BMW Motorrad Malaysia has finally launched the all-new 2021 BMW S 1000 R.
The new S 1000 R variants are available as follows:
- BMW S 1000 R (Style Sport) – RM104,500
- BMW S 1000 R (M Package) – RM119,500
Improved more than ever, it’s safe to say that this new one-liter roadster is brand new from the ground up with better performance, handling and style than ever before.
Going straight to firepower, its 999cc inline four-cylinder engine is based on the S 1000 RR, offering a 5kg weight reduction and producing 165PS at 11,000rpm and 114Nm of torque at 9,250rpm. rpm. This roadster is tuned for comfort and dynamics, especially when hitting that sweet spot within the mid-range.
The new 4th to 6th gear ratios also further improve the bike’s overall handling, which goes hand in hand with a further reduction in weight from its new chassis by 6.5kg in total. This can be further reduced by another 4.8kg if customers opt for forged wheels or carbon fiber wheels.
In its basic form, the 2021 BMW S 1000 R weighs just 199 kg (dry), making it the lightest dynamic roadster in its class. Starting at just 3,000rpm, riders will be able to experience torque of over 80Nm and that fact alone is already very exciting to think about.
The chassis is also further refined with the addition of “Flex Frame”, a new suspension package that uses the engine itself as the main load-bearing function. This allows for a more compact design that offers riders better riding ergonomics by allowing their knees to be closer to the body compared to the previous generation model.
Comfort and performance upgrades also come in the form of its underslung swingarm with Full Floater Pro kinematics and a new suspension strut. These offer a better riding feel as well as increased rear wheel grip, which in turn offer greater riding confidence.
Other new features include:
- Lighter exhaust system
- 5-inch TFT screen
- New front headlight design
- New body panels with dynamic styling
- Six-axis sensor box to control pitch rate and anti-wheelie function
- ABS Pro with dedicated rain brake mode
- WorldSBK-spec Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) with wheelie control
- Selectable riding modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic)
- Hillstart Control
- DRLs and Adaptive Turning Lights (optional)
- Shift Assistant Pro (optional)
- Riding Modes Pro with adjustable wheelie control, Launch Control, Pitlane Limiter, and
- Hillstart Control Pro (optional)
According to BMW Motorrad Malaysia, the S 1000 R arrives complete with Keyless Ride function, USB Charging Socket, Passenger Package, heated grips while the M Package consists of M Sport Seat, M lightweight battery, Sports Silencer, and M GPS Laptrigger.
The new S 1000 R is available at selected authorized BMW Motorrad dealerships nationwide from 27th August 2021.