BMW S1000R again caught in the lens

Already it is no secret that BMW is developing the "bare" version of their super popular sports bike S1000RR. And here is a new model of the newly captured during the ongoing road tests, which are likely to be completed before the annual exhibition EICMA - it is traditionally held in Milan this fall.

Frame, depicting a secret until the motorcycle side, clearly gives us to understand what exactly are the final (or close to it) version of the Bavarian streetfighter. The photo shows that the motorcycle had inherited from his plastic progenitor of many ancestral features, including the design of the exhaust system. However, the main mystery was never solved: what is hidden inside the engine? No doubt: this 193-strong birdie certainly will cut wings, putting the cut feathers on the altar of torque.

Also in the photo is clearly discernible with the combustion air intake system that is located between two asymmetric headlights. Apparently, he will work as an inertial supercharger. Still, peering at the image, you can see speed sensors both wheels - a clear proof that will be installed on the S1000R ABS and traction control. Although this is hardly anyone doubted.

Be that as it may, all eagerly await the official release of BMW. But this is unlikely to happen until the autumn of this year.

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