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5 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
BMW's Small, Carbon-Laden Superbike Emerged at Villa d'Este
The next generation of German riding At the illustrious Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este at Lake Como, BMW has provided a rare early glimpse into its next-generation superbike. The BMW Motorrad Concept RR represents a new direction for the automaker, setting a new standard for construction and aerodynamics for its superbike lineup. The aim is to have a flagship, zero-compromise superbike in the lineup, and this may be BMW's best effort yet. Paying particular attention to aerodynamics and the demands placed on a superbike and its rider, Concept RR is not only lightweight and performant, but it's compact, too. BMW also culled many external attachments to further focus on airflow around the bike and rider, and improved airflow through the bike itself to increase airflow to the rear winglets of the bike. BMW Concept RR The BMW Concept RR is small but mighty BMW Concept RR Designed for street and track use, Concept RR was inspired by the automaker's M 1000 RR bike, which was piloted by factory rider Toprak Razgatlioğlu in his FIM Superbike Championship last year. BMW claims this early glimpse into the next generation of RR is unprecedented, though it hasn't said when the bike will be available for purchase. 'The BMW Motorrad Concept RR is a true masterpiece of our development team, both technically and in terms of design language,' says Markus Flasch, Head of BMW Motorrad. 'The transfer from racing to road has never been shown more clearly. It represents BMW Motorrad's leadership claim to offer the highest engineering level and maximum performance in this segment.' Concept RR doesn't change everything about BMW's RR lineup. It will have the M's 230 horsepower water-cooled inline four-cylinder engine and incorporates the electronic control and regulation system (engine management, traction control, and engine brake) from the BMW WSBK M 1000 RR. By keeping tried-and-true performance under the rider, the Concept RR aims to improve the experience elsewhere. BMW Concept RR Carbon, aluminum, and fun Focusing on 'riding stability at very high speeds' and the Concept RR's ability to handle cornering at high speeds, BMW engineers knew they'd have to reduce air resistance in every possible way. BMW utilized carbon and aluminum throughout, materials renowned for their stability and strength while remaining lightweight. Where BMW engineers didn't eliminate, like with the external attachments, they innovated. The frame and every component on the bike, for example, were 'optimized for lightweight construction and performance.' BMW applied everything learned from the track to the Concept RR. The bike is just as performant beneath the fuel tank but packs all the power and performance from previous generations into a smaller, lighter package. What more could you ask for? BMW Concept RR Final thoughts BMW wasn't clear on how much of the bike is carbon, but it seems that many of the body panels are. We know the frame and tail are aluminum, but we don't know where else aluminum may have been incorporated. It's an incredible early look at the Concept RR, but we just wish there were more details. From what we know so far, though, it's an incredible bike.
TimesLIVE
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
BMW gives a glimpse of its next-generation superbike
As part of its display at the weekend's Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este at Lake Como in Italy, BMW unveiled a prototype of its next-generation superbike. The German company's Motorrad motorcycle division describes the BMW Motorrad Concept RR as the ultimate performance statement in technology and design for the future generation of BMW RR models. The Concept RR is inspired by the M 1000 RR machine with which Toprak Razgatlioğlu won the 2024 FIM World Superbike Championship. 'The BMW Motorrad Concept RR is a true masterpiece of our development team, technically and in design language,' said Markus Flasch, head of BMW Motorrad. The Concept RR is powered by the in-line four-cylinder engine of the world champion machine, which delivers more than 169kW. The power is harnessed by electronic control systems that come directly from the BMW M 1000 RR, including the engine management, traction control and engine brake. Using hi-tech materials such as carbon and aluminium, the Motorrad Concept RR sets new benchmarks in lightweight construction. From the frame to the smallest component, every detail is consistently optimised for lightweight construction and performance, said BMW. It described the bike's design as 'sharp, purposeful and expressive' with an embossed RR logo on the tail and an illuminated RR symbol on the downside of the aluminium tail. Special emphasis was placed on aerodynamics, particularly on the challenging objectives of riding stability at high speeds, maximum cornering speeds and minimal air resistance for optimal top speed. These competing goals are realised by the Concept RR through an unprecedented compact package, reduced external attachments and enhanced precision of airflow. The concept bike is also equipped with an aerodynamically optimised fairing with integrated winglets and high-performance brakes. BMW didn't reveal a launch date for its next-generation superbike but it's unlikely to be before 2027 as the S 1000 RR and M 1000 RR were updated this year. The BMW S 1000 RR was launched in 2009 as a race-orientated sport bike. BMW initially built a limited number of units to satisfy World Superbike homologation requirements but later expanded production for commercial sale of the bike. The higher-spec M 1000 RR — the first BMW motorcycle to carry the 'M' prefix normally reserved for the brand's high-performance cars — was launched in 2020 with extensive engine, aero and chassis upgrades.
