uttourist.com: 2011 BMW S1000RR updated with new features

Sunday, October 30, 2011

2011 BMW S1000RR updated with new features

After its initial launch in 2009, BMW Motorrad has updated the S1000RR supersports bike. While there are no changes to the peak power output figures of 193 horsepower, there are quite a few new features to the technical update:

Optimised torque curve for improved ridability.
Expansion from two to three performance curves (one each for Rain and Sport modes and an additional one for Race and Slick modes); Rain mode now 120 kW (163 hp).
Reconfigured throttle for enhanced response (particularly gentle and sensitive acceleration in Rain mode, and immediately direct and spontaneous response in Sport, Race, and Slick modes).
Reduced twisting force and tighter twistgrip angle.
Smaller secondary ratio for boosted thrust.
Refined tuning between Race ABS and Dynamic Traction Control (DTC).
Enlarged cross sectional area of the intake air guide through the steering head for greater air flow efficiency.
Better handling, steering accuracy, and feedback.
Revised spring elements for an even wider range of damping forces.
Suspension geometry modified with new values for the steering head angle, offset, position of the swing arm pivot, fork projection, and spring strut length.
New mechanical steering damper adjustable over ten levels.
Forged and milled fork bridge in a new design and with a smaller offset.
Revised design with a leaner tail section, redesigned side panels, centre airbox cover with side aperture grilles, and winglets.
For new colour variants: plain Racing Red with Alpine white, Bluefire, Sapphire black metallic, BMW Motorrad Motorsport colours.
Revised RR logo.
New heel plates and leaner stabilisers on the passenger footrests.
Redesigned LCD engine speed display for better readability and with five dimming levels.
Instrument cluster with the new functions “Best lap in progress” and “Speedwarning”; deactivation of “Lamp” fault message when headlamp or number plate carrier removed.
Catalytic converters relocated, so no heat shield necessary.
Expansion to the optional extras and special equipment ex works.