On September 29, 2022, BMW Motorrad pulled the covers off the 2023 S 1000 RR. There are quite a few changes here, mainly geared toward enhancing the riding experience, so let’s dive right in.
The first and most obvious thing to notice is those winglets up front. With BMW, form is important—but it never comes before function, and that’s certainly the case here. Depending on your speed, these winglets can create a maximum 22 pounds of downforce on the front fairing, further aiding in wheelie mitigation under acceleration. That, in turn, means the traction control doesn’t have to work as hard—and riders should be able to maintain a more consistently quick pace on track.
