BMW Concept RR Revealed, Confirms Commitment to Future S 1000 RR

May 24, 2025 editor 2 min read

Well, it did not turn out to be the new generation of S 1000 RR yet, at least not in its production form, but BMW Motorrad had revealed the BMW Concept RR early this morning. The Concept RR was shown to an exclusive list of special guests at this year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este event on the banks of Lake Como, in Italy.

In doing so, BMW Motorrad have confirmed their commitment to future RR superbike models. The striking new concept is powered by the same 1000cc engine as Toprak Razgatlıoğlu’s World Superbike-winning S 1000 RR. It is not an 800cc engine as some may have speculated. In fact, it is the engine that produces more than 226 hp.

Unfortunately, it is not for sale at the moment, especially since that engine is not constrained by emissions standards. But we can be sure that BMW will surely draw upon the concept for the future RR.

One example are the headlights, which suggest that it will be also available as a road-legal machine, while the race-only model will also be available such as the Yamaha YZF-R1 and Suzuki GSX-R1000RR in Europe.

In terms of electronics, it retains the same electronic control systems as the World Superbike racing machine, which governs engine management, traction control, engine braking, race derived switchgear, with the standard full colour TFT dash display stripped out for a smaller, track-only dials, etc.

The frame features swingarm pivots and footpegs with adjustable positions, too.

The BMW Concept RR is wrapped in a stunning bodywork, made of carbon fibre. BMW say that they emphasise aerodynamics for high top speeds, and cornering speeds. However, the winglets are smaller than those on the current S 1000 RR and M 1000 RR, There are gold-trimmed eyelashes-like secondary fins to smooth out airflow beside the headlights.