The 2023 BMW S 1000 RR has been type approved in Europe and the updated model gets several improvements over the existing model. There’s no official announcement from BMW Motorrad about the updated model, but latest reports pointing to type approval documents indicate more power from the engine, as well as chassis changes, inspired by the top-spec BMW M 1000 RR machine.
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The 2023 BMW S 1000 RR is likely to get some aerodynamic and chassis updates borrowed from the top-spec BMW M 1000 RR.
The 2023 BMW S 1000 RR’s ShiftCam four-cylinder engine is likely to remain the same, but it will be tweaked to offer a slight boost in power. The current S 1000 RR makes 204 bhp, and the updated model is expected to get a slight bump in power, to 206.5 bhp and peak power will be achieved higher in the rev range, at 13,750 rpm, instead of 13,500 rpm on the current model. The power and redline though still are below the M 1000 RR’s 209 bhp at 14,500 rpm.
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The 2022 BMW S 1000 RR is still a potent superbike, and the updates will give it the added appeal to take on the Ducati Panigale V4.
Also likely to be adapted from the M 1000 RR are the winglets, claimed to offer up to 16.3 kg of downforce, as well as a slightly extended wheelbase, with a longer chain and revised sprockets. The updated bike will get a shorter final drive ratio, so maximum speed is likely to be sacrificed, even though marginally by about 2 kmph.
There are no changes to the bike’s weight, which will remain the same with a kerb weight of 197 kg. So far, there’s no word on any other changes to the electronics, suspension or brakes, but expect the new BMW S 1000 RR to pack in better acceleration and mid-range performance than before. More details are expected in the next few months.
