2019 BMW S1000RR India launch tomorrow

- New 2019 BMW S1000RR gets complete design and mechanical overhaul

- Weighs 11 kgs lighter than its predecessor

- Gets LED headlamps, full-colour TFT display, new motor and much more

BMW Motorrad India is set to launch the all-new 2019 S1000RR in India tomorrow. The flagship motorcycle has undergone a proper overhaul with cosmetic and well as mechanical updates. The motorcycle made its debut during the 2018 EICMA event in Milan.

Starting with the design, the first thing to notice on the 2019 S1000RR is that BMW has done away with the quirky looking asymmetrical headlamp unit and replaced it with sleek LED projector units. The motorcycle gets a new aluminium twin-spar frame accompanied by a trellis subframe. The chassis gets a new fairing that is sleeker and more compact in dimensions. In terms of gadgetry, the upgrades include a full-colour TFT instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity, dynamic traction control, hill start assist, Shift Assist Pro and adjustable engine braking.

Next is the motor which is a newly developed 999cc inline-four engine that features BMW ShiftCam technology. In terms of power output, the new motor is capable of producing 204bhp and 113Nm which comes mated to a six-speed gearbox. Compared to the previous model, the new S1000RR weighs almost 11 kgs lighter now tipping the scale at 196 kg dry.

While the out-going model retails at Rs 18.05 lakhs ex-Delhi, expect the 2019 model to be launched with a considerable hike in its price tag. In terms of competition, the BMW S1000RR will continue its rivalry with other flagship motorcycles like the Yamaha YZF-R1, Ducati Panigale V4, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR, Aprilia RSV4 RR and the Suzuki-GSX-R1000 in India.