BMW M 1000 R

What changes for 2027?

The M 1000 R sold in France in October 2026 is the 2027 configuration, available to order since August 2026. According to BMW, only the options change: the M Competition Package is no longer available (announcement of 2 July 2026) and is replaced by two packages, M Track and M Track II. The 2026 model year brought no changes.

The last technical update came in 2025. Unveiled in October 2024, it brought:

• a twin LED headlight instead of the asymmetric headlamp;
• Euro 5+ homologation with no loss of power (210 hp);
• an M short-throw throttle (58° of rotation);
• DTC traction control with a strategy taken from the RR models;
• winglets in black textured paint, black covers, and a Platinum Grey rear frame and swingarm.

How much does it cost?

BMW Motorrad France lists the M 1000 R at €23,600 (€23,500 at the launch of the 2025 version), in one of three no-cost colours: Light white / M Motorsport, Aluminium White metallic matt or Black storm metallic / M Motorsport. Two packages are offered:

• the M Track Package (€5,430, i.e. €29,030): M carbon wheels, which save 1.6 kg according to BMW, Carbon pack, M Billet machined parts and M GPS Laptrigger;
• the M Track Package II: the same content without the carbon wheels (the standard forged wheels are kept). Yet the French configurator showed it at the same price, €5,430, on 12 October 2026, whereas in the United States it costs $200 less than the M Track ($5,695 against $5,895).

As an option, the M titanium exhaust with header (€2,210) saves 2.7 kg according to BMW. The low (810 mm) and high (850 mm) M seats are free. There is no A2 version. In the United States, the 2027 M 1000 R costs $22,695 plus destination. A limited “100 Jahre Nürburgring” edition (100 units, Nürburgring Green paint, M Track Package as standard) is sold on request, with no published price.

How good is the engine?

The 999 cc inline four with ShiftCam variable valve timing, taken from the S 1000 RR superbike, makes 210 hp at 13,750 rpm and 113 Nm at 11,100 rpm (11,000 rpm according to the press kit and owner’s manual) and revs to 14,600 rpm. Compared with the S 1000 R, the gearing is shorter (47-tooth rear sprocket, shorter 4th to 6th gears). BMW quotes 280 km/h, 3.2 s from 0 to 100 km/h and 7.2 s from 0 to 200 km/h. Motoplanete calls it “insane”, Le Repaire des Motards “mind-blowing”. MCN finds it slightly buzzy and short on character, 1000PS says the power is only really usable above 9,000 rpm, and Common Tread notes a torque dip between 6,000 and 8,000 rpm.

How does it ride?

The aluminium bridge frame carries a 45 mm upside-down fork and a monoshock, both semi-active (DDC) as standard. The M brakes (twin 320 mm discs, blue 4-piston calipers) are in a different class from those of the S 1000 R, according to PS. MCN, which identifies Marzocchi suspension and Nissin calipers, finds it as easy as an S 1000 R; 1000PS notes a light front end under hard acceleration. The winglets add 11 kg of load on the front wheel at 220 km/h according to BMW, but MCN feels no effect on the road. BikeSocial finds it harsh on broken roads.

What electronics does it have?

Everything is standard: IMU, ABS Pro, Rain, Road, Dynamic, Race and Race Pro 1 to 3 modes, DTC traction control, Wheelie and Slide Control, Launch Control, Pit Lane Limiter, Shifter Pro, cruise control, Keyless Ride, heated grips and a connected 6.5-inch TFT screen.

Who is it for?

It targets experienced riders who do track days and want a superbike without a fairing. Seat at 830 mm (810 or 850 mm as options), payload of 210 kg (208 kg according to the owner’s manual): the bike can carry two, but there is no wind protection, the pillion is poorly served, and BikeSocial finds it too focused for commuting.

Fuel consumption, maintenance and recalls

BMW quotes 6.4 L/100 km on the WMTC cycle, giving a range of about 258 km from 16.5 litres; BikeSocial recorded 7.4 L/100 km in mixed riding. The owner’s manual specifies a service with oil change every 10,000 km or every year and a valve clearance check every 30,000 km; the warranty is 3 years with unlimited mileage. In France, one recall concerns the steering damper on bikes from the start of 2025 version production (late 2024 to January 2025); two others target the 2023-2024 versions.

Which generations?

Launched in 2023, the M 1000 R has had only one generation, updated in 2025 with unchanged power, torque and weight.