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The '''S1000RR''' is a [[super bike]] manufactured by [[BMW (Motorcycles)|BMW Motorrad]] to contend in the 2009 [[Superbike World Championship]].<ref name="MCNintro">{{cite web |url=http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/mcn/2008/april/14-20/apr1608bmwoficiallyunveilsworldsuperbikecontender/ |title=BMW officially unveils World Superbike contender |accessdate=2008-04-17 |last=Carroll |first=Michael |date=2008-04-16 |format=HTML |work=Motorcycle News |publisher= |language=English}}</ref> It was introduced in [[Munich]] on [[16 April]], 2008 for the 2009 model year<ref name="MUSAintro">{{cite web |url=http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=6262&Page=1 |title=2009 BMW Superbike S1000RR Unveiled! |accessdate=2008-04-17 |last=Madson |first=Bart |date=2008-04-16 |format=HTML |work=MotorcycleUSA.com |publisher= |language=English}}</ref> and is powered by a {{convert|1000|cc|cuin|0|abbr=on}} [[inline-4]] engine. |
The '''BMW S1000RR''' is a [[super bike]] manufactured by [[BMW (Motorcycles)|BMW Motorrad]] to contend in the 2009 [[Superbike World Championship]].<ref name="MCNintro">{{cite web |url=http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/mcn/2008/april/14-20/apr1608bmwoficiallyunveilsworldsuperbikecontender/ |title=BMW officially unveils World Superbike contender |accessdate=2008-04-17 |last=Carroll |first=Michael |date=2008-04-16 |format=HTML |work=Motorcycle News |publisher= |language=English}}</ref> It was introduced in [[Munich]] on [[16 April]], 2008 for the 2009 model year<ref name="MUSAintro">{{cite web |url=http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=6262&Page=1 |title=2009 BMW Superbike S1000RR Unveiled! |accessdate=2008-04-17 |last=Madson |first=Bart |date=2008-04-16 |format=HTML |work=MotorcycleUSA.com |publisher= |language=English}}</ref> and is powered by a {{convert|1000|cc|cuin|0|abbr=on}} [[inline-4]] engine. |
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The BMW will only produce 1000 production models in 2009 to satisfy World Superbike homologation requirements. It will feature [[traction control]] and is targeted to weigh {{convert|190|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} and produce {{convert|190|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}}. The S1000RR is unlikely to be in dealers until early 2010.<ref name="MCNintro"/> While BMW has yet to set the price for the production bike, it is aiming to keep it competitive with Japanese super bikes. |
The BMW will only produce 1000 production models in 2009 to satisfy World Superbike homologation requirements. It will feature [[traction control]] and is targeted to weigh {{convert|190|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} and produce {{convert|190|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}}. The S1000RR is unlikely to be in dealers until early 2010.<ref name="MCNintro"/> While BMW has yet to set the price for the production bike, it is aiming to keep it competitive with Japanese super bikes. |
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| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
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| Parent company | BMW |
| Production | 2009- |
| Class | sport bike |
| Engine | 1,000 cc (61 cu in) inline-4 |
The BMW S1000RR is a super bike manufactured by BMW Motorrad to contend in the 2009 Superbike World Championship.[1] It was introduced in Munich on 16 April, 2008 for the 2009 model year[2] and is powered by a 1,000 cc (61 cu in) inline-4 engine.
The BMW will only produce 1000 production models in 2009 to satisfy World Superbike homologation requirements. It will feature traction control and is targeted to weigh 190 kg (419 lb) and produce 190 bhp (142 kW). The S1000RR is unlikely to be in dealers until early 2010.[1] While BMW has yet to set the price for the production bike, it is aiming to keep it competitive with Japanese super bikes.
References
- ^ a b Carroll, Michael (2008-04-16). "BMW officially unveils World Superbike contender" (HTML). Motorcycle News. Retrieved 2008-04-17.
- ^ Madson, Bart (2008-04-16). "2009 BMW Superbike S1000RR Unveiled!" (HTML). MotorcycleUSA.com. Retrieved 2008-04-17.
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