News 22 May 2013

BMW Motorrad announces RR Experience throughout Australia

BMW Motorrad has announced the RR Experience, a two-part event, offering test rides on the award winning S 1000 RR as well as ride day sessions for customers on BMWs as well as other brands.

BMW Motorrad has announced the track-based RR Experience.

BMW Motorrad has announced the track-based RR Experience.

BMW Motorrad has announced the RR Experience, a two-part event, offering test rides on the award winning S 1000 RR as well as ride day sessions for customers on BMWs as well as other brands.

For the first time, riders will get a true feel of the incredible performance of the RR and other models on a closed circuit environment.

Along with the S 1000 RR, riders will also have the opportunity to ride the K 1300 S, K 1300 R and the new water cooled R 1200 GS.

The cost of the RR Experience Test Rides is $49 for one test ride session – this includes an event t-shirt and light refreshments.

All bikes must be road registered, no track or race bikes permitted.

The cost is of the RR Experience Track Days (not available at Sandown, VIC, event) is $149 including a garage space, event t shirt and light refreshments.

As well as enjoying the S 1000 RR, riders will be able to participate in information sessions with current ASBK championship leader, Glenn Allerton (Next Generation BMW). Allerton will pass on his knowledge and experience in the vital areas of suspension, tyre pressures, lines and gears, body position and counter steering.

General manager BMW Motorrad, Australia and New Zealand, Tony Sesto is excited to announce this industry leading initiative.

“The BMW S 1000 RR is a very impressive motorcycle and I am delighted to be able to, for the first time, to offer riders the opportunity to test ride it on the track,” Sesto said. “Places will be strictly limited so advise interested riders to book their ride immediately.”

Bookings can be made at www.bmwmotorrad.com.au. Bookings open for Victoria, Northern Territory and New South Wales on 1 July.

RR Experience Schedule:
Monday, 17 June 2013 – Queensland Raceway, QLD
Friday, 9 August 2013 – Sandown Raceway, VIC (test rides only)
Monday, 16 September 2013 – Hidden Valley Raceway, NT
Tuesday, 24 September 2013 – Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW

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