Summary
BMW Motorrad has announced the 218 hp M 1000 RS, a 196 kg motorcycle limited to 1,000 units worldwide. Dealer availability is scheduled to begin in March 2027, with a German retail price of €40,000 including VAT.
BMW Motorrad announced the M 1000 RS on 3 November 2026, describing it as the world’s most powerful hyper-naked motorcycle. The bike combines a 218 hp engine from the BMW M 1000 RR with a DIN empty weight of 196 kg, road-ready and fully fuelled. Production is limited to 1,000 units worldwide, and BMW says it will reach dealers from March 2027.
Superbike power in a less-faired format
The M 1000 RS uses a 999 cc water-cooled inline four-cylinder engine. BMW lists its output as 160 kW (218 hp) at 14,500 rpm and maximum torque as 113 Nm at 11,000 rpm. The engine has BMW ShiftCam variable intake-camshaft control and a six-speed gearbox. BMW lists acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h at 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 283 km/h.
A hyper-naked motorcycle pairs high performance with a less-faired body and a more exposed riding experience than a fully faired superbike. BMW says the RS carries over the M 1000 RR’s engine while retaining the direct riding position associated with the category. Its technical basis is the BMW M 1000 R with the M Competition Package, but the RS uses M rider footrests from the M 1000 RR and a seat raised by 20 mm. BMW says this creates a more front-wheel-oriented posture than on the M 1000 R; the listed seat height is 850 mm.
The chassis includes electronically controlled Dynamic Damping Control (DDC) at the front fork and rear shock, with adjustable spring preload and damping. Standard equipment includes carbon wheels, a titanium exhaust, BMW Motorrad ABS Pro and BMW Motorrad Dynamic Traction Control. Matt-carbon winglets are described by BMW as both a styling feature and an aerodynamic component.
Limited production and German price
BMW says the motorcycle will be available through its dealers from March 2027. The announced retail price in Germany is €40,000, including 19 per cent VAT. That price is specific to the German market.
The 1,000-unit limit and the use of components such as the titanium exhaust and carbon wheels position the M 1000 RS as a low-volume, high-performance model. BMW’s “world’s most powerful” designation is the company’s claim for the hyper-naked segment; the stated output, weight and performance figures are manufacturer specifications.