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Top Gear pits BMW S1000RR vs Ariel Atom V8
The last time Top Gear pitted an Ariel Atom against a motorcycle they used a CBR600RR, Jeremy Clarkson had his face rearranged and the car won. This time, it’s a faster car versus a faster bike. The Ariel Atom V8 makes 500bhp and has a power-to-weight ratio “in excess of 900bhp per tonne." The BMW S1000RR racing it in tonight’s episode makes 193bhp and weighs 183kg, giving it a power-to-weig...
24 January 2011
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Controversial BMW S1000RR design explained in sketches
The thinking behind the 2010 BMW S1000RR's asymmetrical lights? A mix of BMW branding, a nod to endurance racing and a desire to provide maximum illumination. These sketches were created during the design process of the bike by BMW's designers. They help explain what, to many, is either an overly conservative or unnecessarily ugly first attempt at a superbike. >Front fairing and headlights: Beginn...
11 May 2009
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2010 BMW S1000RR: 182bhp, asymmetric headlights
These photos from this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix finally give us an idea what the 2010 BMW S1000RR's headlights look like. A new interpretation of BMW' s asymmetric theme, there's a round projector lamp on the right and a more traditional fox-eye on the left. Check out the taillight if you want to see something even better looking. It also looks like the production BMW S1000RR has finally gotte...
04 May 2009