BMW M 1000 R and Updated S 1000 RR Coming for 2023
Mon, 19 Sep 2022
Updated 999cc Shiftcam engine
It’s been nearly two years since BMW first debuted the M 1000 RR, its first motorcycle to carry the company’s high-performance M brand. We knew it wouldn’t be the first, though, after we broke the news that BMW had trademarked the name along with “M 1000 XR” and “M 1300 GS.” What we didn’t expect was for the next M-branded motorcycle to be based on the S 1000 R.
That now looks to be the case, as a new M 1000 R model has appeared in vehicle certification documents in Switzerland and Germany. The M 1000 RR isn’t alone, however, as the same documents confirm BMW will also be introducing an updated S 1000 RR with a revised engine.
The Swiss document lists the M 1000 R and S 1000 RR both producing 206.5 hp at 13,750 rpm. That’s not quite on par with the M 1000 RR’s listed 209 hp at 14,500 rpm, but a slight bump from the current S 1000 RR’s claimed 204 hp at 13,500 rpm and a sizeable jump from the S 1000 R’s claimed 162 hp at 11,000 rpm.
Peak torque is listed at 83.3 lb-ft. at 11,000 rpm. That’s the same as the current S 1000 RR, but differs from the S 1000 R’s 84 lb-ft. at 9,250 rpm. This suggests the M 1000 R’s 999cc engine will have the same tuning as the S 1000 RR, and not the current S 1000 R’s more streetable tuning. It also suggests the M model will adopt BMW’s ShiftCam variable valve timing system.
While the peak output is the same for both M 1000 R and S 1000 RR, the M bike has higher values for carbon monoxide, hydrocarbon and nitrogen oxides emissions, suggesting a different exhaust system, which should be no surprise for an M model.
The new S 1000 RR’s final drive ratio and 57.3-inch wheelbase are the same as the M 1000 RR, which it achieved via a longer chain and by swapping out the current S 1000 RR’s 45-tooth rear sprocket with a 46-tooth sprocket. The M 1000 R’s final drive ratio suggests a 47-tooth sprocket, and it has an even longer wheelbase at 57.9 inches, a 0.2-inch increase over the S 1000 R.
The Swiss document also lists the M 1000 R as having a 200/55 ZR 17 rear tire, just like the M 1000 RR. The S 1000 RR however stays with the 190/55 ZR 17 tire. It’s not explicitly mentioned in the documentation, but we can expect the M 1000 R to employ carbon rims as well as the same M-branded brakes as the M 1000 RR.
BMW has backed away from the major international motorcycle shows in recent years, but it’s expected to have a presence at Intermot in October. We suspect the M 1000 R and S 1000 RR will be announced in the weeks ahead, and at least one of them will be at the Cologne show.
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Germany just shut one of their biggest steel mills and has severe energy issues. I wonder how that's going to affect BMW.
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MellowJello on Sep 19, 2022
Likely going to have to make more bikes overseas
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MikeD on Sep 19, 2022
LOL, how's all that "super reliable", clean, renewable energy and trying to be carbon neutral asap working out for them ?
Shutting down Nuclear Plants, Russia telling them to shove it where the Sun don't shine ?
I'm sick of all the environmental feel good B.S we're being fed by corrupt governments and the bought out media by now.
Now I just want to see "La Mierda" hit the fan and see who remains alive AND clean. -
Starmag on Sep 20, 2022
I'm thinking quite a few German citizens may be changing their minds about such things after this winter.
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Pidgin on Sep 21, 2022
They could have all the gas they need - just need to open nord stream 2. But daddy US doesn't allow them.
If they really wanted to "help" Ukraine, they'd buy all the cheap gas they could get their hands on from Russia and then with the money saved (tens of billions, maybe hundreds) of not needing to bail everybody out, they could support Ukraine in a MUCH, much bigger way.
This is all a huge shitshow. Nobody actually gives a shit about ukes or the environment. -
MikeD on Sep 21, 2022
Exactly. That's one way to look at it.
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Gjw1992 on Sep 22, 2022
Germany has far too little of the renewable stuff, instead they increasingly relied on that super reliable cheap easy gas piped in from a less reliable source. And that dwindling nuclear - uranium from same source. You can only say stop, look over there so often to divert attention.
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Brendan M. Wood on Dec 17, 2022
So this thread is very telling in that you all couldn't care less about the machines. You were all just looking for some place to spout your ill informed and even more poorly worded views on the world's geopolitical issues. Cool.
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Starmag on Dec 17, 2022
So your comment is fact free and condescending. Cool.
My original comment is relative to BMW manufacturing which this bike exits from. That is, it's timely and relevant to the article. Yours on the other hand is, at base, just name-calling.
There's a little wheel on most mice that you can use to scroll past comments you don't agree with. I do it all the time. That way you won't get #triggered.
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Brendan M. Wood on Jan 27, 2023
Yo, I know this is a late reply but really....triggered? Is that what you think is going to somehow win you points in a discussion?
I have a 2019 S1000R and not once have I thought, "This bike needs another 40 horsepower!" Even with a 215 pound rider (me) aboard and "more streetable" tuning it hits 83 mph at redline in first gear. That's enough power on the street most of the time.
Ducati took its Panigale V4 and stuck it in a naked bike without returning and received mostly rave reviews, I suppose BMW wanted to do the same. Life is short so buy what you want and ride it.
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Meaty Midrange on Sep 21, 2022
A measly 162 horsepower? How can you stand it?
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John B on Sep 21, 2022
For someone with my unremarkable riding skills 115 HP is plenty. But it's fun to have way more than that.
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MikeD on Sep 22, 2022
My words exactly. 👌💯
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