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Along with the X7 SUV and the updated M340i Sedan, BMW also launched the updated S 1000 RR starting from Rs 20.25 lakh and going all the way up to Rs 24.45 lakh.
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The 2023 model will be available in a total of three variants – the Standard, the mid-spec Pro and the range-topping Pro M Sport variant.
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Starting with the obvious change here, the 2023 model now comes with winglets just like the race-replica M 1000 RR. As per BMW, this helps it in creating 10kg of downforce.
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Another visual change here includes a sleeker-looking tail section. Apart from that, the S 1000 RR retains its now asymmetrical (sigh) sharp design as the previous gen model.
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The biggest change here though comes in the form of a 2.7PS power bump from its 999cc inline-four motor, which may not seem much but helps push the bike closer to the 220PS mark, at 209.4PS.
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This was done by several “under the hood” updates, like a new intake geometry and revised intake funnels.
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The chassis too has seen a significant change, allowing for more lateral flex. This means the S 1000 RR is now less stiff compared to the previous-gen model, helping a great deal in stability.
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BMW has also increased the wheelbase to 1,458mm and lengthened the trail by 99mm, with a more relaxed 23.6-degree angle.
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Along with all of this, the electronic package now gets more track-focused aids like a slide control feature, a slick mode in ABS and a new Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), which ignores accidental throttle output.
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With its pricing, the BMW S 1000 RR now undercuts its rivals like the Ninja ZX-10R and the Ducati Panigale V4.