BMW M 1000 RS hyper-naked motorcycle, Digi Mart USA News: BMW Motorrad has unveiled the limited-production M 1000 RS hyper-naked motorcycle, which takes its 218 hp engine directly from the M 1000 RR superbike.
Production is strictly capped at 1,000 units for worldwide distribution. German retail pricing starts at €40,000 (approx.
AUD$66,700) including local VAT.
The model revives the heritage RS (Rennsport) designation, which BMW previously applied to significant engineering projects such as the 1935 RS 255 Kompressor and the later RS 54. Engineers used the current M 1000 R with the M Competition Package as a foundation, raising the seat height by 20 mm and installing the M rider footrest system from the RR superbike to shift rider weight over the front wheel.
BMW Motorrad CEO Markus Flasch said, “RS stands for Rennsport, and that is exactly what you feel in every detail. With 218 hp, maximum precision, and a character all its own, it is the world’s most powerful hyper naked bike.”
The motorcycle features matte carbon aerodynamic winglets, a brushed aluminium fuel tank and a full titanium exhaust system, giving it a DIN unladen weight of 196 kg. The 999cc liquid-cooled inline-four produces 218 hp (160 kW / 221 PS), with a power-to-weight ratio of 1.11 hp/kg.
BMW Motorrad said global deliveries will commence through official dealerships in March 2027. The brand has not yet confirmed the allocation volume or final drive-away pricing for Australian riders, and international pricing will vary with local import duties and luxury vehicle taxes.
