Superbikes are known for involving state of the art, new and high-tech features. Often every design element of the bikes is designed after hours worth of research and development. Similar has been the case at BMW’s. The brand has been meticulously working to improve the design of the S1000 RR with better aerodynamics without the addition of wings as seen on other bikes such as the Ducati Panigale V4.
BMW New Patent Leaks
The engineers at BMW have crafted an array of newer airflow innovations which have revealed the possible design changes the new BMW S1000 RR would receive. As per the news reports, in only last few months BMW has filed several new patents regarding moveable Winglets, Passive Internal Ducting as well as adaptive flaps for better downforce while hard cornering and acceleration.
BMW is ready to take the design elements to a whole new level with adaptive flaps that would cover the radiators when the bike needs lesser cooling.
BMW To Make Winglets Redundant
While the Aerodynamic Winglets have been able to increase the downforce aggressively. They do protrude and make the bikes storage a hassle. Hence BMW has been hard at work in producing new Aerodynamic features that would allow the bike to have similar downforce without any new and additional bolt on parts.
The Changes In The New Design
As per the new patent that BMW has applied for – they have been working for a system that detaches the air pressure from the body of the bike just ahead of the handlebars. BMW engineers have added additional separation edges – this would help the bike to be able to scoop more high pressure air through the intake duct without any protruding winglets. The BMW patent further explains that the flap would act more like a Gurney flap providing the vehicle with better downforce.
In conclusion BMW could be on the cusp of inventing a completely new aerodynamic fascia that would make the addition of winglets completely redundant. The patent further also explains how the same ideas could be carried to the other parts of the bike as well.
BMW S1000 RR Specs And Performance
The BMW S 1000 RR is a superbike powered by a 4 cylinder engine with BMW shift cam. The bike has a max power output of around 210hp and a peak torque figure of around 1130nm @ 11,000 rpm. The bike can go to a max speed of around 303km/h. The new generation of the bike could be manufactured with the patent changes and such additions can also be seen on other bikes as well.
