After rewriting the superbike rule book with its award-winning S1000RR, BMW decided to celebrate in the best way possible: by releasing a naked version for the street. Dubbed the “S1000R,” the model took everything that riders loved about the Bavarian liter bike, ditched the fairings, and added a set of straight bars to make it more comfortable for the road.
But here’s the thing: the changes involved more than looks alone; BMW also thoroughly reworked the engine — switching up the cylinder head, redesigning the ports, and modifying the cam profiles, as well as fitting it with different mapping, ignition coils and camshaft sensors — to optimize the bike for daily use. In practice, this meant that the S1000R’s inline-four was slightly tamer than its race-replica sibling, good for 160hp and 83lb-ft of torque. Additionally, BMW tuned the bike for an earlier power delivery, giving it more low-to-midrange grunt.
Per Motorcycle News: “It still has the muscle to wheelie off the throttle in third gear and will go faster than your neck muscles will stand for any length of time. But for normal riding the motor is nice and grunty, the throttle is smooth and its electronics, both before and after its update work well, aren’t overly intrusive and can be easily adjusted on the move via the switchgear buttons.”
Manufactured in January of 2017, this example is VIN: WB10D6204HZ761834. The seller is the original owner, he purchased it new in March 2017 from BMW Motorcycles of Countryside in Countryside, Illinois (no longer in business).
The odometer shows 3,983 miles.
“Original owner. Got this bike brand new in Chicago. Only got to ride it a few years and got an injury that prevents me. Trying to start a company. Finally time to sell it. Garage kept its entire life. Every single factory upgrade you can get. Otherwise, completely stock performance-wise. Tail tidy and an all-weather USB port properly wired to circuit so there is no drain when the key is off. Added some protectors and swapped out the mirrors as well, but it will come with all the original stuff. Compared to my Buell, this bike is smooth as butter and far too easy to turn hooligan on if you are not paying attention. I kept on maintenance from the dealership perfectly when I was riding, but she’s sat for 4+ years. Just put fresh oil in and starts right up. Been down once in a 10-15 mph slide on gravel through a turn. Scratched the engine protector and the plastic exhaust cover, which you can see in pics.”
Maintenance:
“– 600 mile initial service
– 2018 annual service
I have docs for both. It might need a recall for a very slow oil leak.”
Modifications:
Factory Upgrades:
– Full Dynamic Pro mode
– ABS Pro (Cornering ABS)
– Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
– Shift Assistant Pro (clutch-less up and downshifts)
– Hill Start Control (HSC)
– Launch Control
– Pit Lane Limiter
– Heated Grips
– LED Indicators
– DDC electric suspension
– Cruise Control
– Factory Akrapovic slip-on exhaust
– HP forged wheels for weight reduction
Aftermarket Upgrades:
– Engine sliders
– Tail Tidy
– All-weather USB charger
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on the original Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S20 tires with date codes of 2316 and 2716.
The sale includes two keys an dseveral original parts.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Surface scratches on right fairing, engine slider, plastic on exhaust.”
Currently located in Whitwell, Tennessee, this BMW is offered on a clean South Carolina title.
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