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

[fast_ryan]

There was something comforting about the Brembo name on the bike. Never heard of Hayes so that has the reverse effect. I can't see BMW putting on something crap. It no doubt costs them less and they get to write BMW on them...but still...

+1. At least they appear to have changed the pad layout.

 

[MacRR]

There was something comforting about the Brembo name on the bike.

Never heard of Hayes so that has the reverse effect.

I can't see BMW putting on something crap. It no doubt costs them less and they get to write BMW on them...but still...

- Alex

BMW don't use branded brakes on their M cars but that doesn't make them bad, I suspect after 9 years of S1000RR experience they knew what they wanted from their component manufacturers for the gen4 and didn't just default to brembo, online etc like their competitors.

 

[alex]

Its actually a consistent complaint area for anyone tracking an M car!

- Alex

 

[MacRR]

Ok, bad example, well I hope the gen4's BMW brakes are better than the Brembos fitted to the GSXR1000!

 

[baz]

Dash looks pretty trick,even shows navigation so perhaps it has in-built gps and auto laptimer.
Looks like the DDC forks will still only adjust damping.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrvRKx9gL20


Can't say I'm a fan of the top yoke/clipons-could be expensive if you drop it.

 

[alex]

Dash looks pretty trick,even shows navigation so perhaps it has in-built gps and auto laptimer.
Looks like the DDC forks will still only adjust damping.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrvRKx9gL20

Plays music too!

 

[Alex931]

Just had an email from my dealer here in SW France. Order book for the 2019 S1000RR is open. Expected delivery March/April.

Yeah I just spoke to my local dealership, Feb/March expected here in UK

 

[oldwobbler]

Anyone know when we are likely to see test ride reports?

 

[Tim @ Lind]

Plays music too!

I dare say the TFT will work the same as it does on the GS etc at the mo. All the nav/GPS and music functions are streamed from your phone when it is connected and that only works when you have a communication kit attached.

 

[oldwobbler]

Thanks Tim - how does the Navigation work on the GS? I assume you need a stand alone nav unit - what will the TFT screen do that the unit wont? I dont get that bit.

 

[Tim @ Lind]

Thanks Tim - how does the Navigation work on the GS? I assume you need a stand alone nav unit - what will the TFT screen do that the unit wont? I dont get that bit.

So to have full nav function the idea is to attach the BMW Nav 6 for example.
The TFT has very simple navigation which is used taken from your phone (using Apple maps or similar). So literally arrows on the screen, not a map or similar. Think of it more as a visual clue after being told (in your headset) which way to go. Whereas the nav shows a map and the road you need to take etc.
The same with the music. It works as a media player, so again just an extension of You music app on the phone

 

[cobo]

There was something comforting about the Brembo name on the bike.

Never heard of Hayes so that has the reverse effect.

I can't see BMW putting on something crap. It no doubt costs them less and they get to write BMW on them...but still...

- Alex

+1

 

[2002sportevo]

BMW don't use branded brakes on their M cars but that doesn't make them bad,

All current M Cars use 'M' Calipers that are manufactured by Brembo.........

 

[fast_ryan]

alpha Racing have now posted a preview of some of their new race parts on their Instagram account for those interested.

https://www.instagram.com/alpharacingofficial/

 

[alex]

Has 'Carbonin' scrawled on it...joint effort going forwards?

 

[fast_ryan]

It wouldn?t surprise me as most BMW race teams are now using Carbonin fairings.

 

[MacRR]

All current M Cars use 'M' Calipers that are manufactured by Brembo.........

Alex?

 

[triplejimmy]

Had a little chuckle to my self yesterday. Called my stealer and asked to be put on the test ride list and he said they hadn't been told anything by BMW yet.

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[vro551]

http://www.worldsbk.com/en/videos/2...&utm_content=Nov6_BMWSMR&utm_campaign=Traffic

 

[MRD1000]

Just heard (second hand but from a dealer) that the motorsport colours are only available on the full blown m-sport (around ?19k with the carbons), and other than that it's only the red available. I.e. motorsport colours not a cost option.

Until the configurator is live (or Tim can confirm!) I guess we won't know for sure.

Cheers



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