BMW S 1000 RR

What sets the 2027 model year apart?

The S 1000 RR sold in France is the 2027 model year. According to BMW, it only changes packages and colours:

• a new Edition M Sport variant, in Black Storm / M Motorsport paint, with a tinted screen and M forged wheels;
• the Bluestone colour is dropped;
• a USB socket in the Dynamic Package;
• M forged wheels in the M Package.

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

• redesigned winglets, raising downforce at 300 km/h from 17.1 to 23.1 kg;
• new fairing side panels and a front mudguard with brake cooling ducts;
• a short-throw throttle (58° instead of 72°);
• Pro riding modes as standard (Race Pro 1 to 3, fine adjustment of traction control, ABS and engine braking);
• Euro 5+ homologation.

How much does it cost?

BMW Motorrad France lists the S 1000 RR at €21,500 (maximum recommended price). Several packages add equipment:

• the Dynamic Package (€1,365): DDC semi-active damping, heated grips, cruise control, USB socket;
• the Race Package (€1,060): M Endurance chain and sport silencer;
• the M Package (€4,895): Light White / M Motorsport paint, M seat and M forged wheels.

The Edition M Sport variant costs €8,845 more, i.e. €30,345. There is no A2 version. In the United States, the S 1000 RR costs $19,975.

How good is the engine?

The 999 cc ShiftCam four-cylinder makes 210 hp at 13,750 rpm and 113 Nm at 11,000 rpm. BMW quotes a top speed of 303 km/h. 1000PS finds it linear and usable, and credits it with stronger midrange torque than the Honda Fireblade. Vibration is its main flaw: 1000PS reports it through the clip-ons between 6,000 and 9,000 rpm. MCN and Le Repaire des Motards find the throttle response very sharp, even abrupt, at low speed with the short-throw throttle, and MCN finds the quickshifter a little soft.

How does it ride?

Reviewers praise how easy it is: MCN finds it sharper than ever and one of the best superbikes money can buy, Le Repaire des Motards calls it “the friendly sportbike”, reassuring and versatile, and 1000PS praises a very agile chassis. Tests of the 2023 version, with a similar chassis, already described it as very forgiving (Motorcycle.com) and quick to build confidence on track (Cycle World).

The reservations concern:

• very firm suspension on the road, even in Road mode (MCN);
• slightly less stability than its rivals at very high speed (1000PS);
• brakes a notch below the best Italian bikes and a low screen (Le Repaire des Motards);
• a complex electronics interface (MCN) and expensive options (1000PS, MCN).

Fuel consumption and maintenance

BMW quotes 6.4 L/100 km on the WMTC cycle, giving a range of about 260 km from the 16.5-litre tank. During its one-year test, MCN recorded nearly 5.9 L/100 km when touring and about 10 L/100 km on track. The owner’s manual specifies a service with oil change every 10,000 km or every year, air filter replacement every 10,000 km and a valve clearance check every 30,000 km. BMW France provides a 3-year unlimited-mileage warranty.

Recalls

Two recalls affect the current generation in France. The first (RappelConso SR/02526/26, NHTSA 26V478000) covers bikes built from January 2019 to July 2026: vibration can wear the ignition lock and cut the ignition, including while riding; in September 2026 the remedy was still being developed. The second (SR/00452/25) concerns the oil filter fitting, which can work loose at high revs, on bikes built up to 17 October 2024. In the United States, 22 2025 bikes fitted with the optional emergency call were also recalled for a software update.