BMW Superbike Breaks Cover at theNEC
Motorcycle and Scooter Show
5th November 2008
 BMW
will be unveiling their 2009 World Superbike debut
entrant to massive expectation at The Carole Nash
International Motorcycle and Scooter Show. The BMW
S 1000 RR signifies the German marque’s desire
to take on the Japanese and Italian factories in this
white hot racing arena.
World Superbike stars Troy Corser and Ruben Xaus
will head up this exciting new project and development
is expected to influence future machines, including
a road going version of the S 1000 RR, planned to
go on sale in early 2010.
Heavily updated BMW bikes for the Show include a
range of more powerful, bigger engined, K series machines
which now feature a capacity of 1,293 cc. The BMW
K 1300 S, K 1300 R and K 1300 GT have all received
these significant changes with the 2009 K 1300 S,
the most powerful street legal BMW, now offering 175
hp and an impressive torque figure of 103 ft-lb at
8250 rpm.
The all-new F 800 R naked roadster, launched this
week at EICMA Milan Show, will also star in Birmingham.
Offering styling similar to Chris Pfeiffer’s
famous stunt bike and 87 hp from its vertical twin
engine, this is an exciting newcomer to BMW’s
mid range bikes with a price expected to be sub £6000.
BMW has also developed an exciting new initiative
for the activity packed Show. The Show, held from
28th November to 7th December at the Birmingham NEC,
will now include a special BMW Low Seat Demo Zone
– offering bikes for the shorter or novice rider
to try.
BMW will bring a fleet of six Low Seat bikes to the
Show to allow visitors to ride them and get an experience
of their low speed manoeuvrability. BMW is the first
motorcycle manufacturer to launch a range of models
that can be ordered from the factory with lowered
suspension, to provide customers with low seat height
options. Visitors will be given riding tuition by
experienced instructors from BMW Rider Training.
Feedback from female, novice and shorter riders confirmed
that controlling a machine can be difficult at slow
speeds, especially when riding motorcycles with a
higher seat height. These riders feel more secure
when they are able to place their feet firmly on the
ground, especially under stop-start conditions.
Anyone wishing to take part will need to have a full
motorcycle licence (restricted to under 25Kw acceptable)
and be wearing a suitable protective helmet, jacket
and gloves (a small selection will also be made available
on loan) Models available include F800 S Sports and
ST Sports Tourer, F650 GS Enduro and R1200 R Roadster/GS
Enduro/R1200 RT Tourer.
Tony Jakeman, Marketing Manager BMW Motorrad said,
“The Superbike project really shows that BMW
is ready for the most difficult sector of all and
we’re all really excited to hear customer feedback
at the show. With regard to our low seat bikes, we
know that there are plenty of riders who love bigger
bike styling and this should make biking more accessible
to all.”
Finlay McAllan, Managing Director of MCI Exhibitions
added, “The BMW Superbike has to be one of the
most talked about machines of the year so we’re
really excited to have it unveiled at The Show. To
have a brand new, manufacturer supported feature gives
visitors yet another reason to visit!”
Tickets can be ordered by phoning 0844 5812345 and
online at www.motorcycleshow.co.uk
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