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2012 BMW S1000RR- and no, not just a new paint job.


BMW didn't need to update its S1000RR superbike. It was already the most-powerful sportbike in the world, and one of the best selling, too-24 percent of all sportbikes sold worldwide in 2010 were S1000RRs. But BMW didn't reach the top of the sales chart by being conservative, so just two years after its debut the model has already been given a significant "facelift." The awesome, 193-horsepower engine is mechanically unchanged, though electronic reprogramming is said to make power delivery feel "punchier" at low- and mid-range rpm, while numerous chassis changes inspired by World Superbike and Superstock racing address sluggish steering and make the bike more agile and responsive than before. The changes are subtle-evolution, not revolution-but significant in number, and address all our criticisms of the first-generation machine. It looks like one of the best sportbikes on the market just got better.

The S1000RR still offers four drive modes-Rain, Sport, Race and Slick-but numerous engine-mapping changes have been made to optimize throttle response and power delivery in each mode-including increasing Rain mode's peak output by 11 horsepower, to 163 hp. The throttle-response curve has been recalibrated to respond more immediately in Sport, Race and Slick modes, and the power curve has been boosted for stronger acceleration in Race and Slick selections. In addition, physical changes to the throttle assembly that include a lighter throttle-valve spring and a shorter rotational angle from closed to wide-open throttle all combine to make throttle response and acceleration more direct and forceful.

Revisions to the airbox, including a larger air intake and revised intake stack geometry, along a redesigned stainless-steel exhaust, produce a slight increase in torque output between 5000-7500 rpm. This additional midrange power, coupled with slightly lower final drive gearing (now 17/45, compared to 17/44 before) is said to further improve rideability especially when driving off corners. Additional electronic trickery now eliminates the overrun fuel cutoff in Slick mode, to minimize engine-braking effect and improve stability during corner entries.

Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Race ABS programming have been optimized for even greater sensitivity in Race and Slick modes, and wheelie control specifically has been altered to activate the throttle valves in a much "gentler" fashion-addressing a major concern with the previous-generation S1000RR, which suffered from too-abrupt wheelie abatement.
The S1000RR chassis has been slightly revised to optimize steering behavior and suspension action. The steering head angle has been changed from 66.1 to 66.0 degrees and fork offset has been reduced by 2.5mm to 29.5mm for quicker steering response. The wheelbase has been shortened 5mm as well.

The Sachs suspension components have received attention as well. New springs front and rear offer a wider range of useful adjustment, which will especially benefit trackday riders who have different set-ups for street (comfort) and track (performance) riding. The fork valving has been recalibrated to make the compression damping circuit more responsive. The rear shock gets a larger, 18mm piston to also speed up compression damping reaction, in addition to new needle geometry on both the compression and rebound valves for more predictable, linear response.
All seemingly minor changes, but in collaboration these add up to something meaningful and should go a long way toward polishing the few chinks in the Munich Monster's otherwise unblemished armor. We'll find out soon-we're on the ground at Valencia, Spain, and will have an initial riding impression in just a few hours. Watch this space.









Only important views' pics here, for all pics, go to the Source link below:

Source: 2012 BMW S1000RR | First Look - Motorcyclist Magazine

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The revolution has happened, but the evolution is happening.
The competition has been killed, now's the time to bury it, out of everyone's sight. Drop a few tears for the Japs at the graves, and come back to what you deserved.
S1000RR has become an example of the phrase "stop at nothing" and no, its not a good thing... obviously for the already squashed competition.

Obviously, BMW has a lot to do in its Indian setup- the price, the sales & service, etc. People might still like a GSX1000R better if its available near their homes, and at 4-6 Lacs lesser.

But internationally, BMW seems to have followed every rule of the Litre Superbike Class Market, by the book. By every rule, I mean, make it aggressive, sporty, fast, etc. and the biggest one of them- technically update it once a while. This is going against every system BMW had in place before S1000RR, and that is a good thing to happen... Thumbs up BMW!

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MAN!!! These Germans, I tell you. They just want to build the most sophisticated piece of work in whatever thing they are into. Seems like completely new bike altogether.Helmets off to BMW. respect.
What are the Japs doing??

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BMW wants to be always ahead of the competition,biking is no exception to them.Great work

RanjithMN

wats ze'this!?
crazy fellows there!i really hope the Japs come out with something by 2013 atleast!

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best just got better but visually i liked the previous one better..

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Just when we thought it couldnt get any better than this
Kudos to the Germans! Every motorcyclist's wet dream

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Japs are currently catching up. ZX 10R reached upto No. 2 atleast in performance so they WERE NOT too far from 2011 model but now, they're further far away from the brilliance.

Guys, the article seems too long. So, in short, BMW lists the full range of changes as:

* Optimised torque curve for improved ridability
* Expansion from two to three performance curves (one each for Rain and Sport modes and an additional one for Race and Slick modes); Rain mode now 120 kW (163 hp).
* Reconfigured throttle for enhanced response (particularly gentle and sensitive acceleration in Rain mode, and immediately direct and spontaneous response in Sport, Race, and Slick modes).
* Reduced twisting force and tighter twist-grip angle.
* Smaller secondary ratio for boosted thrust.
* Refined tuning between Race ABS and Dynamic Traction Control (DTC).
* Enlarged cross sectional area of the intake air guide through the steering head for greater air flow efficiency.
* Better handling, steering accuracy, and feedback.
* Revised spring elements for an even wider range of damping forces.
* Supension geometry modified with new values for the steering head angle, offset, position of the swing arm pivot, fork projection, and spring strut length.
* New mechanical steering damper adjustable over ten levels.
* Forged and milled fork bridge in a new design and with a smaller offset.
* Revised design with a leaner tail section, redesigned side panels, centre airbox cover with side aperture grilles, and winglets.
* Four new colour variants: plain Racing Red with Alpine white, Bluefire, Sapphire black metallic, BMW Motorrad Motorsport colours.
* Revised RR logo
* New heel plates and leaner stabilisers on the passenger footrests.
* Redesigned LCD engine speed display for better readability and with five dimming levels.
* Instrument cluster with the new functions “Best lap in progress” and “Speedwarning”; deactivation of “Lamp” fault message when headlamp or number plate carrier removed.
* Catalytic converters relocated, so no heat shield necessary.
* Expansion to the optional extras and special equipment ex works.


I wonder if it has reached the limits of brilliance already. All the issues have been addressed so effectively.
As for the looks, asymmetry is the exclusive trademark of S1000RR now, and I wish it stays like that!

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True.The ZX with some thought full upgrades can do wonders.

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