Earlier this week, we gave you the details on the 2019 BMW S1000 RR superbike: horsepower up, weight down, and a redesigned engine with Shiftcam variable valve timing.
Hot stuff indeed, and you can read it all here. But, what we didn’t have at that time was photos of the new bike. We’ve got ’em now, and you can sort through them below. Beware, prolonged exposure to these pics may result in severe lightening of your wallet!
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New TFT dash has multiple display options.
New TFT dash has multiple display options.
New TFT dash has multiple display options.
How ’bout dat carbon fibre?
Redesigned headlights are symmetrical, instead of the previous cockeyed look.
BMW cut significant weight off this machine.
Fully adjustable suspension, natch.
Available in different paint schemes, but the tricolour looks best.
The very best in braking bits.
Adjustable brake levers.
Coming to Canada next season.
Will Jordan Szoke be aboard this motorcycle in the Canadian Superbike series? If so, the competition may find their job a lot tougher.
High-end design and components everywhere.
Turn signals integrate into the mirrors.
BMW managed what most manufacturers don’t: a tidy rear end in stock format.
Do you miss the squinty, cockeyed headlights, a BMW superbike trademark for years?
The new Beemer should be a good streetbike, thanks to that variable valve timing design.
The revised engine should be more responsive at all throttle openings, thanks to the VVT design.
Beemer vs. Beemer: BMW-mounted riders will likely be at a serious advantage in superbike competition next year.
Already, BMW has announced a return to a factory World Superbike program with the new motorcycle.
Tom Sykes and longtime Euro superbike racing hero Markus Reiterberger are signed to ride the S1000 RR in WSB next season.
The kind of bike that makes you want to stay out all day?
Where will the BMW S1000 RR take you?
The S1000 RR has more power and less weight for 2019, and is priced competitively as well.
Naturally, as with all superbikes, passenger space isn’t a priority.
That’s what they put sliders on your suit …
Canadian pricing is $18,900.
Side view of the new Shiftcam engine.
The Shiftcam engine utilizes variable valve timing on the intake to optimize delivery.
The S1000 RR also gets a new frame for 2019.
Seriously $18,900 for the full spec bike? For now I am going to assume this is the base price as per typical BMW (I own one!!) and the bike fully loaded is more like 24K. We shall see, if that is full spec bike, wow. At that price maybe I really do “need” a superbike. Cam
I think the “base” bike is pretty loaded, but as you point out, BMW is pretty good at keeping you from getting the whole experience unless you cough up extra dough, particularly with the ADV lineup.
Are those carbon fibre wheels stock – on the basic model? Amazing!
Well at least it now displays a symmetrical face, and with both headlights shining…
Looks better.