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BMW launched the most anticipated new sport bike in recent memory the S 1000 RR at the famed Monza racetrack in Italy during the Superbike World Championship race weekend on May 9th 2009. This new Superbike from BMW weighing only 404 lbs and putting out a massive 193 hp is one of the most potent sophisticated and lightest sport bikes ever unleashed on the planet. The new S 1000 RR is the most powerful production 1000cc sport bike in the world. In addition to the class-leading power plant the BMW S 1000 RR introduces new technical features such as the first-ever 4-stage Race ABS system with settings for Rain Sport Race and Slick conditions. This groundbreaking new ABS system weighs only about 5.5 lbs complete which is nearly 20 lbs lighter than the competition. With its highly distinctive new asymmetrical headlights which follow the very elegant and unique asymmetrical panels this first BMW Superbike promises to standout from the crowd of liter-class bikes. The new S 1000 RR is scheduled to be released in the US by early 2010 Long awaited Super Bike from BMW with the best technology available on the best super bike period. Some information below and more to come: Special Features 1st time available Race ABS & Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) E-gas (ride by wire) that works with Race ABS & DTC Four Settings: Rain Sport Race Slick d Aluminum gas tank Built in laptimer Optional Gear Shift Assistant Variable intake runners Asymmetrical headlights derived directly from endurance racing Dry weight of 404 lb. 450lb wet with full tank 455.3 wet with full tank and ABS. Available colors are Acid Green Metallic Mineral Silver Metallic Thunder Gray Metallic and BMW Motorrad Motorsport colors. Black frame with all colors Mineral Silver and Thunder Grey come with Ostra Gray swingarm and wheels Acid Green and Motorsport come with a silver swingarm and gloss black wheels
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