BMW Unveils New M1000 RR for 2025 WorldSBK Season
An upgraded engine is part of the new BMW M1000 RR which will see Toprak Razgatlioglu attempt to retain his title
BMW has unleashed its 2025 M1000 RR for the 2025 WorldSBK season, with an updated engine being one of the key highlights.
An upgrade to the bike means it will have even more power, not that that was an issue in 2024 as Toprak Razgatlioglu had more than enough grunt from his inline four-cylinder which produces 218bhp - up 6bhp more than the previous model and churns out 83.8Ib ft of torque.
New winglets form part of a revised aerodynamics package which will see both the M1000 RR and S1000 RR receive the new-and-improved kit, while ‘Pro’ riding modes are now available as standard on the 2025 S1000RR, bringing it closer to the M1000 RR.
In 2024 Razgatlioglu joined BMW after four very successful seasons with Yamaha, with the high point being his title win in 2022.
But with the R1 lacking the speed he needed to fight Ducati, Razgatlioglu joined the German brand and immediately made his presence known. The Turkish star broke the record for most wins in succession and had it not been for a six-race absence due to injury he likely would have won the title with two rounds to go.
Instead, Razgatlioglu took the crown in just his first season with BMW at the season-finale at Jerez, beating Ducati rookie Nicolo Bulega to the championship.
The updated aerodynamic package means the inclusion of revised carbon fibre wings which will allow the M1000 RR to generate more downforce, in theory. The aerodynamic load has gone up by a claimed 7.4kg, taking it to 30kg overall.
Its short-stroke throttle, Akrapovic exhaust and frame have all received an update for 2025. Razgatlioglu will spearhead BMW’s title defence alongside Michael Van Der Mark, who remains with BMW for a fifth season. The bike’s top speed is not expected to change despite the revisions to the model.
A 45mm upside-down telescopic fork forms the front suspension. It offers spring preload, rebound and compression which are all adjustable. The rear suspension features a full floater pro aluminium swing arm, while compression, rebound damping and spring preload are all adjustable.
The homologation special M1000 RR will cost £32,850 and will land in dealerships in April.
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