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AnonymousGuest11/11/2005 at 6:22 pmPost count: 2134
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - November 8, 2005... A 2006 production model BMW K 1200 S has set a world land speed record in the 1000 - 1350 cc stock, partially streamlined, naturally aspirated motorcycle class at Utah's famed Bonneville Salt Flats. The motorcycle, piloted by 56-year-old Andy Sills, of San Francisco, CA, reached an average speed of 173.57 mph and top speed of 176.789 mph after two runs on the vast, white plains, where hundreds of land speed records have been set and broken since the early 1900s in a variety of automobile and motorcycle classes.
"It was a rare opportunity for me and BMW," commented Sills, an avid BMW enthusiast, who, collectively, has amassed more than 300,000 miles on four BMW motorcycles within the last seven years. Sills went on to say, "The best part is that our record on the stock BMW K 1200 S matched to the mile, the historic last record run of 173.68 mph by Ernst Henne on a specially equipped streamlined BMW! He must have been watching over us."
Sills, who began making his mark on the Bonneville Salt Flats four years ago and who holds the world 80cc and 100cc motorcycle streamliner records, also clocked a record speed of 169 mph, riding the K 1200 S two-up with passenger Erin Hunter. The pair received a standing ovation from a cheering crowd of fellow competitors as they made their way into the pits.
The records, which were ratified on October 25, 2005, were set September 8, 2005 according to rules set forth by the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), the century-old, Swiss-based governing body for five motorcycling disciplines (road racing, motocross, trial, enduro and track racing).
Another record at Bonneville was achieved by Brian Parriott and San Jose BMW, fielding the BMW K 1200 R Power Cup bike, setting an AMA speed record for unstreamlined motorcycles in the 1300cc class at an average of 164.480 mph and top speed of 167.331mph. San Jose BMW is also no stranger to Bonneville, having previously set the 1000cc world record with their infamous R 100 "Wrecking Ball".
The new BMW K 1200 S is the most powerful motorcycle ever produced by BMW Motorrad. A 167 horsepower engine delivers performance of 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds. Yet, its unbridled engine power is effortlessly controlled by a newly designed six-speed gearbox and an all-new front suspension system, called the Duolever - another first-ever innovation found on the K 1200 S, delivering comfort, nimble control and an unprecedented capability for speed. The BMW K 1200 S has been available for sale through authorized BMW Motorrad retailers as of May of this year.AnonymousGuest13/11/2005 at 11:00 amPost count: 2134
Bonneville Salt Flats Records for K1200S/R
The last-minute “unofficial� efforts for the K 1200 S and the K 1200 R to achieve FIM world records at the Bonneville Salt Flat last week have proven successful. All times were for stock bikes.
K 1200 S
Sponsored by BMW of San Francisco
Ridden by Andy Sills (world record holder, streamlined motorcycle 80cc and 100cc classes)
FIM Worldwide Record
1300 cc class/partially streamlined/naturally aspirated/stock motorcycle
One up: 173mph average (top at 178mph)
Two up: 168mph average
This was achieved with almost no modification. With changes in gears and particularly in engine management, at least 200mph+ could easily be achieved. With the addition of Nitrous (allowed under the rules) at least 250hp could be secured and the AMA record of 259mph set by the Hayabusa could be beaten: this according to the FIM officials at the scene.
The highlight of the entire race week was the two-up speed pass on the K 1200 S with Andy Sills and a female passenger which at just 5mph less than riding one-up completely blew away the crowd and other competitors.
This record has been witnessed and certified by FIM officials but cannot be announced as a “done deal� until the FIM board meets in about two months time.
K 1200 R PowerCup
Sponsored by San Jose BMW
Ridden by Brian Parriott (first time at Bonneville or on salt or sand, for that matter)
AMA (U.S.) Record (worldwide FIM record couldn’t be secured yet due to late registration)
1300 cc class/non-streamlined/naturally aspirated stock motorcycle
One up: 162mph average (top at 167mph)
Like the K 1200 S, this was done at the last minute and with even less modification. It is very likely that this record could easily be bettered next year.
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