Marking the 50th anniversary of the BMW M Division, BMW Motorrad has revealed the M 1000 RR 50 Years M anniversary edition. BMW Motorrad introduced the M automobile strategy for motorcycles in 2018 and, since then, offered a range of M special equipment and M Performance Parts. In 2020, S 1000 RR-based M 1000 RR celebrated its world premiere as the first M model from BMW Motorrad.
The new anniversary edition features a few cosmetic as well as package add-ons. The M 1000 RR now comes in a Sao Paulo Yellow finish with the historic 50 Years BMW M emblem. The anniversary edition lives up to the M philosophy and the racing spirit from almost 100 years of motorcycle construction by BMW Motorrad and 50 years of BMW M vehicles. Therefore, the M 1000 RR M comes with the M Competition Package as standard.
Additionally, it also gets an extensive M milled parts package. For weight reduction, the bike also gets the exclusive M carbon package. Other additions include a lighter swingarm, the unlock code for the M GPS lap trigger, and the BMW M Endurance chain. A pillion seat cover and pillion package are also part of the standard equipment.
The M 1000 RR uses an engine based on the S 1000 RR. It uses a 999 cc water-cooled in-line four-cylinder engine that produces 212 HP at 14,500 rpm and 113 Nm of torque at 11,000 rpm. The engine also uses BMW’s ShiftCam technology for variable valve timing. Additionally, the engine now revs up to 15,100 rpm. To achieve this, it has extensive technical optimisations. These include forged pistons, longer and lighter titanium connecting rods, slimmer and lighter rocker arms, etc. The M 1000 RR also uses a lightweight titanium exhaust system. The motorcycle tips the scales at just 192 kg, and the suspension and aerodynamics are designed for maximum track performance.
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