BMW S1000RR
The asymmetric-headlight S1000RR was BMW's first inline-four superbike and instantly set the class power benchmark.
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About the BMW S1000RR (2009-2024)
The S1000RR was BMW's first true superbike, arriving in 2009 with more claimed power than anything in the class plus traction control and race ABS rivals lacked. It came in four phases: the original K46, the reworked K46 for 2015, the all-new K67 with ShiftCam variable valve timing for 2019, and a revised K67 with winglets for 2023.
Each phase was a real step, so there is a version for every budget: an early bike is cheap now and still ferociously fast. Buy on condition and history rather than year, because these get hard use and the optional electronics vary hugely between examples.
Specifications at a glance
| Engine | 999 cc inline-four, 80.0 x 49.7 mm bore and stroke, 6-speed |
| Power, K46 | 193 hp at 13,000 rpm (2009 to 2014); 199 hp at 13,500 rpm (2015 to 2018) |
| Power, K67 | 207 hp at 13,500 rpm (2019 to 2022); 210 PS (154 kW) at 13,750 rpm (2023 to 2024) |
| Torque | 112 Nm (82.5 lb-ft) at 9,750 rpm in 2010; 113 Nm (83 lb-ft) at 11,000 rpm on the K67 |
| Weight | 206.5 kg (455 lb) wet with Race ABS in 2010; 197 kg (434 lb) kerb in 2023 |
| Chassis | aluminium bridge frame (K46), perimeter frame (K67), chain drive |
Known issues to check before you buy
- Connecting-rod bolts (2012). NHTSA campaign 12V177000 covered 1,414 bikes built 1 September 2011 to 10 April 2012: the rod bolts can loosen and wreck the engine. Check by VIN that it was done.
- Fuel pump flange (2010 to 2011). The composite flange cracks at its base and weeps fuel: recalled as 13V-617, then again as 20V-471. Check the pump itself was replaced.
- Side-stand bolts (2012 to 2013). Campaign 12V585000: the mounting bolts loosen and the stand can separate from the frame, dropping the bike.
- Oil cooler hoses (2020). Campaign 19V-697, bikes built March to August 2019: single-crimped hoses crack and put oil on the rear tyre. Look for weeping at the crimps.
- ShiftCam actuator (K67, 2019 on). Owners report head ticking at idle and, when the shift-cam solenoid or its plug fails, an engine that will not pull past about 9,000 rpm. Ride it to the redline.
- Crash and track history. Check for scuffed bar ends, mismatched fairing fasteners, a tweaked subframe, and fresh swingarm paint, then confirm the dash self-check shows no warnings.
Owning one
Servicing is not cheap, and the valve-clearance check at 18,000 miles (30,000 km) is a real job. What separates a good bike from a bad one is how it was ridden and whether the recalls were done. This volume documents the BMW S1000RR (2009-2024): verified specifications by generation, the documented weak points and how to inspect each, service data, and the owner community.
Inside this volume
Known issues & a buyer's guide
The documented weak points for this exact model, how to inspect each, and what a proper fix costs.
Full specifications
Every published figure, engine and frame detail, and running change, with the conflicts flagged, not guessed.
Systems & maintenance
Engine, fueling, electrical, and chassis, plus service intervals and torque and fluid data.
Parts & community
Where the parts are, what cross-references, and the clubs and forums that keep the model alive.
Make it your bike.
We fold in your year, your engine and options, your rebuilds and modifications, your VIN, and your own motorcycle's photo on the cover. The book stops describing the bike that left the factory and starts describing the one in your garage.