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2022 BMW S1000RR Track Bike Build
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Girevik77
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Yes, I will be removing the side stand.
Girevik77
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I don't have much experience with my own thus far having only done a smidge over 1000km. But I have had the privilege of testing two different current generation S1000RR's at Aldo Scribante in PE or Qeberghahadheahshera.
One was a 2020 with a boat load of extras on, Ohlins suspension front and rear with the BMW M Race Calibration kit ECU and harness, full exhaust, air filter etc. The other was a 2021 with basically only a race body kit and slip on exhaust, essentially standard.
Full disclaimer, this was the first time I drove a superbike on a track at sea level so the power felt endless and relentless. I'm a big guy and the bikes were pulling huge power wheelies on the straight in 3rd, even shifting to 4th the front wheel would start lifting. I even enjoyed the stock suspension quite a lot. The damping on the Ohlins was much better but it was way too soft for me, the guy who's bike it was is a fair bit lighter than me so the springs were way too soft.
That being said a much more comparable power test was comparing my previous 2016 Yamaha R1 and the new RR on the dyno. My R1 with everything done, filter, full exhaust, power commander, degreed cams, you name it, it was done to that bike. It pushed 190Hp on the dyno vs. my stock standard S1000RR made 206Hp. A 2021 S1000RR made 218Hp on the same dyno after a flash.
Then there's the handling
In short it's mind blowing. I never thought I would find a bike with better handling than an R1, but I have. The previous generation RR's used to be quite lazy into corners, you really had to slow down a lot, wrestle it through the corner, and then pull on that loud grip and let the power make up for the slow corner. This new generation has it all! An amazing chassis, and the power to boot.And it not just me that thinks so, I have a first hand account of Sheridan Morais (Lesser well known South African racing superbikes abroad) saying that he could race one of the new RR's in factory trim any day, he wouldn't change anything on it.
With this new generation RR, BMW accomplished what they did 11 years ago with the launch of the S1000RR. When the first gen was released all the Japanese manufacturers, and some of the European ones as well, were left for dead and they played catch up for years before they could match the RR's. Now since they've all been pretty much level pegging for a few years BMW have done it again. I'm convinced it will be at least 5 years before anything else will be close to, as good as, this new BMW.
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I don't have much experience with my own thus far having only done a smidge over 1000km. But I have had the privilege of testing two different current generation S1000RR's at Aldo Scribante in PE or Qeberghahadheahshera.
One was a 2020 with a boat load of extras on, Ohlins suspension front and rear with the BMW M Race Calibration kit ECU and harness, full exhaust, air filter etc. The other was a 2021 with basically only a race body kit and slip on exhaust, essentially standard.
Full disclaimer, this was the first time I drove a superbike on a track at sea level so the power felt endless and relentless. I'm a big guy and the bikes were pulling huge power wheelies on the straight in 3rd, even shifting to 4th the front wheel would start lifting. I even enjoyed the stock suspension quite a lot. The damping on the Ohlins was much better but it was way too soft for me, the guy who's bike it was is a fair bit lighter than me so the springs were way too soft.
That being said a much more comparable power test was comparing my previous 2016 Yamaha R1 and the new RR on the dyno. My R1 with everything done, filter, full exhaust, power commander, degreed cams, you name it, it was done to that bike. It pushed 190Hp on the dyno vs. my stock standard S1000RR made 206Hp. A 2021 S1000RR made 218Hp on the same dyno after a flash.
Then there's the handling
And it not just me that thinks so, I have a first hand account of Sheridan Morais (Lesser well known South African racing superbikes abroad) saying that he could race one of the new RR's in factory trim any day, he wouldn't change anything on it.
With this new generation RR, BMW accomplished what they did 11 years ago with the launch of the S1000RR. When the first gen was released all the Japanese manufacturers, and some of the European ones as well, were left for dead and they played catch up for years before they could match the RR's. Now since they've all been pretty much level pegging for a few years BMW have done it again. I'm convinced it will be at least 5 years before anything else will be close to, as good as, this new BMW.
Thank you for that!
Exactly what I wanted to know.
