2023 BMW M 1000 R
The new M R features a modified water-cooled 4-cylinder in-line engine based on the power unit of the S 1000 RR. Its peak power output is 154 kW (210 hp) at 13,750 rpm, 33 kW (45 hp) more than in the S 1000 R. The maximum torque of 113 Nm is generated at 11,000 rpm (S 1000 R: 114 Nm at 9,250 rpm).
Compared to the S 1000 R, the maximum revs of the M R are now 14,600 rpm. Fourth, fifth and sixth gear are all shorter than the S 1000 R and the overall gearing is also shorter due to two more teeth on the rear sprocket. That should make it pretty lively!
The M 1000 RR comes standard with wings designed to add downforce and reduce the tendency to wheelstand.
Already at a speed of 160 km/h, they provide an increase in front wheel load of 11 kg at 220 km/h thanks to the aerodynamic downforce generated.
The BMW Motorrad developers countered the slightly increased aerodynamic resistance caused by the small additional frontal area and shape of the M winglets with a correspondingly designed wind deflector in front of the instrument cluster in compination with the M Competition Package.
The suspension and chassis of the new M R are based on the S 1000 R with the aluminium bridge frame as the centrepiece.
On the M R, the front wheel is controlled by an upside-down fork with a 45 mm sliding tube diameter in “All black” design, i.e. it is really completely black. It is equipped with closed cartridge inserts, separate hydraulic piston-cylinder systems.
Another new feature of the M R is the additional adjustability of the fork’s spring base in conjunction with the standard Dynamic Damping Control (DDC).
In addition, the fork of the M R features an upper triple clamp with an elaborately milled-over handlebar clamp as well as a black aluminium tubular handlebar with a wider design than previously seen on the S 1000 R and with a lasered “BMW M 1000 R” lettering.
Also new on the M R are the handlebar end mirrors forged from aluminium.
The fork legs have also been modified and are now designed to accommodate the new M brake callipers. Another new element of the M R is the adjustable steering damper.
After the M 1000 RR, the new M R is the second BMW motorcycle to feature an M brake. It was developed directly using the experience gained with the racing brakes on BMW Motorrad factory racing machines in the Superbike World Championship. The M brake callipers feature a blue anodised coating in conjunction with the famous M logo.
Together with two 320 mm brake discs of 5 mm thickness and black anodised aluminium brake disc carriers, the brake system equipped with a new radial hand brake pump currently marks the pinnacle of brake development in the field of road-legal systems. The new M R is already equipped with very lightweight forged aluminium wheels as standard. As part of the M Competition package, the exclusive M Carbon wheels are available with newly designed tapes on the rim.
The new Brake Slide Assist function allows the rider to brake drift into corners with a constant slide.
The instrument cluster of the new M R corresponds to the design of the M RR and also offers the M start-up animation. The extended display of the red speed range is a new feature.
As optional equipment, comprehensive data material for using the M GPS Laptrigger and the M GPS Datalogger (Original BMW Motorrad Accessories) can be provided by means of an activation code via the OBD interface of the instrument cluster.
If the new M R in standard trim is still not enough for you, the M Competition Package offers more bling. In addition to the Blackstorm metallic / M Motorsport colour scheme, the M Competition package includes M Carbon wheels, M rider footrest system, M Carbon parts such as rear wheel cover and chain guard, front wheel cover, tank covers, airbox cover with tapes, wind deflector, sprocket cover, the M pillion package as well as the M pillion cover and a milled, fully adjustable M rider footrest system.
The new M 1000 R will arrive in Australia at some point during the first quarter of 2023 and will be priced from $32,290 plus on road costs. The M 1000 R with M Competition Package will sell for $39,890 +ORC.
2023 BMW M 1000 R Specifications
| BMW M 1000 R Specifications | |
| Engine | |
| Capacity | 999 cc |
| Bore/stroke | 80/49.7 mm |
| Output | 154/210 |
| at engine speed | 13750 rpm |
| Torque | 113 Nm |
| at engine speed | 11,000 rpm |
| Type | Water-cooled in-line 4-cylinder engine |
| Compression/fuel | 13.3:1 / Premium unleaded petrol, octane rating 95-98 (RON) (knock control; rated power at 98 RON) |
| Valve/accelerator actuation | DOHC (double overhead camshaft), Valve actuation via single-cam followers |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Ø intake/outlet | 33.5/27.2 mm |
| Throttle valve diameter | 48mm |
| Engine control | BMS-O |
| Emission control | Closed-loop three-way catalytic converter |
| Electrical system | |
| Alternator | 493 W |
| Battery | Battery 12/5, maintenance-free V/Ah |
| Headlamp | Full LED headlamp |
| Starter | 0.8 kW |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Self-reinforcing multi-plate anti-hopping oil bath clutch, mechanically operated |
| Gearbox | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox |
| Primary ratio | 1.652 |
| I | 2.647 |
| II | 2.091 |
| III | 1.727 |
| IV | 1.500 |
| V | 1.360 |
| VI | 1.261 |
| Rear wheel drive | Chain |
| Secondary ratio | 2.765 |
| Suspension | |
| Frame construction type | Aluminium composite bridge frame, engine self-supporting |
| Front wheel suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, sliding tube diameter 45 mm, |
| Rear wheel suspension | Aluminium double-sided swinging arm with central sprint strut and Full Floater Pro kinematics BMW M 1000 R |
| Suspension travel, front/rear | 120/117 mm |
| Wheel castor | 96.3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,450 mm |
| Steering head angle | 66° |
| Brakes | Front: M double disc brake, floating, Ø 320 mm, radial four-piston fixed callipers |
| Rear: M single-disc brake, Ø 220 mm, single-piston floating calliper | |
| ABS | BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (part-integral) |
| Traction control | BMW Motorrad DTC |
| Wheel Type | Standard: aluminium forged wheels |
| M Carbon wheels in conjunction with M Competition Package | |
| Wheel Size | Front – 3.50 x 17″ |
| Rear – 6.00 x 17″ | |
| Tyres | Front – 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear – 200/55 ZR17 | |
| Dimensions and weights | |
| Total length | 2,090 mm |
| Total width with mirrors | 812 mm |
| Seat height | 840 mm |
| DIN unladen weight, fully fuelled | 199 kg |
| Permitted total weight | 407 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 16.5 l |
| Performance figures | |
| Fuel consumption (WMTC) | 6.4l/100 km |
| CO2 | 144g/km |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.2 s |
| Top speed | 280 km/h |
