THē-GHōST Posted November 22, 2020 Posted November 22, 2020 BMW’s all-new, eagerly anticipated S1000R is lighter and more sophisticated than ever before.The new bike replaces the old S1000R introduced in 2014 which was based on the original S1000RR superbike, although its four-cylinder engine was detuned from 193bhp to 160bhp (rising to 165bhp in 2017).Six years on, however, its star was starting to fade in the face of improved competition and, following the arrival of BMW’s all-new 204bhp S1000RR last year, a new R was only a matter of time. And here it is, based heavily on the latest and greatest RR, but significantly reworked. The 5kg lighter engine has been retuned to maximise midrange and produces an unchanged peak power of The chassis is also based on the latest RR’s, which contributes to the overall 6.5kg weight reduction and features slightly sharper steering geometry. The frame’s a little slimmer and the handlebar position is adjustable. Brakes and suspension come straight off the RR along with the option of BMW’s Dynamic Damping Control (DDC) semi-active suspension. The 2021 S1000R also gets an impressive 6.5in colour TFT display. The bike’s also been given a major styling makeover and has a striking LED headlight (BMW’s adaptive, 'steering' headlight is also an option). Two models will be in dealers late spring: the base S1000R at £12,055 and the up-specced S1000R Sport, with uprated electronics and DDC at £14,000. BMW G310R gets 2021 makeover BMW has also significantly updated its entry-level, A2-compliant G310R. Its 34bhp, 313cc single gets improved throttle response, an automatic idle speed booster to help prevent stalling and an anti-hop clutch.New four-way adjustable clutch and brake levers should also appeal to novice riders while the bike also gets a subtle styling update including new LED headlight. It’ll also be available late spring, priced at £4875. Spy pics show that BMW are testing a new version of their S1000R to take on the latest crop of high-tech super nakeds. The current model has been around since 2017 and while it’s still a very good machine, it’s lacking in the tech department. This new bike appears to change all that but let's begin with the heart of the machine: the motor.Related articles on MCNBike review: 2014 BMW S1000RSpyshots of new Triumph Speed TripleDucati Multistrada V4 almost ready despite Covid lockdownThe new S1000R is powered by the 999cc inline-four from the S1000RR but the big question is whether it will have the new ShiftCam technology. ShiftCam can unlock extra power at the top end, without compromising the midrange, all while staying on the right side of emissions laws.It’s been an instant hit in the S1000RR but it was left out of the new S1000XR because it’s expensive to implement and that bike isn’t chasing top end power. There’s no way of telling from the outside if it’s fitted or not but we’re actually hoping it’s not – the S1000R doesn’t need loads more power and we’d rather have the extra money in our pockets. Without the fancy cam, we’d be hoping for around 175bhp. The new engine also means it’s gained the new frame from the S1000RR, likely with the new suspension set up. Where it will really benefit from new tech though is in the electronics. The addition of a whole host of clever new tech like we’ve seen on the S1000RR, which should not only help you go quicker on track but also stay safer on the road. That said the S1000RR has a single button that turns all the rider aids off if you want to go wild – hopefully this does too. Also helping to tame the beast is what appears to be a set of wings, suggesting even BMW are getting in on the act. BMW aren’t known for adding things just for show, so chances are if they are wings then they’ll help to keep the front tyre on the floor at speed. The old dash too has gone in favour of a full colour TFT, likely taken from the S1000XR. That means lots of creature comforts such as Bluetooth connectivity as well as heated grips, cruise control and sat nav in the dash. Matching the rest of the BMW range, the front calipers are now Hayes instead of Brembo, while the suspension appears to be semi-active Marzocchi units.There’s been no official word from BMW about the new bike but we’d expect it to be unveiled later this year, with bikes in dealers by late Spring 2021. As superbikes go the S1000RR is well-priced, so without ShiftCam we’d expect the S1000R to start from £13,000. Best get saving.
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