Stunning S 1000 RR leads the way as BMW Motorrad win three prestigious…
Stunning S 1000 RR leads the way as BMW win three prestigious MCN Awards
. The class-leading S 1000 RR – BMW Motorrad’s ever supersports machine – has two highly prestigious MCN Awards: of the Year’ and ‘Sportsbike over BMW’s R 1200 RT, the best-selling motorcycle in the UK, won the ‘Tourer o
The class-leading S RR BMW Motorrad’s first ever machine has taken two highly MCN Awards: ‘Machine of the Year’ and over 751cc’. BMW’s R RT, the best-selling touring motorcycle in the UK, won the of the Year’ award.
Judged and presented by Motorcycle the UK’s biggest-selling motorcycle the annual MCN Awards recognise the best bikes in each the cream of motorcycle products, edge technical innovations and success.
The BMW S 1000 RR blew the away and secured the most award category of all: ‘Machine of the Year’. The S 1000 RR was praised by MCN with Marc editor of MCN, commenting: The BMW was and shoulders above the rest. We are that the S 1000 RR will be the long list of iconic from MCN’s 55-year
BMW’s first ever machine also took the Bike over 751cc’ MCN said: “The most the most feared and most superbike ever allowed the hands of the public. The S 1000 RR is staggering in every single
The judges also praised the racing successes. In its first the S 1000 RR has taken the Mirror.co.uk crown, the Metzeler National 1000 Championship and the FIM European Cup.
Marc Potter, MCN’s and head of the judging panel, of the S 1000 RR: “That you can get such an and race-winning package, including control and anti-wheelie, on a road defies belief. The fact it works so well as a complete and that BMW has literally left other sports bike at its first attempt is phenomenal.”
The Boxer-twin powered R 1200 RT also took the awards by being named MCN’s of the Year’. The RT is the UK’s best-selling motorcycle. The judges commented. in the MCN office which bike chose if sent to the south of and it would be the big BMW each and every It handles so well with or a pillion and luggage.”
Adrian BMW Motorrad General Manager, “The S 1000 RR has been a success both on the track and in the It’s been praised by and owners alike; it’s two highly-competitive British racing in its first year on the track and won a of national and international awards.
“MCN’s Awards are a very recognition of the direction that BMW is moving in. Our first ever at a supersports bike has been a success, which shows our decision to enter into new of the market was the right one. But to win the ‘Tourer of the Year’ award BMW’s traditional place at the of the touring category.”
Gavin Ward- photo BMW
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