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BMW S 1000 R 2017 specs

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BMW S 1000 R 2017 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make

BMW

Model

S 1000 R

Year

2017

Performance and Speed

Power to Weight Ratio

0.8989 HP/kg

Torque

114.00 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.1 ft.lbs) @ 9250 Revolutions">RPM

Dimensions and Weight

Dry Weight

178.0 kg / 392.4 pounds

Overall Height

1,138 mm / 44.8 inches

Overall Length

2,057 mm / 81.0 inches

Overall Width

845 mm / 33.3 inches

Trail

99 mm / 3.9 inches

Kerb Weight

205.0 kg / 451.9 pounds

Wheelbase

1,439 mm / 56.7 inches

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke

80.0 x 49.7 mm / 3.1 x 2.0 inches

Compression

12.1:1

Engine Detail

Titanium valves

Engine Type

In-line four, four-stroke

Starter

Electric

Valves / Cylinder

4

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission Type

Chain

Gearbox

6-speed

Clutch

Multiplate cluth in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, mechanically controlled

Drive line

Chain 17/45

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System

Injection. Electronic injection

Fuel Control

Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Fuel Capacity

17.50 litres / 4.62 gallons

Reserve Fuel Capacity

4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons

Emission Details

Emission standard EU-4, HP Slip on Titanium-Silencer

Suspension

Front Suspension

Upside-down telescopic fork 46 mm, compression and rebound stage adjustable

Front Wheel Travel

120 mm / 4.7 inches

Rear Suspension

Aluminium 2-sided swing arm, rebound damping adjustable

Rear Wheel Travel

120 mm / 4.7 inches

Tires and Rims

Front Tire

120/70-17

Rear Tire

190/55-17

Rims

Cast aluminium wheels

Brakes

Front Brakes

Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.

Front Brake Diameter

320 mm / 12.6 inches

Rear Brakes

Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper.

Rear Brake Diameter

220 mm / 8.7 inches

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Comments

Switchable ABS.

Colour Options

Grey, Racing Red/Black Storm Metallic, Red/blue/white

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