More power and tech for BMW’s supersport and supernaked 999cc fours
It seems mad to talk about more power on a 999cc road bike making 212bhp, but that’s the headline on the story for BMW’s 2025 superbike and supernaked line-up. Fresh from finally winning the WSBK title for the Munich firm under Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, BMW’s M1000 RR gets a headline power increase of 6bhp, now making 218bhp peak power at 14,500rpm, which is frankly stunning for a normally-aspirated 999cc engine you can buy for the street with full Euro5+ compliance – and for just under £33,000…
There’s also more power for the BMW S1000 R supernaked, which gets 5bhp more peak power to a total of 170bhp, but the S1000 RR superbike and M1000 R hypernaked machines stick with their 2024 power outputs – a measly 210bhp for them both…
The M1000 RR has had a thorough update to the engine to squeeze out those extra stable of ponies: the compression is up to a near-diesel 14.5:1 from 13.4:1, there are completely redesigned titanium valves, oval-shaped intake and exhaust ports and modified combustion chamber geometry, plus new pistons, bigger 52mm throttle bodies (up from 48mm) and detail changes to the exhaust system, ports and valve seat shape. Meanwhile, the S1000 R gets to its almost-sensible 170bhp peak output thanks to altered intake port shape and adjusted engine mapping.
But there’s more to the 2025 updates than even higher power on the M-RR and S-R. The M1000 RR has a new frame, refreshed aerodynamics, a 58° quick-action throttle and an even more advanced rider aids package.
The ‘Flex Frame’ has a repositioned engine mount on the left hand side, and optimised stiffness in the steering head, while the new M Winglets 3.0 aero design uses new carbon fibre wings giving even more downforce – 30kg at 300kph – while leaving the top speed unchanged at 314kph (195mph). The rider aids are now more comprehensive than ever, with a steering angle sensor to assist the slide control, and a new Slick setting on the ABS, alongside the latest versions of the firm’s wheelie, traction, launch, drift and engine brake controls.
There’s less change for the S1000 RR, but it also gets a new aerodynamic package with updated winglets, new brake cooling ducts and more downforce; up 6kg to 23.1kg at 300kph. You also get the new quick-action 58° throttle tube, tweaked bodywork design, and upgrades to the rider aid package, giving owners the ‘PRO’ modes now as standard.
For the supernaked machines, there’s the power boost for the S1000 R already mentioned, plus a new ‘dual flow’ headlight and bodywork design, short-stroke throttle tube, and more rider aids: engine brake control is standard and there are new accessories. The M1000 R also has a bodywork redesign, fine-tuning to the traction control, and the new quick-action throttle.
BMW makes pricing a little bit complicated with all the various options and accessories, but here’s a rough guide to some of the UK model variants that will be listed, and when you can buy them:
Available January 2025
S1000 RR, £17,990
S1000 RR Sport (includes Dynamic Package – Dynamic Damping DDC, Heated Grips, Cruise Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring), £19,310
Available March 2025
M1000 R, £19,990
S1000 R, £13,760
S1000 R Sport (includes dynamic package – Riding Mode Pro, Gearshift Assist Pro, Dynamic Damping Control, engine spoiler & Comfort Package – keyless ride, cruise control, heated grips, tyre pressure control), £15,765
Available April 2025
M1000 RR, £32,850
BMW M/S1000 model range update highlights
BMW M 1000 RR
- 218 hp (+6 hp)
- Compliance with Euro 5+ emission standards
- Engine overhaul: Cylinder head with new port design, new combustion chamber shape, full-shaft titanium valves with new tulip and seat geometry on intake and exhaust sides, and new engine mount
- Titanium exhaust system with modified cylinder head flanges, oval header inlets, and modified pre-silencer
- M short-stroke throttle (58-degree rotation angle)
- Frame with new engine mount on the left and modified flex in the steering head area
- Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) with new Slide Control function via steering angle sensor for acceleration drifts
- ABS Pro with new Brake Slide Assist function via steering angle sensor for braking drifts and ABS Pro setting “Slick”
- New M Winglets 3.0 made of CFK
- New fairing design
- Fairing, front wheel cover, and engine spoiler now made of plastic
- Removal of M Aero Wheel Covers
BMW S 1000 RR
- New winglets
- Compliance with Euro 5+ emission standards
- Pro riding modes as standard
- M short-stroke throttle (58-degree rotation angle)
- Side fairings in new design
- New front wheel cover with brake ducts
BMW M1000 R
- Dual-flow LED headlight
- Compliance with Euro 5+ emission standards
- M short-stroke throttle (58-degree rotation angle)
- Winglets in black textured paint
- Clutch/generator covers in black
- Rear frame and swingarm in Platinum Grey
BMW S1000 R
- Dual-flow LED headlight
- Compliance with Euro 5+ emission standards
- 170 hp (+5 hp)
- M short-stroke throttle (58-degree rotation angle)
- Engine drag torque control (MSR)
- Optimized Shift Assistant
- Shorter final drive ratio
- USB-C charging socket under the seat
- Short license plate holder
- Intelligent emergency call E-Call