BMW Motorrad’s First M Bike Packs 209 HP

BMW Motorrad has been on a roll lately and they’re hoping to continue that streak with their first ever M model.

Dubbed the M 1000 RR, the model is based on the S 1000 RR and brings the ideals of BMW M to the superbike segment.

Starting with the engine, the bike features an inline four-cylinder which is based on the one found in the S 1000 RR. However, it has been equipped with new pistons, modified combustion chambers and titanium connecting rods. The engine also has an increased compression ratio, lighter rocker arms, a titanium exhaust and fully machined intake ports with a new geometry.

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Thanks to all these changes, the engine produces 209 hp (156 kW / 212 PS) and 83 lb-ft (113 Nm) of torque. That’s a minor increase of 5 hp (4 kW / 5 PS), but the company noted the bike is more powerful between 6,000-15,100 rpm and this range is “particularly relevant for race track driving dynamics.”

Besides the upgraded engine, the M 1000 RR has carbon fiber winglets which generate downforce and help to keep the bike glued to the ground. BMW says they help to improve acceleration as well as braking and cornering stability.

The model also has an aluminum bridge frame, an optimized upside-down fork and a “revised central spring strut with blue spring and Full Floater Pro kinematics.” BMW says these changes help to improve braking and anti-squat control as well as give the rider the “best possible feeling” of the wheels.

Speaking of the wheels, they’re made out of carbon fiber and are backed up by an M braking system. The latter feature blue calipers and draw from the company’s experience in the Superbike World Championship.

Other notable features include a 6.5-inch digital instrument cluster which can be outfitted with an optional M GPS laptrigger and M GPS data logger. Customers can also order an M competition package which includes the M milled parts and M carbon packages as well as a lighter swing arm and an M endurance chain.

There’s no word on pricing at this point, but the model will undoubtedly be more expensive than the S 1000 RR which starts at $17,490.