BMW Motorrad has announced updates to the BMW M 1000 RR, S 1000 RR, M 1000 R, and S 1000 R for 2025, including engine changes, additional standard electronics, and improved aerodynamics. All four models benefit from a few common upgrades, while each model gets its own tweaks for better performance on track or street.
Common to all four models is the addition of the M Quick-Action Throttle with a reduced rotation angle from 72 degrees to 58 degrees. BMW claims this reduced angle allows for relaxed throttle control without the rider needing to reposition their hand or wrist when dialing in full throttle. The M RR, S RR, and M R also get revised winglets for more downforce at high speeds.
Pricing for these models has not yet been announced.
2025 BMW M 1000 RR
The BMW M 1000 RR’s inline-Four is revised for 2025, although peak power and torque remain the same at 205 hp at 13,000 rpm and 83 lb-ft at 11,000, with max engine speed remaining at 15,100 rpm. Changes include newly designed full-shaft titanium valves, an increased compression ratio from 13.4:1 to 14.5:1, new oval-shaped intake and exhaust ports, an adapted airbox geometry, a modified combustion chamber shape, and the throttle bodies growing from 48 to 52mm. Like the other models in this announcement, the M 1000 RR now meets Euro 5+ emissions standards.
The bike’s carbon-fiber M winglets have been revised to produce more downforce, both with the bike upright and while leaning. BMW claims downforce load at 186 mph is increased 32%, from 50 lb to 66 lb. The differences are more subtle at lower speeds, with a difference of 4.2 lb at 93 mph. Additionally, the bike features a revised windscreen and a newly designed fairing now made of plastic.
The BMW M 1000 RR’s Flex Frame has also gotten some adjustments. BMW says “the stiffness in the steering head area has been improved” but doesn’t specify whether it’s more or less rigid. Additionally, the upper mounting point on the engine’s left side has been relocated to the engine housing from the cylinder head.
A new feature of the standard Dynamic Traction Control for 2025 is Slide Control, which uses the steering angle sensor with wheel-speed and sensor signals to determine the slip angle at the rear wheel. The DTC comes with two settings with different preset drift angles, and the steering angle sensor also enables the new Brake Slide Control function, which allows the rider to set a specific drift angle for braking drifts with a constant slide into corners.
The BMW M 1000 RR will be available in Light White or Black Storm (M Competition package).
2025 BMW S 1000 RR
The BMW S 1000 RR gets updates to aerodynamics and rider aids for 2025, as well as the addition of the new M Quick-Action Throttle discussed above. Like the M 1000 RR, the S RR’s winglets have been redesigned, and they now produce 51 lb of downforce at 186 mph compared to the previous 38 lb. The front fender has been redesigned to optimize airflow around the fork and brake calipers to reduce brake temperature.
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The previously optional Pro Riding Modes becomes a standard feature for 2025. Pro Riding Modes includes Race Pro 1, Race Pro 2, and Race Pro 3. Dynamic Traction Control still features Rain, Road, Dynamic, and Race settings, while Race Pro riding modes allow fine-tuning parameters for throttle response and drive torque. Also included in Race Pro modes are three levels of engine braking, five levels of ABS, the Slick setting for ABS Pro, Dynamic Brake Control, and Hill Start Control Pro.
The 2025 BMW S 1000 RR will be available in Black Storm Metallic, Bluestone Metallic, or Light White (M package).
2025 BMW M 1000 R
The 2025 BMW M 1000 R undergoes the least number of changes out of the four models in this announcement. Dynamic Traction Control has been revised, with mapping derived from the RR models. Also derived from the RR models is the new dual-flow LED headlight. New M winglets are also added.
The 2025 BMW M 1000 R will be available in Light White, White Aluminum Metallic Matte, or Black Storm Metallic (M Competition package).
2025 BMW S 1000 R
The S 1000 R’s most significant update for 2025 is a power increase of 5 hp to 170 hp. Based on the power unit of the S 1000 RR, the S 1000 R’s inline-Four features revised geometry of the intake ports and adjusted mapping to result in the power increase. Torque remains the same at 84 lb-ft at 9,250 rpm. Additionally, the bike gets a shorter final-drive ratio of 17/46 teeth.
The shift assistant in the S 1000 R has been revised so that smooth upshifting can be made with a closed throttle and smooth downshifting possible with an open throttle. The bike’s Dynamic Traction Control gets the same revisions as on the M 1000 R, and it receives a new dual-flow LED headlight derived from the RR models.
The S 1000 R now comes standard with Drag Torque Control to prevent the rear wheel from slipping due to abrupt throttle closure or clumsy downshifting, and the standard Engine Brake function adjusts engine braking torque. Both functions work in conjunction with four settings: Rain, Road, Dynamic, and Dynamic Pro, with the latter offering the possibility to minimize engine brake and Drag Torque Control.
Also new on the S 1000 R is a short license plate holder and a USB-C charging socket located under the seat, as well as Intelligent Emergency Call, which automatically contacts the BMW call center in the event of an emergency.
The 2025 BMW S 1000 R will be available in Black Storm Metallic, Bluefire with Mugiallo Yellow rear frame, or Light White (M package).
For more information, visit the BMW Motorrad website.
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