Motorcycle Review 2013

BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 F650GS and F800GS motorcycles manufactured from September 27, 2007 through March 30, 2009.

The drive chains may not have been produced to specification. As a result, over time the drive chain could break.

The number of units affected has not been announced.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

2011 BMW S1000RR Specifications

• Year 2011
• Manufacturer BMW
• Model S1000RR
• Engine Type 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder-engine, two camshafts, four valves per cylinder
• Engine Displacement 999cc
• Bore & Stroke 80 mm x 49.7 mm
• Compression Ratio 13.0 : 1
• Cooling Liquid-Cooled
• Fuel System Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management w/knock sensor BMS-K-P
• Ignition Electronic
• Starting System Electric
• Transmission Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox
• Final Drive Chain
• Rake and Trail 66.1 ° / 3.7 in.
• Wheel Base 56 in.
• Seat Height 32 in.
• Front Suspension Twin disc, floating brake discs,radial-fixed 4-piston calipers, diameter 320 mm
• Rear Suspension Cast aluminum swing arm, Continuously adjustable rear inbound-rebound damping
• Front Brake Twin disc, floating brake discs,radial-fixed 4-piston calipers, diameter 320 mm
• Rear Brake Single disc brake, one-piston floating caliper, diameter 220 mm, 5 mm thickness
• Front Tire 120/70 ZR 17
• Rear Tire 190/55 ZR 17
• Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal. with 1.0 gallon in reserve
• Dry Weight 403 lbs.
• MSRP $13,950

2011 BMW S 1000 RR PRICING:

MSRP*: $13,950.00
Race ABS and Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) Combined: $1,480.00
Gear Shift Assistant: $450.00
Anti Theft Alarm: $395.00
Motorsports Paint Scheme: $750.00

Speed has to be kept under control. And motorcycle control is exactly what we have been constantly reinventing over the last 20 years. The S 1000 RR represents a milestone in electronic rider safety: ultra-lightweight ABS (2.5kg), which can be used in conjunction with the extremely efficient DTC dynamic traction control (available as an optional extra) – quite unique for 2009.

Engine
Type Water-cooled 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder-engine, two camshafts, four valves per cylinder
Bore x stroke 80 mm x 49.7 mm
Capacity 999 cc
Rated output 193 hp (142 kW) at 13,000 rpm
Max. torque 83 ft-lb (112 Nm) at 9,750 rpm
Compression ratio 13.0 : 1
Mixture control / engine management Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K-P)
Emission control Catalytic- 2 Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4 ready
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed Over 125 mph (200 km/h)
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h Euro Rating: 5.7 l
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h Euro Rating: 5.9 l
Fuel type Unleaded premium, octane number 91-93, automatic knock control

Now BMW Motorrad is going further still with the attractive package "Touring Special”, enhancing the R 1200 R which already possesses strong all-round qualities - in terms of comfort and travel/touring suitability, as well as providing a visual upgrade.


With the R 1200 R, BMW Motorrad cultivates a tradition in roadster construction with stretches back over decades. With a spirited output of 80 kW (109 bhp), the naked bike of the flat twin “Boxer” series offers a virtually perfect synthesis of riding dynamics, agility and classic motorcycle design.

Fitted with this package, the 2011 BMW R1200R Touring-Special not only has an on board computer but also heated grips and a main stand.

In this version, the 2011 BMW R1200R Touring-Special particularly does justice to more exacting demands in relation to touring/travel suitability with a new comfort seat which is exclusively available as part of this package. As in the standard version, the seat height is 800 millimetres but with an inner leg length of 1840 mm (standard version: 1800 mm), thus providing an ergonomic triangle designed for even greater comfort. The specific ergonomic needs of tall riders are addressed by the optionally available high comfort seat with height of 830 mm and an inner leg length of 1860 mm.


The Sport windshield ensures perceptible relief for the upper body and further enhanced ride comfort, especially over longer stretches. For carrying luggage the special model of the R 1200 R has two 32-litre common locking panniers and a luggage rack.

The package “Touring Special” can be combined with all the standard paint finishes of the R 1200 R. A special touch is also added by the chrome exhaust system and the LED direction indicators.

Further options for individualisation are provided by the extensive BMW Motorrad program of special equipment and special accessories.


An overview of the main features of the new R 1200 R “Touring Special” package:

• Excellent all-round qualities.
• Air-cooled 2-cylinder flat twin engine with 1170 cc capacity and balancing shaft.
• Powerful engine with an output of 80 kW/109 bhp at 7 500 rpm.
• High maximum torque of 115 Nm at 6 000 rpm for excellent pulling power.
• Electronic engine management BMS-K with dual ignition, knock control, oxygen sensor and closed-loop three-way catalytic converter.
• Light and stable, two-section frame construction made of steel tubing.
• Rigid Telelever with sensitive response and a high degree of steering precision.
• Outstanding manoeuvrability, extremely high running stability.
• EVO Paralever with light universal drive.
• Electronic spring strut adjustment ESA on request.
• Powerful brake system.
• New BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (optional extra).
• Automatic Stability Control ASC (only in conjunction with Integral ABS; optional extra).
• Dynamic, modern and yet timeless design.
• New comfort seat (seat height 800 mm, inner leg length 1840 mm) or high comfort seat (seat height 830 mm, inner leg length 1860 mm).
• On-board computer.
• Heated grips.
• Main stand.
• LED direction indicators.
• Chrome exhaust system.
• Sport windshield.
• Large pannier fastenings, including luggage rack and pillion passenger grab handles.
• Common locking panniers.


