BMW gives superbike riders the best of both worlds with its tech-heavy S 1000 RR superbike ($22,195 as tested). Designed for competition but outfitted with street-friendly accoutrement, this Berlin-built streetbike makes a good argument for a sportbike that can do it all

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Taking your seat at the controls reveals a flat riding position with a thinly padded seat and high-mounted rider foot controls. The clip-on bars are nice and wide and don’t have an overly aggressive stance. The 427-pound BMW feels both slim and light between the rider’s legs. One knock: We wish the windscreen was taller when in a tucked riding position.

Insert the mechanical ignition key and push the starter button and the engine fires to life with a healthy high-tech growl that’s signature in the literbike-and-above class. Ride-by-wire throttle response is smooth and accurate, plus it can be modified based on global vehicle mode setting (Road, Rain, Race)...

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Photography: Joseph Agustin

Video/edit: @AdamWaheed

Motorcycle riding gear worn:

Helmet: Shoei RF-SR
Jacket: Rev’It Tornado 3
Gloves: Rev’It Sand 3
Pant: Rev’It Austin
Boots: TCX X-Cube Evo Air

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