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2015 BMW S1000RR
Project chief, Rudolf Schneider, and his team revised all the components to not only improve performance but also make it more accessible to less experienced riders. Not a single square inch was left to guesswork, and the 2015 BMW S1000RR is now a quick and fast superbike in the hands of anyone. Consider:

• Sleeker styling;
• Lighter, stiffer frame (for superior handling);
• Revised geometry (for more agility in corners and more stability under acceleration);
• Improved Dynamic Damping Control (DDC) -- optional;
• Lighter battery;
• Increased power and torque, with a more linear delivery;
• Ride-by-wire throttle;
• Revised exhaust system;
• New, fully programmable User mode;
• 15-level Dynamic Traction Control (DTC);
• Upgraded wheelie control;
• New location for gyroscopic sensor;
• Improved Race ABS adapts to weight transfers and disables rear-wheel ABS in both Slick and User modes;
• Riders can shift from Slick to User on the fly to compare adjustments;
• Launch control and pit-lane limiter;
• Shifter HP Pro allowing clutch-less shifts;
• Gear selector is easy to flip for standard or GP-style fitment;
• New sensor box;
• Advanced data acquisition system -- optional;
• New instrument panel displaying intake air temperature, deceleration, lean angle, and DTC-induced torque reduction;
• Cruise control and heated grips.

At -6 or -7 DTC will only intervene if you make a mistake. It does not work for you but rather with you to ensure sharper, safer corner exits.

The HP4 world just opened up to a larger number of enthusiasts. More powerful and more agile, yet easier to exploit and safer than ever, the new 2015 BMW S1000RR is as close to perfect as a superbike can be.

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