BMW S1000 RR Launched, Prices Start at Rs 18.5 Lakh

The BMW S1000RR comes with a 999cc motor that puts out 207 bhp of power and can go from 0-100 kmph in 2.6 seconds.

The BMW S1000RR is the brand's flagship supersport motorcycle. 

Photo: BMW Motorrad

The BMW S1000RR is the brand's flagship supersport motorcycle in the country. It has been launched at Rs 18.5 lakh ex-showroom, going up to Rs 22.5 lakh for the fully kitted out version.

The S1000 RR comes with an Inline-4, 999cc engine.(Photo: The Quint)

The BMW S1000RR is powered by a 999-cc, in-line, four-cylinder engine that puts out 207 bhp of power and 113 Nm of torque with a six-speed quick-shift transmission. This superbike replaces the earlier version that was originally launched in India in 2009. It has gone through some significant changes.

BMW S1000RR with actor Shahid Kapoor at the launch. Photo: The Quint

The bike gets a few dimensional changes. It has a wheelbase of 1,441 mm making it slightly longer than the earlier bike, while seat height has been reduced to 824 mm. It is also about 11Kg lighter at just 197Kg kerb weight, giving it an even better power-to-weight ratio.

The BMW S1000 RR offers a 6-speed gearbox with an up-down quickshifter.(Photo: The Quint)

That's all due to some weight reduction in the engine and exhaust. For perspective Royal Enfield's Interceptor weighs about 213 Kg, with not even a quarter of the power output.

To keep all that power in check, it comes with a lot of electronic aids. It gets wheelie-control, launch control and an engine braking system in addition to traction control and ABS. The suspension can also be electronically controlled.

It also gets four different riding modes – Rain, Road, Dynamic and Race – that can be switched via its 6.5 inch colour display instrument panel.

The BMW S1000RR comes in three variants - the Standard priced at Rs 18.5 lakh, the Pro priced at Rs 20.95 lakh and then the Pro M-Sport pried at Rs 22.95 lakh.