BMW M4 GTS v S1000RR Track Test

Jason · 03-02-2017, 01:04 PM

BMW’s official safety car the M4 GTS takes on an unofficial MotoGP S1000RR Superbike at Sydney Motorsport Park

Longboarder · 03-03-2017, 07:47 AM

Intersting video pitting an incredibly fast bike vs BMW's best track car. Probably a better match up at a shorter track with more turns and less straights.

If you want something that can keep up with the 1000RR in a straight line and is track focused like the M4GTS - you should probably consider a Porsche. This past weekend in my bolt-on 911 Turbo S track car I raced the 1000RR (with a very experienced rider) in a half mile drag race and came out on top. Vid will be on my YouTube page shortly.

Cheers.

cipri · 03-03-2017, 07:56 AM

Nice video , but you mean around 13 times
(3 bikes you can send to me)

Which helmet is that?
Thanks

MSteve5036 · 03-03-2017, 08:37 AM

Has anyone ever put the 1000RR engine in a bmw (car)?

found some vids of a swap into a Fiat 500, which is a common recipient of bike engines

Brasko · 03-03-2017, 08:39 AM

I think it's ridiculous the host is referring to the BMW as the "Widow Maker". It's just a GTS. The real "Widow Maker" is the double R.

StealthFish · 03-03-2017, 09:32 AM

I believe he is referring to the GTS as a "widow maker" for the M4 and like vehicles class group. Lol.

Jim B · 03-03-2017, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MSteve5036

Has anyone ever put the 1000RR engine in a bmw (car)?

found some vids of a swap into a Fiat 500, which is a common recipient of bike engines

Maybe some demented hot rodder will try to stuff one in an Isetta.

saeedg48 · 03-03-2017, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

Intersting video pitting an incredibly fast bike vs BMW's best track car. Probably a better match up at a shorter track with more turns and less straights.

If you want something that can keep up with the 1000RR in a straight line and is track focused like the M4GTS - you should probably consider a Porsche. This past weekend in my bolt-on 911 Turbo S track car I raced the 1000RR (with a very experienced rider) in a half mile drag race and came out on top. Vid will be on my YouTube page shortly.

Cheers.

I read this comment before I knew who posted and thought hmm!
Good to hear you raced one of these Adam!

Post up those videos

cbertels · 03-03-2017, 11:24 AM

There was a recent shoot out in Cycle World of the bike (and others) and a Mclaren for straight line speed Pretty impressive machines be for under 20K.

Kman1999 · 03-03-2017, 12:57 PM

Would be fun to see a match up of the 1000RR vs. the Kawasaki ZX-14R.

HKMP7 · 03-03-2017, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cipri

Nice video , but you mean around 13 times
(3 bikes you can send to me)

Which helmet is that?
Thanks

Made by shark

http://www.shark-helmets.com/racing.html

GYTR99 · 03-03-2017, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Railgun

Heh. Talk about OT...not even the right website for that question, let alone forum.

Bell Star it looks like. I've got one and looks like it to me.

It's a Shark helmet. Clearly labeled on the helmet.

Sedan_Clan · 03-03-2017, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Brasko

I think it's ridiculous the host is referring to the BMW as the "Widow Maker". It's just a GTS. The real "Widow Maker" is the double R.

Quote:

Originally Posted by StealthFish

I believe he is referring to the GTS as a "widow maker" for the M4 and like vehicles class group. Lol.

It can't be a widow maker unless people have died while operating it. The GTS isn't a widow maker..........at least not in the literal, nor operative, sense of the word.

Needbmwpartzz · 03-03-2017, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brasko

I think it's ridiculous the host is referring to the BMW as the "Widow Maker". It's just a GTS. The real "Widow Maker" is the double R.

Quote:

Originally Posted by StealthFish

I believe he is referring to the GTS as a "widow maker" for the M4 and like vehicles class group. Lol.

It can't be a widow maker unless people have died while operating it. The GTS isn't a widow maker..........at least not in the literal, nor operative, sense of the word.

2004 zx-10r is the true widow- maker.
I had one and swore it was trying to kill me every time I was near 1/2-3/4 throttle.
Most insane machine I have owned....and much more ferocious than the 2005 zx-12r which was bigger displacement.

Sedan_Clan · 03-03-2017, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Needbmwpartzz

2004 zx-10r is the true widow- maker.
I had one and swore it was trying to kill me every time I was near 1/2-3/4 throttle.
Most insane machine I have owned....and much more ferocious than the 2005 zx-12r which was bigger displacement.

Ah yes!

jeremicium · 03-03-2017, 06:02 PM

kinda lame video. Comparing cars to bikes, what's next? Honda made a plane, compare that to the new NSX. They Didn't even think to share lap times.

vladberca · 03-04-2017, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jeremicium

kinda lame video. Comparing cars to bikes, what's next? Honda made a plane, compare that to the new NSX. They Didn't even think to share lap times.

I was so curious about the lap times, than the video just ended

sittingmongoose · 03-04-2017, 12:09 AM

Coming from someone who had and crashed the 1000rr, and has multiple m3s....the 1000 is def the widow maker. Any bike that runs 9s is gunna be dangerous....

MSPORTWORLD · 03-04-2017, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sittingmongoose

Coming from someone who had and crashed the 1000rr, and has multiple m3s....the 1000 is def the widow maker. Any bike that runs 9s is gunna be dangerous....

Runs 8s on stock wheel base with some other mods

StealthFish · 03-04-2017, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeremicium

kinda lame video. Comparing cars to bikes, what's next? Honda made a plane, compare that to the new NSX. They Didn't even think to share lap times.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vladberca

I was so curious about the lap times, than the video just ended

Funny how thought of what kind of times both the bike and the car will yield and yet when the video ended, I too was like "where's the track times!?"

Sedan_Clan · 03-04-2017, 11:29 AM

I know it's subjective, but I did chuckle when he stated that the car is more rewarding on the track than the bike. Having spent track time in/on both (..many more hours logged on a bike), the bike is a far more rewarding experience simply because of what it requires of you to get it right.

AntDX316 · 03-05-2017, 02:20 AM

The problem with the motorcycle is, if you lose control the bike is done and yourself too.

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