I currently have a 2015 S1000RR, and I was interested in how far ahead the new one is.
Your comparison to the current gen R1 paints the picture perfectly for me because I've ridden a friend's R1 and I absolutely adored that bike!
All the best with this build, I am sure you will love it!
Girevik77
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Update: So by last week Friday I had received basically all my parts with the only exception being the new radiator hoses and laptimer. Which still left me with plenty to start working on. So on Saturday the build carried on. I managed to fit the subframe, chain adjusters, engine case savers, top yoke, clip on handlebars and I started with the handlebar switches but couldn't get them done before my time was up.
This weekend I'm hoping to get the build finished, because she's already been booked for the wrap on this coming Monday. Outstanding is still the top fairing stay bracket, radiator hoses, radiator guard, exhaust system, race fairings and finish up the handlebar switches.
I spent the entire day on Sunday polishing the exhaust system and even though it was backbreaking work, it was worth every second and I believe the result speaks for itself. Currently the exhaust is at Powerkote for an internal ceramic coating to try keep things as cool as possible while still retaining the bare titanium finish outside to eventually oxidise into the beautiful blues, purples and golds associated with titanium pipes.
Radiator pipes and laptimer arrived yesterday so I have pretty much everything I need to complete the build.
And in typical fashion instead of testing the standard suspension to it's limits first, I've pulled the trigger and ordered a set of Bitubo cartridges and a shock as well.
On to the pics...
More pics in the next post
This weekend I'm hoping to get the build finished, because she's already been booked for the wrap on this coming Monday. Outstanding is still the top fairing stay bracket, radiator hoses, radiator guard, exhaust system, race fairings and finish up the handlebar switches.
I spent the entire day on Sunday polishing the exhaust system and even though it was backbreaking work, it was worth every second and I believe the result speaks for itself. Currently the exhaust is at Powerkote for an internal ceramic coating to try keep things as cool as possible while still retaining the bare titanium finish outside to eventually oxidise into the beautiful blues, purples and golds associated with titanium pipes.
Radiator pipes and laptimer arrived yesterday so I have pretty much everything I need to complete the build.
And in typical fashion instead of testing the standard suspension to it's limits first, I've pulled the trigger and ordered a set of Bitubo cartridges and a shock as well.
On to the pics...
More pics in the next post
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Morribiscuit
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This is ALL the cool.
Girevik77
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Haha!! Unfortunately not, I'm way too heavy and too slow to keep up with those guys. I do help out on a National Superbike team, however that's as close as I get to being on the grid with them.
I'm just a very avid track day enthusiast / amateur racer / someone who likes to build awesome bikes 😁
Another bike project I'm busy with and also almost complete (Disclaimer: NON-BMW content) is a '81 Honda CBX pro-link. 1000cc Inline 6 cyl bike in a customised frame with an Aprillia swingarm, Panigale Ohlins forks, modern CAN-BUS electronics. It's taken me almost two years so far and it's almost complete, I'm just sorting out all the nitty gritty stuff before painting it and then it's done.
Here are some pics of that one...
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osiris
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That is properly cool. This is seriously making me want to get back into this! You do things properly!
Girevik77
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Thank you very much for the compliment. And after having read through some of your threads it means so much more, because it is evident you are a fellow perfectionist.
I just figure if something is worth doing, it is worth doing properly.
Girevik77
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Did you race, or only do track days?
Girevik77
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Update:
So last week Friday I collected the exhaust from Powerkote for the ceramic coating. It was done really well and there was not fitment issues afterwards. Originally I was concerned that where the sections slide into each other might be a problem seeing as the coating is internal. They assured me that it will not be a problem because the coating is only 15 microns thick, and true to their word there were no problems with fitment.
Saturday morning came and I jumped straight in. Started by sorting out the throttle and properly mounting all the handlebar controls, and fitted two new Domino grips. Next up was draining the coolant to facilitate removal of the radiator and coolant hoses, so that I can install the new hoses, exhaust, and fit the radiator/oil cooler guard. The exhaust went on after a fair bit of swearing and fiddling. And my supplier forgot to give me the reducers for the rear two LAMBDA's so I couldn't fit them. Next up was the radiator hoses and the radiator guard. The last thing left to do before fitting the race kit was to slip in the new air filter and put the tank back on.
