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73/100Sporty
Power/Weight
1.11 hp/kg
Torque
113 Nm
Engine
999 ccm
Technical Overview
2018 BMW S 1000 RR Sport Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by BMW for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2018 BMW S 1000 RR Sport utilizes a 999 cc (61 cu in) oil & air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 199 HP (145.3 kW) at 13,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 113 Nm (83.3 lb-ft) at 10,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 199.2 HP per liter and a 3,000 rpm working window between peak torque (10,500 rpm) and peak power (13,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the S 1000 RR Sport measures 208 kg (459 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.96 HP/kg (1.05 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 815 mm (32.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,438 mm (56.6 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17.5-liter (4.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
199.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.96 HP/kg (1.05 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
10,500–13,500 rpm
Standover Height
815 mm (32.1 in)
Engine
Displacement999.0 ccm (60.96 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTitanium valves
Power199.0 HP (145.3 kW)) @ 13500 RPM
Torque113.0 Nm (11.5 kgf-m or 83.3 ft.lbs) @ 10500 RPM
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