The BMW S1000R is a
naked
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motorcycle
A motorcycle (motorbike, bike, or trike (if three-wheeled)) is a two or three-wheeled motor vehicle steered by a handlebar. Motorcycle design varies greatly to suit a range of different purposes: long-distance travel, commuting, cruising ...
manufactured by
BMW Motorrad
BMW Motorrad is the motorcycle brand of BMW, part of its Corporate and Brand Development division. It has produced motorcycles since 1923, and achieved record sales for the fifth year in succession in 2015. With a total of 136,963 vehicles sold i ...
since 2014. It is based upon the
S1000RR superbike
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with which it shares its engine, gearbox, frame and suspension.
The detuned
inline-four
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engine from the S1000RR is optimized for low to mid range performance and delivers a maximum output of at 11,000 rpm and maximum torque of at 9,250 rpm.
2017 update
The new 2017 model has increased power, maximum of , which is more than the previous model.
It is also lighter than the previous model. It has an upgraded
ABS,
traction control
A traction control system (TCS), also known as ASR (from german: Antriebsschlupfregelung, lit=drive slippage regulation), is typically (but not necessarily) a secondary function of the electronic stability control (ESC) on production motor vehicle ...
and a new exhaust. The lighter frame and upgraded electronics are taken from the S1000RR.
Like the S1000RR, it has BMW's "Gearshift Assist Pro"
quickshifter
A quickshifter (or quick shifter) is a device that eliminates the need to use the clutch or throttle when shifting gears on a manual transmission. This can increase the safety and comfort of the vehicle and allow for faster gear shifting (usually s ...
as standard, which augments its performance.
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Motorcycles introduced in 2014
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