BMW gives superbike riders the best of both worlds with its tech-heavy S 1000 RR superbike ($22,195 as tested). Designed for competition but outfitted with street-friendly accoutrement, this Berlin-built streetbike makes a good argument for a sportbike that can do it all<br /><br />--<br /><br />Taking your seat at the controls reveals a flat riding position with a thinly padded seat and high-mounted rider foot controls. The clip-on bars are nice and wide and don’t have an overly aggressive stance. The 427-pound BMW feels both slim and light between the rider’s legs. One knock: We wish the windscreen was taller when in a tucked riding position.<br /><br />Insert the mechanical ignition key and push the starter button and the engine fires to life with a healthy high-tech growl that’s signature in the literbike-and-above class. Ride-by-wire throttle response is smooth and accurate, plus it can be modified based on global vehicle mode setting (Road, Rain, Race)...<br /><br />Full story here: https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/story/reviews/2021-bmw-s-1000-rr-mc-commute/ <br /><br />Photography: Joseph Agustin<br /><br />Video/edit: @AdamWaheed <br /><br />Motorcycle riding gear worn:<br /><br />Helmet: Shoei RF-SR<br />Jacket: Rev’It Tornado 3<br />Gloves: Rev’It Sand 3<br />Pant: Rev’It Austin<br />Boots: TCX X-Cube Evo Air<br /><br />Motorcyclist Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/motorcyclist<br />Shop Products We Use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/motorcyclistmagazine <br /><br />See more from us: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/
