Italian exhaust specialist GPR unveiled a new ' DUNE ' slip-on at EICMA . Dedicated to meet the needs of the growth trend in sales of trail motorbikes , it is available in a homologated version and , as a result of its two years of major investment in

' Dune ' slip-on

By Ben Purvis

In line with its 2020 pandemic era announcement , BMW corporate has shunned major motorcycle shows in 2022 , but that doesn ' t mean the firm hasn ' t got plenty of new and updated models for next year . In fact , there ' s something of a bumper crop , even if it consists of upgrades rather than cleansheet designs . The S1000RR superbike is at the top of the list , with wings on the fairing to keep up with the latest trends and add 10 kg of downforce at high speed . Power is also up - an additional 2 kW that takes the 2023 model to 154 kW ( 206.5 hp / 210 PS ) from the previous 152 kW ( 204 hp / 207 PS ) thanks to changes inherited from the M1000RR ' s engine , an extra tooth on the rear sprocket takes advantage of the 2023 bike ' s higher peak revs ( max power comes at a screaming 13,750 rpm ) to reduce the final drive ratio and improve acceleration without any loss of top speed . Chassis tweaks include a slightly less aggressive head angle ( 23.6 degrees instead of 23.1 ) and a 16 mm longer wheelbase , and the rear bodywork has been revised to match the newlook front end . Weight is unchanged at 197 kg wet . With the S1000RR closing the gap to the range-topping M1000RR , BMW

environmental improvements in production and materials usage , it comes complete with GPR environmental sustainability certification . However , as reported in IDN before the show , the big news for GPR at EICMA this year was the unveiling of the first product series offerings from its allnew spin-off company GPR Tech , a new catalogue of accessories not related to exhausts . Leveraging its ISO 9001 certified manufacturing heritage and precision machining skills , GPR Tech presents a

has also updated the homologationspecial model for 2023 - but instead of adding power , the focus is on radical aerodynamics to help make it a WSB contender . There ' s no change to peak power , 156 kW ( 209 hp / 212 PS ), or the 192 kg wet weight , but the 2023 M1000RR has less drag and more downforce than its predecessor thanks to a fairing that targets aerodynamic efficiency over cosmetic appeal . New wings increase peak downforce from 16.3 kg to 22.6 kg at 300 km / h but drag is reduced to increase top speed from 306 km / h ( 190 mph ) to 314 km / h ( 195 mph ). All numbers that are meaningless for road riders , but potentially decisive on the track . A bubble-like nose , made of carbon fibre , new side panels and a redesigned tail all contribute to the

S1000RR

new range of motorcycle parts and accessories that , initially , focuses on Trail and Naked models with products such as sump guards , radiator guards , roll bars , rear luggage racks , top box carriers and rear brake master cylinder and oil filler protection guards . The new range includes items for BMW , KTM , Royal Enfield , Honda and Benelli models and all the bestselling models from the market ' s leading trail bike manufacturers - the first production will be available at the beginning of spring .

M1000RR

efficiency , and on the higher-spec M1000RR M Competition version there are also aerodynamic front wheel shrouds . BMW ' s ' M ' range also grows for 2023 with the debut of the new M1000R - a bike that combines elements of the S1000R streetfighter with parts from the S1000RR superbike to become the most powerful unfaired production machine on the market . While the S1000R has always been based on the S1000RR , it lacks the variable valve timing system and outright power of the faired model . That ' s corrected on the M1000R , which gets the full-fat superbike motor with 154 kW - a huge increase on the 121 kW of the S1000R and enough to beat rivals including the MV Agusta Brutale 1000RR and Ducati

A first look at the GPR Tech range of products .

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Streetfighter V4 . Visually , the M1000R gains winglets that add 11 kg of downforce at 220 km / h , while the ' M Competition ' pack adds a small wind deflector on the nose . New suspension includes 45 mm USD forks and electronic damping control , while the brakes are also upgraded to cope with the additional performance , with the ' M ' calipers from the M1000RR superbike . At the more ' real world ' end of BMW ' s range , the R1250R and R1250RS are both given minor refreshes for 2023 . The naked R1250R gains a new LED headlight design that freshens the front end ' s appearance and adds the option of cornering lights , and while the R1250RS looks essentially the same as the previous model , both machines gain a new ' ECO ' riding mode and dash display .

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