2019 BMW S 1000 RR

2019 BMW S 1000 RR Overview

BMW Motorrad India has through its social media channels confirmed the all-new 2019 S 1000 RR for India. According to dealership sources, the 2019 S 1000 RR should replace the current S 1000 RR by mid-2019 and could cost up to Rs 2.5 lakh more. Some dealerships are accepting a booking amount of Rs 2 lakh for the upcoming bike.

For 2019, the BMW S 1000 RR gets a completely new bodywork. The design is more symmetrical and compact compared to the bulbous asymmetrical lines of the current bike. To keep the design as tight as possible, the front turn indicators have been relocated to the mirrors while the tail lamp has been integrated into the rear turn indicators. New features include twin LED headlamps and a new 6.5-inch colour TFT instrument console that gets Bluetooth connectivity and navigation.

The new 999cc motor makes 210 PS at 13,500rpm, which is 8PS more than the current S 1000 R. While the peak torque of 113Nm remains the same, it now comes 500rpm earlier at 10,500rpm

The frame is a new Z-type twin-spar aluminium frame that is mated to a trellis subframe. Overall, at 197kg, kerb weight is down by 11kg.

When launched, the BMW S 1000 RR is expected to be priced at Rs 20.5 lakh (ex-showroom) and will rival the Ducati Panigale V4 (Rs 20.53 lakh), Honda CBR1000RR (Rs 16.43 lakh), Yamaha R1 (Rs 19.67 lakh) and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (Rs 14.3 lakh).

2019 BMW S 1000 RR Price

2019 BMW S 1000 RR is going to launch in India with an estimated price of Rs. 20.50 lakh