SPECS:
Type Liquid-cooled 4-inline (four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts, wet sump lubrication)
Bore x stroke 80 mm x 49.7 mm
Capacity 999 cc
Rated output 199 hp (146 kW) @ 13,500 rpm
Max. torque 83 lb-ft (113 Nm) @ 10,500 rpm
Compression ratio 13.0 : 1
Mixture control / engine management Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system and knock sensor
Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converters
Maximum speed Over 125 mph
Fuel consumption 41 mpg
Fuel type Premium Unleaded
Clutch Multi-plate wet slipper clutch, mechanically operated
Gearbox Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox with straight cut gears
First off, I love this bike. Amazing all around bike. Power is great and comes on much sooner than expected (almost like it has a crossplane crankshaft). Brakes are awesome and you don't have to even think about aftermarket lines and pads. Fit and finish is, well.. German.
Even on a supersport I love the heated grips. Haven't used cruise control on a bike yet, however I'm sure I will so I can text and ride down the highway and post updates on my social media. Quick shifter on this bike is amazing. Wheelies are effortless and able to go from 1st through 4th on one wheel without the bike going all over the place. The throttle and gearbox are smooth as butter in my opinion.
Here are my small complaints. Handling on this bike is great and very confidence inspiring. Almost too much where one feels like going superman on all the turns, that beeing said the bike feels heavy to flicker, takes some getting used to. DTC acts accordingly but in general not a smooth intermission. It's almost like the bike cuts off or you have to lift for a quick second. The Cluster of this motorcycle is noce but all th info is clogged up and sometimes could be difficult to read.
Germans are famous for flawless execution of mechanincs and assembly, this beast is within spec, but nothing is perfect, the driving position is extremelly agressive, I did got a false neutral on my test drive and the tires I dont believe they were the best choice from BMW but all of these are small details.
This motorcycle is well worth the 20+K however consider the chance of buying an older model or even fix one for a cheaper price ;) after all there aren't that much differences between the first gen and the 2016 model. Also BMW maintains the package trend so you can customize your bike all the way. 200 HP of Beemer madness.
General Conclusion after the test drive:
I had a speed date with this bike, meaning 45 for my own. To be honest it was scary at first, too much power, different position different tires, throttle by wire, all nice things that take some time to getting used too.
After going around the Zaandam area for a bit I got used to the bike, turning, acceleration, Modes, Suspension etc.. I even lane splitted the beast.
She could be considered an all around as this bike gives you a level of confidence that surpasses the aggressive position, the (all the time) superman wheelies and the fueling on this bike is well done, so even in 3rd gear on low rpm its very smooth! Loved it! Just a shame I don't have 22k at the moment to buy one ;) although a second hand older model could be interesting!
KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN FOR MY VLOG COMING SOON (most likely friday)...
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