2014 v 2015 BMW S1000RR

BMW claims their new, third-generation S1000RR is lighter and more powerful than ever. We’re putting that to the test by pitching the new machine against the out-going model.

We’ll speed test both Beemers and strap them to our dyno to see if the new bike really does makemore power at the back wheel and if it can get close to the German firm’s claimed 199bhp power figure.

We’ve already ridden the 2015 S1000RR on-track at its launch in November and we were amazed by its easy speed, but to find out if it behaves itself just as well in the real world, we’ll also be riding it on the road… so it’s a good job it has heated grips!

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2015 BMW S1000RR: 198bhp on the dyno!!

Some of the UK's first 2015 BMW S1000RRs have already been tested on dynos and are producing 198bhp at the back wheel.
Race teams are starting to receive their new-model 2015 BMW S1000RRs in preparation for the coming season.

Prime Factors Racing, who will be contesting the World Endurance Championship next year with Gary Mason, Lee Johnston and Stefan Capella, are running their first S1000RRs in on the dyno and have already witnessed impressive power figures.

Bruce Charman, Prime Factors’ managing director explains: “The first of our RRs we’ve put on our dyno, with bog stock tyres and exhaust, is already making 198bhp at the rear wheel.

“Last year our HP4s with which we won the ACU National Endurance championship with produced 186bhp in stock trim and we got those up to 195bhp by the end. We expect to see well over 200bhp by the time the bike is fitted with a race exhaust and fully run-in.”

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2010 BMW S1000RR | WILD CHILD

In 2010, Dystany ran an 8.61 @ 163.61 MPH on a stretched and bolt-on upgraded S1000RR during the Manufacturer’s Cup Finals in Valdosta, GA. It wasn’t long after that she jotted down “Bimmer” on her birthday wish list. Her dream came true and after the excitement of unwrapping an S1000RR subsided aftermarket additions converted a stock bike into a killer at the strip.

Freddy at Killer Kreations took Dystany’s favorite color, hot pink, and created a scheme with wicked edge to match the bike’s performance. Adding flavor came compliments of airbrush work that cartooned Dystany on the tank and showcased her race number on the fairing face. Pattern artwork and a paint- splatter effect added onto the black frame and lower tank panels made it a showstopper. The bolt-ons added further bite.

A full Akrapovic exhaust system gave it a raucous roar and DME Racing’s 67-inch extended swingarm kept the front planted under throttle-heavy launches off the light. Vortex sprockets, MPS air shifter and a light EK O-Ring chain helped propel this moto-missle 1,320 feet to a best time of 8.47 @ 158 MPH. R&G; Racing crash protectors wait in the ready if traction gives way. Pink and proud, this two-wheeled strip star routinely turns heads far before it reaches the burnout box and runs consistent 8.60s thanks to a pilot who is actually considering a new speed-rich sport called NASCAR—we hope bikes stay in her blood.

When a college-aged girl goes shopping for a BMW, a 3-Series convertible is usually on her mind. But while a German coupe might be the desired ride for some young women, Dystany Spurlock is no ordinary 20-year-old. She opted for the much meaner S1000RR. Complete with excessive power and a list of gadgets, this bike is a rocket ship that will put an M-Series driver to shame. Dystany comes from a lineage of riders including a godfather who drag raced. Her first bike, a 2006 GSX-R750 helped her get acquainted with the strip but when the Gixxer wasn’t enough, it was swapped for what you see here.

In 2010, Dystany ran an 8.61 @ 163.61 MPH on a stretched and bolt-on upgraded S1000RR during the Manufacturer’s Cup Finals in Valdosta, GA. It wasn’t long after that she jotted down “Bimmer” on her birthday wish list. Her dream came true and after the excitement of unwrapping an S1000RR subsided aftermarket additions converted a stock bike into a killer at the strip.

Freddy at Killer Kreations took Dystany’s favorite color, hot pink, and created a scheme with wicked edge to match the bike’s performance. Adding flavor came compliments of airbrush work that cartooned Dystany on the tank and showcased her race number on the fairing face. Pattern artwork and a paint- splatter effect added onto the black frame and lower tank panels made it a showstopper. The bolt-ons added further bite.

A full Akrapovic exhaust system gave it a raucous roar and DME Racing’s 67-inch extended swingarm kept the front planted under throttle-heavy launches off the light. Vortex sprockets, MPS air shifter and a light EK O-Ring chain helped propel this moto-missle 1,320 feet to a best time of 8.47 @ 158 MPH. R&G; Racing crash protectors wait in the ready if traction gives way. Pink and proud, this two-wheeled strip star routinely turns heads far before it reaches the burnout box and runs consistent 8.60s thanks to a pilot who is actually considering a new speed-rich sport called NASCAR—we hope bikes stay in her blood.

2010 BMW S1000RR

Front End: Lowering straps
Rear End: DME Racing extended swingarm, lowering links
Motor: Akrapovic system, MPS air shifter, Vortex sprockets, EK O-ring chain
Paint: Killer Kreations
Acessories: R&G; Racing sliders and block-off plates, Vortex rearsets
Owner: Dystany Spurlock
Builder: Bob’s BMW

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