BMW M 1000 RR gets a lighter frame for 2027

BMW says the 2027 M 1000 RR will come with a new aluminum frame that weighs about 1.3 kg (2.9 lb) less than the previous version. The company says the design is meant to improve handling and feedback.

Less weight and controlled movement

BMW says wall thickness is reduced by up to 30 percent. Engineers can tune where the frame stays rigid and where it flexes slightly, with the goal of keeping the tire in more consistent contact with the road while the motorcycle is leaned over.

The company says the chassis remains stiff along the motorcycle’s length so braking and drive forces pass through predictably. BMW attributes clearer feedback, quicker direction changes and more even tire wear to that balance; Svertok has not independently road-tested those claims.

Developed with racing input

BMW says it used racing data, digital design and specialized manufacturing to develop the third-generation frame. The component will be standard on the model-year 2027 production motorcycle.