# 2010 BMW S1000RR Monza Press Event Launch Video + Official Press Release **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [May 11, 2009, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2010-bmw-s1000rr-monza-press-event-launch-video-official-press-release/244084 "2009-05-11T19:05:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2010-bmw-s1000rr-monza-press-event-launch-video-official-press-release/244084/1 "2009-05-11T19:05:11Z")
Enjoy! Official Site: [www.s1000rr.com](http://www.s1000rr.com) (German); click to video for official trailer. Monza Launch Event Video via MCN: [**_Here_**](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3ibDaKu22s) **Official Press release:** > **World Premier of the new BMW S 1000 RR Superbike** > > Monza, Italy - Saturday, May 9th, 2009… Today BMW launched the most anticipated new sport bike in recent memory, the S 1000 RR, at the famed Monza racetrack, during the Superbike World Championship race weekend. > This new Superbike from BMW weighing only 404 lbs, and putting out 193 hp, is one of the most powerful, sophisticated and lightest sport bikes to be unleashed on the planet. The BMW S 1000 RR introduces new technical features, such as the first ever 4-stage ABS system, with settings for Rain, Sport, Race and Slick conditions. > > With its highly distinctive asymmetrical headlights, which follow the very elegant and unique asymmetrical body panels, this first BMW Superbike promises to standout from the crowd. > Look for the S 1000 RR, the major new entry in the sport bike arena by BMW, in the US by early 2010. > **TECHNICAL DATA** > Engine & Drivetrain > - 999 cc > - Bore/Stroke (mm) – 80.0/49.7 > - 193 hp @ 13,000 rpm > - 83 lb/ft @ 9,750 rpm > - Compression – 13.0:1 > - 48mm throttle bodies > - 14,200 rpm redline > - Valves operated by single cam follower > - 6 speed gearbox > - Slipper clutch > - Multi disc wet clutch > - Chain final drive > Suspension > - 46mm USD forks > - Adjustable preload, rebound, and high and low speed compression > - Single Shock with linkage > - Adjustable preload, rebound, and compression > - Pressure cast (forged) aluminum wheels > - 3.5 x 17 front > - 6.0 x 17 rear > - Dual 320mm floating rotors in front > - Radial mounted 4 piston Brembo calipers > - Single fixed 220mm rear rotor > - Single piston floating rear caliper > Special Features > - 1st time available Race ABS & Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) > - E-gas (ride by wire) that works with Race ABS & DTC > - Four Settings: > - Rain > - Sport > - Race > - Slick > - Aluminum gas tank > - Built in laptimer > - Optional Gear Shift Assistant > - Variable intake runners > - Asymmetrical headlights derived directly from endurance racing > - Dry weight of 404 lb. 450lb wet with full tank, 455.3 wet with full tank and ABS. > - Available colors are Acid Green Metallic, Mineral Silver Metallic, Thunder Gray Metallic, and BMW Motorrad Motorsport colors. > - Black frame with all colors > - Mineral Silver and Thunder Grey come with Ostra Gray swingarm and wheels > - Acid Green and Motorsport come with a silver swingarm and gloss black wheels > 2009-05-09 ---
**Author:** ![kramerbuccs24](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kramerbuccs24/32/6397_2.png) [@kramerbuccs24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kramerbuccs24)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2010-bmw-s1000rr-monza-press-event-launch-video-official-press-release/244084/2 "2009-05-11T19:06:00Z")
wowowow ---
**Author:** ![94Gt5.0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/94gt5.0/32/6377_2.png) [@94Gt5.0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94Gt5.0)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2010-bmw-s1000rr-monza-press-event-launch-video-official-press-release/244084/3 "2009-05-11T19:06:51Z")
Idk if i like that or not… ---
**Author:** ![LKSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lksi/32/6316_2.png) [@LKSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LKSi)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2010-bmw-s1000rr-monza-press-event-launch-video-official-press-release/244084/4 "2009-05-11T19:10:44Z")
The kind of bike that makes me wish I was into such things :eek ---
**Author:** ![usmc2801](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/usmc2801/32/6387_2.png) [@usmc2801](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/usmc2801)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2010-bmw-s1000rr-monza-press-event-launch-video-official-press-release/244084/5 "2009-05-11T20:14:08Z")
I will consider it amazing if they hold to there word that it will be in the price range as all the Japanese liter bikes…just surprised its taking this long to release the bike, considering the WSB homologation rules…there cutting it close in getting it into production! ---
**Author:** ![Mike3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike3/32/6350_2.png) [@Mike3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike3)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2010-bmw-s1000rr-monza-press-event-launch-video-official-press-release/244084/6 "2009-05-11T21:21:28Z")
Damn, I wanna take one for a spin :excited. ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2009, 8:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2010-bmw-s1000rr-monza-press-event-launch-video-official-press-release/244084/7 "2009-05-12T08:18:56Z")
> [@Mustang ppl, help a brotha out with some answers](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mustang-ppl-help-a-brotha-out-with-some-answers/18047/11): > > I will consider it amazing if they hold to there word that it will be in the price range as all the Japanese liter bikes… Did they really said that? I will have to see it to believe it. I beileve they finished 15th or 14th in SBK at Monza. ---
**Author:** ![HANSTECH](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hanstech/32/6445_2.png) [@HANSTECH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HANSTECH)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2009, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2010-bmw-s1000rr-monza-press-event-launch-video-official-press-release/244084/8 "2009-05-12T08:44:09Z")
me like. ---
**Author:** ![usmc2801](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/usmc2801/32/6387_2.png) [@usmc2801](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/usmc2801)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2009, 1:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2010-bmw-s1000rr-monza-press-event-launch-video-official-press-release/244084/9 "2009-05-12T13:51:31Z")
> [@RocketPunch"](#): > > Did they really said that? I will have to see it to believe it. > > I beileve they finished 15th or 14th in SBK at Monza. Yea something like $1k more at most I guess. ---
**Author:** ![Oleg](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/oleg/32/6276_2.png) [@Oleg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Oleg)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2009, 6:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2010-bmw-s1000rr-monza-press-event-launch-video-official-press-release/244084/10 "2009-05-12T18:00:33Z")
Squid killer. ---
**Author:** ![mcflurry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mcflurry/32/6468_2.png) [@mcflurry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mcflurry)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2009, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2010-bmw-s1000rr-monza-press-event-launch-video-official-press-release/244084/11 "2009-05-15T12:08:40Z")
wow… the headlights are like its winking at me drawing me in