BMW S1000RR takes to North West 200 course

BMW’s S1000RR superbike has taken to the roads on the North West 200 course – the first time the road bike has made an appearance in the UK.

BMW’s new superbike had a police escort for the outing and it will be in action throughout the weekend as it laps in front of race fans.

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BMW only unveiled the road bike officially at the Monza round of the World Superbike series last week.