BS6 BMW S 1000 R: styling update
The styling updated for 2021 comprises a redesigned headlamp, tank, radiator shrouds and belly pan that give the bike a sharper look. The rear, meanwhile, has been borrowed from its fully-faired supersport sibling.
BS6 BMW S 1000 R: engine and electronics
The S 1000 R’s engine is directly derived from the latest Euro 5-compliant S 1000 RR unit, although with a different state of tune. It produces 165hp at 11,000rpm and 115Nm of torque at 9,250rpm. The German brand has also said that the torque curve is now flatter and a large chunk of it is available at as low as 3,000rpm. The final three gear ratios have also been made taller to reduce engine RPM and improve efficiency while cruising.
The new S 1000 R also boasts of a comprehensive electronic package. This includes a 6.5-inch TFT display, three riding modes, wheelie control, cornering ABS, engine brake control and traction control.
BS6 BMW S 1000 R: chassis
The S 1000 R also comes equipped with the new beam frame from the latest S 1000 RR, which is designed to be lighter than the old one and said to offer an improved balance of rigidity and flexibility. The new engine is also 5kg lighter than the old one, which results in the S 1000 R being 6.5kg lighter, overall, than its predecessor, with a kerb weight of 199kg.
