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with the light white solid paint / M Sport colour scheme in the basic colours light blue , dark blue and red . Further features of the M-RR are the engine covers in granite grey and the fuel filler cap painted black . BMW says that the aerodynamics were a decisive point in the technical specifications for development work of the M-RR . In addition to a maximum speed that is as high as possible and absolutely necessary for winning races , there was another objective in the technical specifications of the M-RR : to establish the best possible contact of the wheels with the road – especially when accelerating . The chassis of the new M-RR is based on the RR with the bridge frame made of aluminium at its centrepiece . It has an optimised upside-down fork as well as a revised central spring strut with blue spring and Full Floater Pro kinematics . BMW ’ s primary objective of the chassis design was to achieve the best possible lap times on the race track . The chassis of the M-RR is therefore uncompromisingly designed for the race track but also manages to allow for use on back country roads as unlike other special BMW superbike , the M1000RR is fully road legal . Breaking away from tradition , the M1000RR is the first BMW motorcycle with an ‘ M ’ brake
package – just like the M vehicles of BMW M GmbH . It was developed directly from the experience with the racing brakes of BMW Motorrad company racing machines in the Superbike World Championship and provides maximum fading stability and controllability . Externally , the M brake calipers have a blue anodised coating in combination with the M logo . With the M carbon wheels , the new M-RR has more high-tech components for maximum performance on the race track and road . As is to be expected , the instrument cluster takes the form of a 6.5-inch TFT display and an added OBD interface that can be used with a special M Competition Package activation code for BMW ’ s M GPS data logger and M GPS laptrigger . For those who are still not satisfied with the new M-RR in standard trim , the M competition package provides a fascinating mixture of classy components for the racing technology gourmet and the aesthete at the same time . The M competition package also includes a milled parts package , a carbon package as well as a silver 220g lighter swinging arm , the frictionoptimised , maintenance-free and DLC-coated M Endurance chain and the passenger package including tail-hump cover .
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