BMW S1000RR Tyre Size
The BMW S1000RRruns a 120/70/17 front tyre and a 190/55/17 rear tyre. You can click those links to see all the different tyre options for this bike. As motorcycle tyre specialists, accredited by the major manufacturers, we can supply any tyre to you by mail order or you can have them fitted in our London motorcycle workshop.
The new S1000RR M Sport also features a 190/55-17 rear tyre but the M1000RR features the larger 200/55-17 rear tyre as standard.
These are common motorcycle tyre sizes and so you have plenty of choice, whether you want a tyre for Touring, Trackdays, Fast Road Riding or High Mileage.
BMW S1000RR History
The arrived of BMW’s S1000RR shocked the motorcycle world when it was launched in 2009. It was BMW’s first proper superbike and it not only held a candle to the established Japanese competition, it pretty much caught them napping and became the coveted superbike of 2009 and 2010.
With a 998cc four-cylinder engine producing over 170bhp, the S1000RR is an absolute weapon. Some of the early models were dynoed at over 180bhp! Although similar to the rivals in that it is a four-cylinder-engined motorcycle with DOHC, a stacked gearbox, two wheels a seat and some controls, it moved the game on. The Sport model came with ABS, traction control gear-shift assist and power modes.
BMW were cautious not to launch their new Superbike with heated grips, in case it risked the S1000RR’s race-track potential but the 2012 version did come with heated grips and it’s all the better for them!
The S1000RR hasn’t had much success in top-flight racing but that hasn’t affected it popularity with road riders and club racers alike. It is still one of the best-selling motorcycles out there and easily in the top-selling sportsbikes in the UK.
The S1000RR has had countless model revisions over the years and the latest version, introduced in 2019 now has variable valve timing, called Shift-Cam to further improve the bike’s top-end power.
2009 – launch model
2012 – Refined electronics and other small detail changes
2013 – A special HP4 version was introduced
2015 – First major update since the bike’s launch. Engine mods, lighter frame and optional lightweight wheels
2017 – Limited edition track-only HP4 Race version.
2019 – First all new BMW S1000RR, lighter and more powerful engine, shift-cam technology, 203bhp, lighter chassis now using the engine as a fully stressed member. Totally new bodywork with an all-new look. Fully TFT dash.
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BMW S1000RR Stock Tyres
The stock tyre for the original S1000RR was the Metzeler Racetec K3 which is a popular fast road and trackday tyre and still available.
BMW S1000RR Best Tyres
Fast Road
Metzeler M9RR, Michelin Power 6
Trackday
Bridgestone V02Â (not road legal)
Dunlop KR106 / KR108Â (not road legal
You can also check out our guide to the best motorcycle trackday tyres for more in-depth options.
BMW S1000RR Tyre Pressures
You can find your motorcycle manufacturer’s recommended tyre pressures in your owner’s handbook. You’ll also find a tyre pressure chart sticker on the swingarm.
If you have no idea what pressures to run, this is our general rule:
Scooter: F 30psi, R 30psi
Normal Motorcycle: F 36psi, R 42psi
Big Tourer: F 42psi, R 42psi
125cc Bike: F 33psi, R 36psi
You should always check your tyre pressures when the tyres are cold. Check out our range of motorcycle tyre pressure gauges here.
About Two Tyres
Our mission is to ensure we listen to every customer’s needs and ensure they’re riding on the right tyre. Out of the showroom, your motorbike is a compromise, designed to suit a huge range of riders and riding conditions. To get the best out of your bike in terms of handling, performance and safety, tyres make all the difference. In fact we think it’s the most cost-effective performance enhancement you can make!
We are based in London where we supply and fit motorcycle tyres and consumables in our workshop. We also mail order motorcycle tyres around the UK, across Europe and even to places as far-flung as the USA, Canada and Japan.
Need help choosing the best tyres?
Choosing tyres can be tricky. We’re here to help. We hold direct accounts with every motorcycle tyre manufacturer, so we’re well placed to give comprehensive and honest advice to help you choose the best tyres. If you can’t quite make your mind up, give us a call on 0207 205 2205 and we’ll help you narrow down your choices.
We are motorcycle and scooter tyre specialists, with over 25 years in the trade. Between us we fit 10 pairs of tyres a day in our workshop, so we have good real-world experience of what works and what doesn’t.
We ride to work, we ride for fun, we race and ride off-road. If it’s got two wheels, we’re into it.
Give us a call or drop into our London motorcycle workshop and we’ll do our best to help you.
Are your tyre pressures letting you down?
We couldn’t find a tyre pressure gauge that was well-built, easy to get on-and-off the valve without pressure loss and could stand up to day-to-day abuse in our workshop. So we found a manufacturer to build one to our exacting standards.
We’re confident this is the best motorcycle pressure gauge out there. That’s why it comes with a 3-year, no-nonsense, money back guarantee.
Whether you want a digital tyre pressure gauge or a good old-fashioned analogue pressure gauge, we’ve got a gauge for you. Now you can quickly and easily check your pressures, to keep your bike handling well and to ensure you stay safe.
Here at Two Tyres, we stock more than just tyres. Take a look at some of our essentials for any biker.
Motorcycle puncture repair kit – Our top-rated kit includes everything you need to carry out a roadside repair and get back up and running.
Motorcycle tyre pressure gauge – Our tyre pressure gauge has been rated in RiDE magazine and features a clever design to make it easy to get accurate readings.
Motorcycle first aid kit – a DIN-rated first aid kit that’s compact and also includes extras that are handy for any biker. A must-carry in some EU countries.
HyperCharge battery charger – The HyperCharge is a smart charger that can charge lead-acid and lithium batteries and it’ll charge bike and car batteries too.
Cordless tyre pump – Small enough to fit in your luggage, this tyre pump doubles as a powerbank, so you’ll never have a flat tyre or phone battery again!
All of these products have been well tested and are top-rated by our customers.
