BMW gives its S 1000 R naked bike more pep and makes shifting gears easier than ever in 2025. The new naked will feature a number of updates focused on optimizing power delivery, as well as a few new systems aimed at improving safety. There are also a few new creature comforts as well. The bike will be available in dealerships starting in the second quarter of 2025. Pricing information has yet to be released.
The last time we took an S 1000 R out for a spin, we found the platform to be extraordinarily rider-friendly, agile, well calibrated, and hard to beat in terms of overall appeal. The forthcoming changes promise to make a great package even better.
Engineers reworked the intake port geometry and revised the engine mapping to gain an extra 5 hp from the S 1000 RR–derived, inline-four engine. Power delivery numbers are now 170 hp at 11,000 rpm and 84 lb.-ft. of torque at 9,250 rpm (torque remains unchanged from last year’s edition). To make low-end performance even more exciting, BMW shortened the secondary gear ratio to help improve acceleration as well.
The quickshifter on the S 1000 R got some love too and will now be smoother on upshifts with the throttle in a closed position and downshifts with the throttle open.
As we saw on the M 1000 RR, the S 1000 R also gets the new M Quick-Action throttle, which reduces throttle rotation to 58 degrees from the previous 72-degree design.
Drag Torque Control will be standard on the S 1000 R, helping to reduce the amount of rear wheel slippage during heavy downshifts or in tricky riding conditions. The engine-brake functionality is recalibrated as well to function seamlessly with the new Drag Torque Control system. Riders will be able to select from four different engine-brake settings: Rain, Road, Dynamic, and Dynamic Pro.
Additionally, the bike will sport new dual-flow LED headlights and come with a new short license plate holder and underseat USB-C charging socket. An intelligent emergency call eCall system is now standard too, which automatically contacts a BMW call center in the event of an emergency.
“Even more than before, the revised S 1000 R lives up to its reputation as a Dynamic Roadster. 5 HP more power with added Euro 5+ homologation, even better sprint performance, a more aggressive design thanks to the dual-flow LED headlight, and an expanded standard equipment significantly enhance the Single-R once again,†said Maximilian Freund, project lead for the S 1000 R.
On top of the changes, the platform retains loads of appealing design elements, from the fully adjustable suspension front and rear, an easy-to-read 6.5-inch TFT display screen, ABS Pro, LED lighting, and well-calibrated ride modes. Of course, there will also be tons of add-ons and package options available from BMW too.
The S 1000 R will be available in three colors: Black Storm Metallic, Style Sport in Bluefire with a Mugiallo Yellow rear frame, and an M package in Light White with M Motorsport graphics and a black rear frame.
