Just two days after the MotoGP testing at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) last Friday (26 Feb), the circuit came alive again with BMW Malaysia launching their 2010 motorcycle line-up. 

 

The circuit was chosen for the launch venue so journalist and potential customers can have a taste of the star of the day, the BMW S1000 RR superbike, by test riding the bike on the 5.543KM long circuit.

 

Apart from the test being done on the circuit, riders were also treated to the bike’s braking ability at the “brake testing” area where it showcased the bike’s ABS system ability to aid the rider to stop the bike safely in an emergency situation. 

 

 

 

Featuring a specifically developed straight-four power unit with a total displacement of 999 cc, the BMW S 1000 RR is capable of delivering 142 kW/193 hp at 13,000 rpm and maximum torque delivery of 112 Nm. Titanium valves and rocker arms rather than the typical bucket tappets further allows the engine to rev up to over 14,200 rpm while also reducing overall engine weight to 59.8 kilograms making it lighter, more powerful and more compact than any comparable engine available.

 

A central ram air intake further ensures that the full force of the wind rush enters the BMW S 1000 RR’s vertical air filter panels directly, translating into an output boost of as much as 7 horsepower (5.2 kilowatts) at speeds over 200 km/h. 

 

Also unveiled at the launch were the new BMW R 1200 GS, BMW R 1200 GS Adventure, BMW R 1200 RT and the BMW F800 R, a bike that has been made famous world over by professional stunt biker, Chris Pfeiffer.