New 2019 BMW S1000RR: Rumour, Gossip and Intrigue...

[Zxcv12]

Ahh ok so for racing they just lock in the aggressive cam...

- Alex

Exactly that. It’s not VVT, it’s a dodge. I bet it’s worrisome on the road... but we’ll see!

 

[MacRR]

I can confirm that the passive VVT on the GSXR works very well..

 

[RacersEdge]

Exactly that. It?s not VVT, it?s a dodge. I bet it?s worrisome on the road... but we?ll see!

Some of the reviews I read of the tech recently on the GS were that actually you couldn?t really tell, just a bit more power and... it worked. Have to see what it?s like on the more aggressive RR thou...

 

[Zxcv12]

I can confirm that the passive VVT on the GSXR works very well..

I’m a big fan of the technology Suzuki have used on the latest GSXR, makes sense, and nobody else is doing it, yet. The next step is ECU control, not passive as Alex said. But, let’s face it, there’s no future in IC engines, they’ll be off limits in the next decade! Fill your boots and enjoy while you can.

 

[MacRR]

I tend to agree although whether there'll be the infrastructure to support electric powered vehicles outside of 1st world countries within 10 years remain to be seen. In the mean time I'll enjoy my polluting bike and resign myself to a tree hugging car next time I change!

 

[alex]

There's probably a world wide patent on the Suzuki system preventing copying for now.

- Alex

 

[Huge]

There's probably a world wide patent on the Suzuki system preventing copying for now.

- Alex

Suzuki could also a patent a carbon fibre harness for a horse and cart.

 

[Huge]

... let’s face it, there’s no future in IC engines, they’ll be off limits in the next decade! Fill your boots and enjoy while you can.

+1

 

[andyf]

BTW. Is it me, or is Hill Hold for people who can?t use their clutch and rear brake at the same time?

Or those that don't want to do the Hendon Shuffle (or somehow manage to struggle with it).

 

[andyf]

So who is actually going to order/buy/lease one?

I was all but decided to trade my 2015 RR (with more power and handling than I'll ever be able to use on the road) for the Gen4 (with even more power and handling than my current RR), at not insignificant cost, but am now suffering from range anxiety. Hopefully the lighter weight and ShiftCam will allow for the same or better range from the smaller tank.

 

[fast_ryan]

So who is actually going to order/buy/lease one?

I placed my deposit for one way back in July.

 

[fast_ryan]

So who is actually going to order/buy/lease one?

Here you go...

https://s1000rrforum.co.uk/showthread.php?13142-New-2019-BMW-S1000RR-Poll

I will update the poll after the official launch.

 

[Cr500kev]

207hp at crank.
gonna be a bit of a weapon tuned up I reckon
if I like it when I see it in flesh I?ll get one.

 

[FullTwist]

All the details to date here:

https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/2019-bmw-s1000rr-horsepower-leak/

 

[Cr500kev]

All the details to date here:

https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/2019-bmw-s1000rr
Says on link you posted 204 hp
on post I made earlier What i nicked off alpha racing Instagram says 207 hp.
I think nobody knows as yet on the stats
Lol

 

[alex]

The aim was 215ps at the crank from industry insiders. If the achieved that it would make for 204-207 at the wheel...

- Alex

 

[Cr500kev]

You got your name down for one Alex ?

 

[fast_ryan]

Nothing new but published on MCN...

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2019-bmw-s1000rr/

 

[oldwobbler]

Question on the seat height options - the sub frame will not change - the plastic seat plate (probably) wont change - so the extra seat height will come from extra padding? just like the comfort seat they do for the current RR? While this is probably more comfortable for the backside it will load up the wrists more?

 

[MacRR]

I would think it will be adjusted by different mounting points on the sub frame?