thing looks and must be the BOMB. Can't wait until they come out. If looks kill, we're all dead. Don't we all get tired of the same thing over and over. Love Ninjas and CBR1000s, but so glad the Germans got into the game!!!

[meadeisdabomb]

My father and my uncle just ordered there S1000rr or S1000r they ordered it june 18 on a friday they say that they are probably the 1st people in America that ordered this amazing bike. I hope they don't get killed by this "THING" which can go 200 MPH.

[S2KSeoul]

I just saw this bike yesterday with Nate Kern. I love the uniqueness and the engineering that went into it. And it is l-i-g-h-t ! I posted a short video response. I haven't ordered one yet, but VERY tempted. I am amazed that there is no marketing for this. No TV ads, no spots on anything. Showing yesterday was intimate to say the least. Some duc guys, bmw guys, no jap bike guys. Too bad. BMW needs to do a little advertising.

[quig02]

This Bike is going to shock many, many people. Mine is ordered. Can't wait.

[johncrosby]

Love the review, commentary and the bike's exceptional just standing still. Can't wait to see it reviewed in motion. Well done Shiva for getting this close this early.

[k1gpnet]

bikes design is taken from old Helmet and Armor

[oneshot461]

looks like its all plastic ?

not a good look....try again bmw

not your best effort

[pk339]

better be able to turn that shift light off

beautiful bike

[Luka620Dark]

great bike

[Teuthida46]

Its "DAMPING" not DAMPENING."

For God's Sake, let me repeat: DAMPING, not DAMPENING.

Repeat 1000000 times.

Thank you.

[beemerkay]

calm down fellow! both terms are used interchangeably. equal number of people would vote for either spelling.  S

[johncrosby]

TEUTHIDA46 is clearly an idiot.

[pinablonde]

Design is just great except right hand side rounded hibeam headlight. But the power and weight numbers Oh god! magnificant. Tail light is awesome to. Remember one thing about BMW products....RELIABILITY and BEST CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY not to mention platinum and diamond jewel like fit and finish. 193 horsepower stock Eliminate three way catalityc converter and install full titanium race Akrapovic , tune ECM and easy you can and up with 210HP CAN U FEEL THIS ADRENALINE BROTHERS AND SISTERS ?

[marcopolorsa]

Well let's hope that 'cutting edge technology' slaton01 is talking about will put BMW on the SBK podium this year.

[number1Schumacherfan]

It will. Already 7th at Monza in the first year is pretty good for a brand new bike and team.

[marcopolorsa]

And I sure hope it will, because BMW is offering an alternative from the usual manufacturers, and we should welcome that!

Take that from someone who owned 2 BMW motorcycles, but never really liked them.

But I appreciate the effort and investment from a manufacturer who wants to step out of its image of making boring bikes for old farts.... :)

[slaton01]

HA BMW has beenracing and building superbikes before the Japanes even thought about building motorcycles!! They have always been about cutting edge technology!!!

[gwalia4]

Great review but Weird bike. You compare to ducati 1198s , Aprilia Rsv4, Cbr1000rr and R1. BMW needs to learn a lot more about super bikes. Honda with abs is lighter than the bmw. All four also have a lot more aftermarket support and better racing heritage. You do not make a ugly bike just because you want to make it different. Bmw should just stick to RT. LT and GS.

[beemerkay]

Thanks for your comment. But you got your numbers all wrong. Honda's ABS unit is about 25 lbs, BMW's complete with harness is only 5.5 lbs. BMW S1000RR with ABS is lighter than Honda CBR1000RR. Honda with ABS wet is 461, BMW is 455.

Keep in mind this is BMW's very first year into virgin Superbike territory and I think they have done an amazing job considering.  Give them a couple of years and they'll own this market too, just like they own the Enduro market.

[gwalia4]

I agree about the first year of production. I just wish BMW also priced its bike as a first year of production. I was comparing Honda and Bmw weight on street.( which include norms like aftermarket exhaust. levers, powercommander, etc). You have to give Honda few grand more in after markert because BMW is few grand more. Under $15k Honda will smoke the BMW. Under $20k Honda will smoke the BMW. Under $30K Honda will show its racing heritage and shame the BMW

[beemerkay]

The new BMW S1000RR will be priced similar to Honda CBR. This is not a 20 grand bike, even though it should be and it certainly looks it. But BMW is pricing it within the CBR1000RR range, maybe just a few hundred more.

[gwalia4]

Until unless its a few grand less this bike is set to be a failure. Few grand more is ducati 1198. You cannot use first year of production as an excuse when it falls short and not consider it when it comes to pricing the bike. Anyways i still think GS and RT's are best in class. However bmw needs to learn a lot about superbikes before they can charge more than honda and yamaha.

[beemerkay]

Don't agree. What sets the price is components. MV Oro's asking price is $40K. You think it's that much because they have learned more than Honda?

Sorry, your point is invalid. This bike at about 14K is a bargain. They should sell it for 20K. Check out the components alone, also the power to weight ratio.

[gwalia4]

I will agree to disagree. Put a ducati 1198 , New Rsv4 and MV right next to the bmw and ask people what they think about asymmetrical styling.

I was comparing to honda because BMW like honda has always been about engineering.

I guess in the end sales figures and race track will tell the true story.

[beemerkay]

yes, the styling is controversial, but it will grow on people. I think BMW wanted to make sure their new superbike doesn't blend in too much with the Japanese.

Also, things to keep in mind that, the Japanese own the supersport and superbike market. The Euro bikes currently haven't put a slightest dent in that market.

MV sales are so slow, that they don't even register. Same with Aprilia. Ducati sales a few more, but too low to matter. BMW is hoping to change that trend.

[joonsuk88]

I hope you're right because, even though I own a Japanese bike, I am in the market for a new (and hopefully) non-Japanese bike. As you know, there's nothing wrong with Japanese bikes. And it's not even that japanese bikes have no "soul" as some say (not their fault they sell well and are common). But it would be great to see some other manufacturer other than Japanese and Italian to dominate some races.

[popeyepanther]

I'm guessing your 14 K is in USD. Think about us poor bastards in the E.U, its 14K here too, but in Euros!! So be happy and buy one!

[number1Schumacherfan]

Great video. I can't wait to get mine.

[RyzER617]

Bike looks like shit (frontend) BUT-

I'd buy it for the name and Racing ABS.

[chitown1200r]

Bike IS the shit (which is good).

[finstervonshamrock]

Thanks!!!!