2023 BMW S 1000 RR First Look
Rennie Scaysbrook | September 29, 2022
The bike that ushered in the modern era of superbike in 2009—BMW’s redoubtable S 1000 RR—will be getting a makeover for 2023.
It’s the first time since 2019 that the S 1000 RR has seen any love from BMW as the company has put all its superbike eggs in the M 1000 RR basket (BMW’s version of a Ducati Panigale V4 R vs a Panigale V4 S), but the 2023 S promises to bridge the gap somewhat to its high-flying brother while keeping costs somewhat palatable.
The new S 1000 RR will cost $17,895 MSRP, making it one of the least expensive European superbikes on the market today. For that money, you’ll get a 205 hp/83 lb-ft inline four-cylinder motor, a revised chassis with more engineered lateral flex and an adjustable swingarm pivot height, new ABS Pro Brake By Slide and Slide Control and Slick tire algorithms, and new bodywork that features winglets BMW’s claims adds 22 lb of downforce.
You’ll be able to pick the 2023 BMW S 1000 RR up at your dealer by January 2023.
2023 BMW S 1000 RR Features
- Advanced “Flex Frame” with more flex.
- Chassis geometry with new steering head angle, offset, caster and wheelbase.
- M Chassis Kit with adjustable swinging arm pivot point and raised rear end.
- Dynamic Traction Control DTC with new Slide Control function for drifts while accelerating using steering angle sensor.
- ABS Pro with new Brake Slide Assist function using steering angle sensor for braking drifts when approaching corners.
- ABS Pro Setting “Slick”
- Optimized aerodynamics with new front section, winglets, high windshield and partitioning off of the lower triple clamp.
- M lightweight battery as standard.
- USB charging port in the rear section.
- Redesigned rear section and shorter license plate holder.
- Redesigned wiring harness for easier removal of the license plate frame.
- Clutch and generator cover in black.
- Easier rear wheel assembly removal due to loss-proof axle bushings, chamfered brake pads and brake anchor plate.
- M GPS Mouse Adapter as part of the BMW Motorrad original accessory range.
- New GoPro holder as part of the BMW Motorrad original accessory range.
- Three paintwork finishes: Blackstorm metallic, Style Passion in Racing Red non-metallic and Lightwhite non-metallic/BMW M.
Cost breakdown of packages for the 2023 BMW S 1000 RR
2023 BMW S 1000 RR
- MSRP: $17,895
- Destination: $645
Colors / Packages
- Black Storm Metallic NC
- Style Passion Racing Red $375
M Package $2,495
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- Light White paint with Motorsport decals.
- M Forged wheels
- or M Carbon wheels +$2,000
- M Sport seat with pillion cover
- M Lightweight battery
- M Chassis kit
Carbon Package $1,995
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- Carbon fiber front and rear fenders
- Chain guard and pinion covers
- Upper side trim panels
Premium Package $2,340
- Akropovic titanium sport silencer with carbon end cap.
- or M Titanium exhaust system +$1,550
- Heated grips
- M Endurance chain
- Cruise control
- Ride Modes Pro
- DDC Dynamic damping control
Billet Pack $475
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- Milled anodized aluminum folding and adjustable clutch and brake levers
- Handbrake level protector
- Adjustable footrests.
Design Option Wheels $120
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- Standard black wheels with painted red stripe.
- TPM tire pressure monitor $275
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