Racetrack Nuerburgring - setting for this years event for BMW fans and partners. The Highlight: a chance to watch Nick Heidfeld on a BMW Motorrad Superbike and two-time motorbike world champion Troy Corser on the current BMW Formula One car.
MCNEWS.COM.AU’s Trevor Hedge talks to Glenn Allerton immediately after the 30-year-old Sydneysider wrapped up the 2011 ASBK Championship at Symmons Plains
In the October issue of Bike magazine we exclusively bring together two icons of speed: BMW’s 180bhp S1000RR, and Bugatti’s gazillion horsepower Veyron. No race track, no TV script — what really happens when the world’s fastest bike meets the world’s fastest car on the road?
www.optionauto.com BMW S 1000 RR Technical specifications Engine: Capacity cc : 999 Bore/stroke mm : 80/49,7 Output: kW/bhp 142/193 at engine Speed rpm : 13 000 Torque Nm : 112 at engine Speed rpm: 9 750 Type: Water cooled straight 4-cylinder engine Compression/fuel : 13:1/min. premium unleaded (95 RON) Valve actuation: DOHC (double overhead camshaft) valves operated by single rocker arm beneath engine Valves per cylinder: 4 Ø intake/outlet mm: 33,5/27,2 Throttle valve diameter mm: 48 Carburetion :Electronic fuel injection, digital motor electronics BMS-KP Emission control: Fully controlled three-way catalytic converter Power transmission - gearbox : Clutch: Multi-disc anti-hopping oil bath clutch, mechanically actuated Gearbox : Claw-shifted six-speed gearbox Primary ratio: 1652 Gear transmission ratio I : 2647 II : 2091 III : 1727 IV : 1500 V : 1360 VI : 1261 Rear wheel drive: Chain Transmission ratio: 2588 Chassis : Frame construction type: Aluminium bridge frame Suspension, front : USD fork, fixed tube Ø 46 mm Suspension, rear : Double swing arm with central spring strut in spring base, adjustable inbound and rebound action Spring travel, front/rear mm: 120/130 Wheel castor mm : 95,9 Wheelbase mm : 1 432 Steering head angle: 66,1° Brakes : front : Hydraulically actuated double disc brake with BMW disc mount, Ø 320 mm, radial 4-piston fixed callipers rear : Hydraulically actuated single disc brake, Ø 220 mm, single-piston floating calliper ABS : BMW Motorrad Race ABS …
What does Australian Superbike Champion Glenn Allerton think about his bike? He tells you in our video. Let’s just say that much: Glenn thinks, the BMW S1000 RR is a great bike.
BMW revises its S1000RR for 2012, making changes to the motorcycle’s chassis, suspension, electronics, and aesthetics.
In the latest of our HD video reviews, the Gizmag team takes the latest BMW superbike out on the road. One of the fastest, craziest, and yet smoothest and most rideable bikes we’ve ever ridden. See the story and pictures at www.gizmag.com Video produced by Loz Blain Filmed by Loz Blain and Noel McKeegan Super Grandpa: Roger Lawrence Music by Cory Jach. Used with permission. Thanks to BMW Australia, Glenn Allerton, Miles Davis and Simon Weigall
MCN test what MV Agusta claims is the most powerful Superbike to date, the new F4RR Corsacorta, against the Kawasaki ZX-10R and BMW S1000RR on road and track to see if the new MV can outclass and outperform its competition.
From zero to 100km/h (62 mph) in just 2.9 seconds sounds very nice. But would that help in our XXXL-experiment? Don’t try this at home with your dishes. Or your mom’s ones. Go to fb.me and become a fan BMW Motorrad on Facebook if you want to share your passion and experiences.
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