2016 BMW S 1000 RRBMW may have left World Superbike factory competition, but that hasn’t stopped the Germans from keeping the S 1000 RR track-competitive.The latest RR is just one-horse shy of the 200-horsepower mark, and the torque sits at 83 ft/lbs. Not stopping there, the 2016 RR has a lightweight chassis, short wheelbase, and steep rake, plus a full suite of electronic assistance.
The RR features Dynamic Damping Control suspension, which was previously an ex-works option for the ultra high-performance HP4. BMW offers factory accessories to increase its track worthiness.Read our BMW S 1000 RR Review.Visit our Motorcycle Buyer’s Guide.
2016 BMW S 1000 RR Specs:
ENGINE
Type: Liquid-cooled, DOHC, inline-4
Lubrication: Wet sump
Bore x stroke: 80 x 49.7mm
Displacement: 999cc
Maximum power: 199 horsepower @ 13,500 rpm
Maximum torque: 68 ft/lbs @ 9250 rpm
Compression ratio: 12.0:1
Engine management: Electronic fuel injection w/ ride-by-wire and knock sensor
Emissions control: Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converters, EU-3 norm, and interference pipe and acoustic valves
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed: 125+ mph
Fuel consumption: 41 mpg at a constant 55 mph
Fuel: Premium
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator: 3-phase, 350 watts
Battery: 12 V / 9 Ah, maintenance-free
TRANSMISSION
Clutch: Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated
Zero Electric ADV Bike + Al and Bridget from Throw Your Leg Over
byMotos and Friends by Ultimate Motorcycle
Hello everyone and welcome to Motos and Friends, a weekly Podcast brought to you by the editorial team at Ultimate Motorcycling. My name is Arthur Coldwells.
Electric mobility is everywhere nowadays. Whether it’s a car, a truck, an assisted bicycle, a scooter, or any number of new innovations, the electric revolution is certainly here. In this week’s first segment, Nic de Sena took a ride on Zero’s recently announced new Adventure bike—the Zero DSR-X. There’s been a lot of hype about this new arrival on the ADV scene, and of course the questions are many. Nic talks to me about whether Zero actually have a credible, alternative energy ADV bike—or if the machine is just simply an empty promise.
In our second segment, I chat with Al and Bridget from ‘Throw Your Leg Over’. They took time out to record this episode from somewhere in the middle of Romania, of all places.
These interesting Aussies have traveled—and painstakingly documented—the thousands of miles they’ve covered riding the best roads and sights through Australia, Tasmania, Europe, eastern Europe, and Scandinavia, among other places.
Their guided tour books and videos are all available online as a tremendous resources for all you would-be travelers. A membership to Throw Your Leg Over also helps fund their future travels—and who knows where those might lead them.
Al and Bridget are truly committed to their passion for travel, and that really comes across. Their fun and zeal for life on two wheels is great to hear.
