BMW Motorrad has announced an array of updates across its litre-class hyper naked and fully faired sportsbike family, which includes the S 1000 R, M 1000 R, S 1000 RR and M 1000 RR.
Each of the four models have taken on visual changes, as well as expanded standard equipment features as they move over to Euro5+ homologation status.
S 1000 R
The BMW S 1000 R, the brand’s ‘entry-level’ hyper naked gains a boost to performance with its 999cc inline four-cylinder engine now generating 125kW (170hp), up 3.7kW compared to the outgoing model, while a shorter final drive should improve low-end acceleration.
Tech upgrades include an optimised quickshifter, said to smoothen gear changes, while the ‘Single R’ also adopts a short-throw throttle, enhanced traction control and engine drag torque control, a shorter license plate holder and a new USB-C charging socket.
For 2025, the S 1000 R will be available in three variants, with the base version finished in Blackstorm metallic, the middling Sport in Bluefire/Mugiallo Yellow, and range-topping M package in Lightwhite uni/M Motorsport colours.
M 1000 R
Stepping up to the M 1000 R in BMW’s hyper naked range brings a number of updates borrowed from its superbike sibling, including a newly designed front-end with a dual-flow LED headlight signature and revised traction control.
The new bike will be available in Lightwhite uni/M Motorsport colours as well as White Aluminium metallic matt. The 2025 model will also be offered with a range of new accessories and equipment options.
S 1000 RR
BMW’s mainstay superbike, known colloquially as the ‘Double-R’ takes on upgrades to improve its track performance, most notably new winglets to increase downforce, a new front wheel cover with integrated brake ducts to aid brake cooling and new fairing side panels to complete the revised design.
Also new are advancements to the comprehensive rider aid suite, with additional Race Pro rider modes, new Engine Brake and Hill Start Control Pro functions, five-level adjustable ABS and the ‘slick’ ABS setting for race tyres. Dynamic Brake Control (which prevents rear wheel slip) is now a standard feature.
M 1000 RR
The most high-performance in the four-bike line-up takes on significant upgrades for 2025, with its inline four-cylinder engine now generating 160kW (218hp), up 4kW compared to the outgoing model.
A newly designed front fairing sees revised winglets which are said to ‘drastically’ increase downforce, while the frame now includes an engine mount on the left side. The bike also takes on BMW’s latest rider assistance suite with improved Slide Control (to manage drift on corner entry and exit), as well as improved BMW Race ABS Pro functionality.
The 2025 ‘M RR’ sees the deletion of M Aero Wheel covers previously seen on this model.
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