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Correct Alex - it’s a lowly single R but enough for UK roads and twisties

At the wheel it’s pretty good. Manufacturers always use bhp data taken from the crank which is anywhere between 10-15% loss at the wheel so if we said 12.5% that would be around 183bhp at the crank compared to the out of the box 165bhp

So finally, the Power Commander unit is out for the 2017 model year. I?ve had a full Akra system, K&N fitted and now remapped. I?ve also lightened the bike with approx 26kg. What can I say!! It was giving 167bhp at the rear wheel, smoother all round, loads more grunt and amazing controllable...

Cheers dude - never had a bike so good, quick or capable. Quick shift is sensational especially when is barks and farts flames, better than all Ducati's I've had, I'm totally converted. Are there any meetings planned on this forum, MotoGP Silverstone days etc?

Hi BMW riders and fanatics - I'm new here and I'm going to be honest - I don't have an RR but a wonderful 2017 S1000R - full race system, no CAT and other mods - now yanking my arms off with 181BHP. I know it's not quite an RR but I wanted to join a site where I can still glean ideas and...