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BMW proud of S 1000 RR performance

Tuesday, 9 November 2010 14:46 GMT
BMW proud of S 1000 RR performance


The first BMW title of the season was won, inside the WSBK paddock, by Ayrton Badovini from Italy. The rider, from Team BMW Motorrad Italia STK, won nine out of ten races in the Superstock 1000 FIM Cup, and was crowned champion on August 1st. Twelve riders followed his example in national championships and also celebrated title victories. To name a few: Gregory Fastre (Belgium), Javier Fores Querol (Spain), Jon Kirkham (British Superstock Championship), Steve Brogan (British Superbike EVO Championship), Sami Penna (Finland), Martin Choi (Greece), Maxim Averkin (Russia) and Erwan Nigon (France). Nigon's team-mate, Sébastien Gimbert, completed the success for BMW Motorrad in France by finishing as runner-up.


"Our heartiest congratulations to all BMW RR riders worldwide for their great successes", says Hendrik von Kuenheim, General Director BMW Motorrad. "We are very delighted for them, but also very proud of our contribution in providing them with a more than competitive bike. With the BMW S 1000 RR we have succeeded in building a brand new motorcycle, which is more than capable internationally, and has since become the leading motorbike in this sector. Now we are looking forward to an exciting 2011 season and are convinced these international and national successes will continue."