The fastest superbike in BMW history..M1000 RR Racing Version
Jul 25, 2025
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This is due to witness not only the talent representing the times, but also the ability to completely change the laws of physics.The sight of the 29-year-old Turkish player braking, overtaking and controlling gravity as he wanted surprised even his close rivals.
However, even Rajgatlioglu needs a competitive motorcycle to compete with the powerful Ducati V4 engine.Honda, Kawasaki, and even 2022 champion Yamaha recently lost ground to Italian teams. In the end, only BMWM1000RR remained the only opponent.
The victory of the Razgatlioglu rider in 2024 was due to his capabilities, but years of constant development by the BMW Motorad World SBK team have paid off.
Cycling World tested the version for BMW 2025 M1000 RR racing at the Cremona Racecourse in northern Italy. This came just 24 hours after the Razgatlioglu racer finished second in this year's World SBK, competing against Ducati's Nikolo Bullega.
What do we know about this bike. First of all, this bike is based on mass production M1000 RR.This year, a pair of large M 3.0 winglets, an extra six horsepower and, most importantly, more improved performance for the race team.
The race team can draw more than 235 horsepower from a 999cc series four cylinder.The U.S. specification M1000 R produces 205 horsepower.I also know that Rajgatlioglu racer is set up to make the most of the excellent breaking technology.
Riding a WSBK machine is daunting in many ways.Don't be deceived by the appearance of a road bike. It's fierce, complicated, capricious, and you're obsessed with the idea of riding in a certain way.The racing version dashboard was confusing because it was crudely displayed compared to the mass production type.
There were countless unlabeled buttons in the cockpit. There was no foot-operated back brake and no ABS or rider-assisted brake.The transmission is not only race-shifting but also has first gear down and there is no neutrality between first and second stages.You can't select gears until the wheels turn.
Pushing from the pit is necessary to escape the paddock. The revolution limiter screams the engine and the pure acraphobic exhaust fluctuates noisily.As I enter the track, numerous buttons only catch my eye.
I can't remember which button releases the restriction at the moment. Only the fastest BMW motorcycle of all time is left.I know you can't get close to the true performance level of M no matter how hard you push it, but you have to try anyway.
The first few corners feel completely unfamiliar.There is no sophistication or soft operation unique to road bikes.It's like sitting in it, not on it.As I said earlier, Irajgatliolu is famous for preferring low sheets for supernatural breaking.It's even like sitting on a subframe.
Leave corner 6 and turn the quick action throttle slightly.A short, straightforward corner is followed by corner seven. It turned to the right quickly, turning to the third or second gear.BMW machines push forward as the number of rotations increases rapidly in the middle rotation area. The acceleration feels more powerful because of the weight of the M1000 RR, which is only about 160 kg.
M1000 RR is so powerful that it's momentarily dazed.Surprisingly, with the giant winglets and surprisingly efficient electronics working, the front wheels are firmly secured to the track with no hint of wheelie.The shift from 3rd to 4th and 5th stages is smooth in an instant.
Breaking works strongly and gradually. Not as terrifyingly sharp as you'd expect from WSBK Champion's machine.Given Rajgatlioglu's ability to overpower the brakes, I expected the stopper to be very sharp.In reality, it responds gradually.
After one round, I started to fall in love with the world championship winning bike. It was still awkward, but after a few more laps, the lack of physical strength was clearly revealed.Razgatlioglu's M1000 RR is a really powerful weapon despite its unique ergonomic design.
The M1000RR was much easier to ride than expected.Of course, there is also a point where they kept a safe setting for me. Finally, we only looked at the potential of M1000RR in a superficial way.
There is also a regret that it would have been better to have more rap and time to understand electronic devices.Nevertheless, Tovrak Rajgatlioglu and his BMW M1000 RR test drive were a very glorious time.
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Editor Song Moon-chul mc.song@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