After all of that I fitted the race body kit. This can often be a pain, but I was very impressed with this kit. It came with CNC cut and bent stainless steel brackets and everything fit like a glove. It was really a relief that it went so smooth, one very seldom fits a fiberglass race kit without having to modify anything on it to make it fit.
I dropped the bike off for the wrap yesterday, can't wait to see how that turns out. Other than that there is one or two small things to sort out still, like fitting a screen which is still on the way, as well as the suspension which I am still waiting for.
When I get it back from wrapping I'll take a video or two so you can hear the sound of the new pipe.
So last week Friday I collected the exhaust from Powerkote for the ceramic coating. It was done really well and there was not fitment issues afterwards. Originally I was concerned that where the sections slide into each other might be a problem seeing as the coating is internal. They assured me that it will not be a problem because the coating is only 15 microns thick, and true to their word there were no problems with fitment.
Saturday morning came and I jumped straight in. Started by sorting out the throttle and properly mounting all the handlebar controls, and fitted two new Domino grips. Next up was draining the coolant to facilitate removal of the radiator and coolant hoses, so that I can install the new hoses, exhaust, and fit the radiator/oil cooler guard. The exhaust went on after a fair bit of swearing and fiddling. And my supplier forgot to give me the reducers for the rear two LAMBDA's so I couldn't fit them. Next up was the radiator hoses and the radiator guard. The last thing left to do before fitting the race kit was to slip in the new air filter and put the tank back on.
After all of that I fitted the race body kit. This can often be a pain, but I was very impressed with this kit. It came with CNC cut and bent stainless steel brackets and everything fit like a glove. It was really a relief that it went so smooth, one very seldom fits a fiberglass race kit without having to modify anything on it to make it fit.
I dropped the bike off for the wrap yesterday, can't wait to see how that turns out. Other than that there is one or two small things to sort out still, like fitting a screen which is still on the way, as well as the suspension which I am still waiting for.
When I get it back from wrapping I'll take a video or two so you can hear the sound of the new pipe.
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First off let me say happy 2022 to all the Fanatics, may 2022 be a year of fulfillment and prosperity for you all.
Let's see since my last post the bike had gone for it's wrap, and I collected it in mid December. Overall I'm quite happy with the result however there are some areas in which it is quite evident that it was a year end (get it out before the holidays!) job. The colour scheme is a kind of light grey, with black, red and white. The red and white are both done with reflective vinyl so when the light catches it just right it looks amazing, and if you take a flash pic in complete darkness it looks even better.
Early in January I collected the screen and suspension from my supplier and that was next to go on. Bitubo cartridges and shock. I also swapped the subframe out for a locally produced one in red.
Currently I am looking for a tuning solution, there are no piggy back tuners available and the 2022 ECU's security have not been cracked as yet. Before getting this beast on track I have to ensure that the fueling is correct because of the hardware changes ie. exhaust and air filter.
On to the pics of the 99% complete build.
Let's see since my last post the bike had gone for it's wrap, and I collected it in mid December. Overall I'm quite happy with the result however there are some areas in which it is quite evident that it was a year end (get it out before the holidays!) job. The colour scheme is a kind of light grey, with black, red and white. The red and white are both done with reflective vinyl so when the light catches it just right it looks amazing, and if you take a flash pic in complete darkness it looks even better.
Early in January I collected the screen and suspension from my supplier and that was next to go on. Bitubo cartridges and shock. I also swapped the subframe out for a locally produced one in red.
Currently I am looking for a tuning solution, there are no piggy back tuners available and the 2022 ECU's security have not been cracked as yet. Before getting this beast on track I have to ensure that the fueling is correct because of the hardware changes ie. exhaust and air filter.
On to the pics of the 99% complete build.
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naja335i
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Looking tops bud!! Definitely one amazing build and so much fun to follow,the attention to detail is just astonishing!!!
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