S1000RR

[Blacklines]

The development of this bike and the gradual release of technical data and images has been interesting to watch.

Anyone planning on purchasing an S1000 RR?

 

[outrun]

Me likes.... 8)

 

[Kaide]

Jaw literally dropped!

 

[Wondermike]

Looks ace

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[T2FFN]

The different shape headlights are, erm... different :roll:

 

[Wondermike]

Thought that too, they have gone a bit over the top on the weight saving :scratchhead:

Dynamic, asymmetrically arranged lightweight headlights.
The asymmetric configuration and layout of the main and high-beam headlights comes from endurance racing, applying the principle of maximum effect on minimum weight. Precisely this is why the high-beam headlight is much smaller than the low-beam unit.

Asymmetric headlights in endurance look.
The individual lines of the S 1000 RR reflect the design line of BMW Motorrad. The Split Face, for example, an enhancement of the design of existing BMW models, clearly expresses the technical functions of the machine with its highly efficient central air intake and the aerodynamically optimised windshield. The Split Face, a black, grained surface on the upper section of the fairing around the headlights, divides the upper section of the fairing, as seen from the front, into two “halves of a face”, thus ensuring both excitement and a truly unique look. In its design and size, the main headlight takes up the typical look of the starter numbers on an endurance racing machine, while for constructional reasons alone the high-beam headlight is much smaller. Apart from this asymmetry creating both excitement and dynamism, the Split Face serves to subdivide the large painted surface in visual terms, giving the upper section of the fairing an even lighter and more sporting look.

 

[Blacklines]

Yes the headlights are a bit weird. Who knows maybe the design will be a 'grower'!

My deposit has been down for a year and provided the price is not too high I will be buying one.

A friend of mine who is an instructor for Motorrad at the Ring says the bike is a step above the current litre class bikes. That is a serious bit of kit.

 

[Wondermike]

Awesome, can't believe you'll be getting one. Wonder what the price will be?

8)

 

[Blacklines]

Wonder what the price will be?

8)

Judging by European and American prices I would guestimate around about £12500. But there will be some expensive extras such as the ///M paint scheme and quickshift etc etc ...

 

[bigshurv]

BMW have been doing odd sized lights for years, the 1150GS started the trend off and it seems that all do it now.It is BMW bikes "trademark". Love this thing though.