2011 BMW R1200R Touring Special - Specifications
USA MSRP: Touring Package: $13,795
Canada MSRP: See Dealer for Current Pricing

Engine

Type Air/oil-cooled flat twin (Boxer) 4-stroke, one camshaft and four valves per cylinder, central balancer shaft

Bore x stroke 101 mm x 73 mm

Capacity 1170 cc

Rated output 109hp (80 kW) at 7,500 rpm

Max. torque 85 lb/ft (115 Nm) at 6,000 rpm

Compression ratio 12.0 : 1

Mixture control / engine management Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark ignition

Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3

Performance / fuel consumption

Maximum speed Over 125 mph (200 km/h)

Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h 4.1 l

Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h 5.5 l

Fuel type Unleaded premium

Electrical system

Alternator three-phase alternator 600 W

Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free

Power transmission

Clutch Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated

Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth

Drive Shaft drive

Chassis / brakes

Frame Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections with load-bearing engine-gearbox unit

Front wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central spring strut

Rear wheel location / suspension Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel; rebound damping adjustable

Suspension travel front / rear 4.7 inches (120 mm) / 5.5 inches (140 mm)

Wheelbase 58.9 inches (1495 mm)

Castor 4.7 inches (119 mm)

Steering head angle 62.9°

Wheels Cast aluminium

Rim, front 3.50 x 17

Rim, rear 5.50 x 17

Tyres, front 120/70 ZR 17

Tyres, rear 180/55 ZR 17

Brake, front Twin disc, floating brake discs, 320 mm diameter, four-piston fixed calipers

Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston floating caliper

ABS Optional extra: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)

Dimensions / weights

Length 84.4 inches (2145 mm)

Width (incl. mirrors) 34.3 inches (872 mm)

Height (excl. mirrors) 50.6 inches (1285 mm)

Seat height, unladen weight 31.5 inches (800 mm) (low seat: 30.3 inches [770 mm], high seat: 32.7 inches [830 mm])

Inner leg curve, unladen weight 70.9 inches (1800 mm) (low seat: 69.3 inches [1760 mm], high seat: 73.2 inches [1860 mm])

Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) 492 lbs (223 kg)

Dry weight 2) 437 lbs (198 kg)

Permitted total weight 992 lbs (450 kg)

Payload (with standard equipment) 500 lbs (227 kg)

Usable tank volume 4.6 U.S. gallons (18.0 l)

Reserve approx. 1 gallon (3.0 l)

Colors:

Night Black Non-Metallic
Midnight black with stripe
Granite Gray Metallic
Biarritz Blue Metallic
Alpine White

1) According to guideline 93/93/EWG with all fluids, fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume
2) Unladen weight without fluids

For all ambitious sports riders and keen flat twin fans a unique limited edition of 2012 BMW HP2 Sport is now to be produced, just 400 units, derived from the paint finish of the Endurance machine, it is finished in the colours Alpine White /Indigo Blue / HP Red. As in the racing machine, the rims are finished in Indigo Blue at the front and Alpine White at the rear. Otherwise all the familiar specifications apply, including the material leading to a sensational dry weight of 178 kg and the impressive performance figures.


2012 BMW HP2 Sport UK Version Specifications & Technical Details
Europe MSRP Price: £15,295 GBP

Engine
Type Air/oil-cooled 2-cylinder 4-stroke flat twin (Boxer), two camshafts, four valves per cylinder in radial arrangement, central balancer shaft
Bore x stroke 101 mm x 73 mm
Capacity 1,170 cc
Rated output over 98 kW (133 bhp) at 8,750 rpm
Max. torque 115 Nm at 6,000 rpm
Compression ratio 12.5 : 1
Mixture control / engine management Electronic intake pipe injection / BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, single-spark ignition
Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed over 200 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h tbd
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h dbd
Fuel type Unleaded premium, octane number 98 (RON); automatic knock control permits operation with minimum octane number 95 (RON)
Electrical System
Alternator Three-phase alternator 480 W
Battery 12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox
Drive Shaft drive
Chassis / brakes
Frame Tubular steel space frame, front and rear made of self-supporting carbon
Front wheel location / suspension Telelever, spring pre-load continuously variable, compression damping, rebound damping and vehicle height adjustable
Rear wheel location / suspension EVO Paralever, Öhlins central spring strut, spring pre-load continuously adjustable, rebound and compression damping adjustable, vehicle height adjustable
Suspension travel front / rear 105 mm / 120 mm
Wheelbase 1,485 mm
Castor 86 mm
Steering head angle 66 °
Wheels Milled cast aluminium wheels
Rim, Front 3.50 x 17"
Rim, rear 6 x 17"
Tyre, front 120/70 ZR 17
Tyre, rear 190/55 ZR 17
Brake, front Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, 320 mm diameter, Brembo monobloc 4-piston caliper
Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston floating caliper
ABS BMW Motorrad ABS as optional extra, deactivation function, with brake pressure detection
Dimensions / weights
Length 2,135 mm
Width (incl. mirrors) 750 mm
Height (excl. mirrors) 1,163 mm
Seat height, unladen weight 830 mm
Inner leg curve, unladen weight 1810 mm
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled 199 kg
Dry weight 178 kg
Permitted total weight 330 kg
Payload (with standard equipment) 131 kg
Usable tank volume 16 litres
Reserve approx. 3 litres