BMW Motorrad Malaysia lineup gets a new motorcycle; the 2023 S 1000 RR

KUALA LUMPUR: The highly-anticipated 2023 BMW S 1000 RR has finally made it to the Malaysian motorcycle market and the enthusiasts can not be more excited.

For those who aren’t aware this one is an excellent example of excellent bike engineering. “Every aspect of this superbike has been precisely designed with the clear goal of getting the most out of each lap, making it a natural favorite for riders with a penchant for pursuing pure, exhilarating performance,” said the Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia, Hans De Visser.

Let us check out the 2023 BMW S 1000 RR in detail -

Variants & Price

Style Passion	RM 129,599
M Package	RM 149,500

The price difference between the two variants is accounted for via carbon-fibre wheels and lightweight M package inclusions like racing footrests and lithium battery. The range-topping trim also features an 'M’ seat with the BMW Motorsports logo.

Design

The new BMW S 1000 RR undoubtedly looks stunning and gets M 1000 RR-inspired winglets at the front. According to the manufacturer, the new winglets add 10kg of downforce at high speed and puts the motorcycle on par with other units in the segment.

Chassis

In addition to styling updates, the new BMW S 1000 RR benefits from a revised chassis. While the bike retains the same old frame, the motorcycle is claimed to be more flexible thanks to the revised die-cast alloy frame with more holes.

Also, the steering head angle now sits at 23.6 degrees (+0.5 degrees) and the wheelbase now reads 57.4 inches (+0.7 inches).

Powertrain

Powering the all-new BMW S 1000 RR is a revised 999cc ShiftCam 4-cylinder unit generating a maximum power of 207 hp at 13,750 rpm along with a peak torque of 112 Nm at 11,000 rpm.

Convenience features

The 2023 BMW S 1000 RR includes several convenience features which add to the motorcycle specs kit. The specs sheet now includes - USB ports, heated handlebar grips, cruise control, an updated Shift Assistant Pro quick-shifter, and much more.

The bike also gets the Dynamic Package as standard which includes functions like - Dynamic Damping Control, Riding Mode Pro, Dynamic Brake Control, and HSC Pro.

Taking care of riding convenience are four ride modes (Rain, Race, Road, and Dynamic) along with M GPS Laptrigger, BMW Motorrad Race ABS, Shift Assist Pro quick-shifter, and Hill Start Control (HSC).

Mechanical inclusions

• BMW’s adjustable swingarm pivot as standard
• New height-adjustable linkage for the rear shock
• Revised wheel bushings and brake
• Bigger rear sprocket (up from 45 to 46)
• New airbox and shortened variable-height intake funnels
• Traction-control system now with Slide Control function
• Brake Slide Control
• ABS with new Slick setting
• Lightweight battery
• Resigned harness

What do you think of the new BMW S 1000 RR? Let us know in the comments.

Also Read: BMW Motorrad Malaysia line-up now includes two new sports tourers; the R 1250 R & R 1250 RS