BMW Motorrad in WorldSBK

For our developers, this pinnacle of series-adjacent motorsport is of great interest. This is because the homologation allows for numerous modifications. We use the WorldSBK as a high-performance testing ground for engine parts, chassis and electronics, brakes and wheels, exhaust systems and cooling, or even the trim panels.

By chasing every millisecond on the circuits of the WorldSBK, we gain valuable insights that flow into the development of our production bikes. The team’s involvement in the championship has been rewarded with two titles, with Toprak Razgatlioglu securing the world championship in 2024 and 2025.

M 1000 RR

We are constantly optimising and developing the M 1000 RR in every race, with new components, electronics solutions and calibrations. The result: racing technology for all.

Displacement / engine

999 ccm, four-stroke, four-cylinder engine with four titanium valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled, titanium connecting rod, two-ring piston

Transmission

Claw-shifted, six-gear transmission with straight gearing, secondary drive via ///M Performance chain from Regina

Performance

> 233 hp at over 14,000 rpm based on the 2026 fuel flow limit

Cylinder bore x stroke

80 x 49.7 mm

Fuel system

Electronic fuel injection, variable intake manifold length

Fuel type

Nordoel e-fuel with 40% non-fossil component (regulatory requirement since 2024)

Exhaust system

Akrapovič

Fuel tank capacity

~21 l (no limitation according to the 2026 regulation)

Maximum fuel flow rate

45 kg/h (according to the 2026 regulation)

Lubrication

Champion Lubricants, wet sump

Dry weight

168 kg

Wheelbase

1,460 mm (variable)

Length

2,080 mm

Width

561 mm (718 mm incl. winglets)

Front suspension

Öhlins RVP25/30 upside-down telescopic front fork, 2026 specification

Rear wheel guide

BMW swing arm, full-floater deflection, Öhlins RVP50 suspension strut

Front wheel brake

Twin disc Brembo, 338 mm, Brembo 4-piston radial calliper

Rear wheel brake

Single disc Brembo, 218 mm, Brembo 4-piston radial calliper

Wheels

PVM forged wheels, front 17’’ x 3.5’’, rear 17’’ x 6.0’’

Tyres

Pirelli WorldSBK racing tyres

Team

ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

The ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team is a cooperation between BMW Motorrad Motorsport and Shaun Muir Racing. They have competed in the WorldSBK as the BMW factory team since 2019. Among their greatest achievements are the world championship titles in 2024 and 2025. In the 2026 season, riders Danilo Petrucci (start number 9) and Miguel Oliveira (start number 88) are competing for the team.

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Danilo Petrucci

Start number 9

The 35-year-old Italian was born on 24 October 1990 in Terni. His has enjoyed a highly successful career. “Petrux” is a true all-rounder, competing in the WorldSBK, MotoGP, MotoAmerica and even the Rallye Dakar.

Career

2025

5th place in the FIM Superbike World Championship, Best Independent Rider

2024

5th place in the FIM Superbike World Championship, Best Independent Rider

2023

7th place in the FIM Superbike World Championship, MotoGP World Championship

2022

Rallye Dakar (1 stage victory), MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, MotoGP World Championship

2012 – 2021

MotoGP World Championship

2011

2nd place in the FIM Superstock 1000 Cup, winner of the Italian Superstock 1000 Championship

2010

FIM Superstock 1000 Cup

2009

Winner of the Superstock 1000 Junior European Championship 

Miguel Oliveira

Start number 88

The 31-year-old was born on 4 January 1995 in Almada, Portugal. He was soon recognised as one of his country’s greatest talents. In 2026 he moved to BMW Motorrad Motorsport, competing in the WorldSBK and quickly celebrating podium finishes.

Career

2019 – 2025

MotoGP World Championship, 5 victories

2018

2nd place in the Moto2 World Championship

2017

3rd place in the Moto2 World Championship

2016

Moto2 World Championship

2015

2nd place in the Moto3 World Championship

2012 – 2015

Moto3 World Championship

2011

125 cc World Championship

2010

2nd place in the Spanish 125 cc Championship

2026 season

20 – 22 February 2026

Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit – Ventnor, Australia. Length: 4.445 km.

The track is set against a spectacular backdrop. Spectators can enjoy the view of the ocean as much as the racing action itself. The riders require courage and precision in equal measure to master the fast pace and hairpin bends.

27 – 29 March 2026

Autódromo Internacional do Algarve – Portimão, Portugal. Length: 4.592 km.  

This circuit is one of the most challenging racetracks in Europe. It snakes up and down through the landscape like a roller coaster, with extreme elevation changes. Riders must deal with hard compressions, unclear corner exits and blind hilltops.

17 – 19 April 2026

TT Circuit Assen – Assen, Netherlands. Length: 4.542 km.

Combining tradition with difficulty, this track offers a mix of high-speed straights and tight curves that call for the utmost precision. Perfect overtaking conditions deliver constant excitement.

1 – 3 May 2026

Balaton Park Circuit – Balatonfőkajár, Hungary. Length: 4.115 km.

Long straights are followed by tight curves and demanding combinations of corners. Opened in early 2023, this track requires excellent cornering technique, precise braking and a clean rhythm.

15 – 17 May 2026

Autodrom Most – Most, Czech Republic. Length: 4.212 km.

This track rewards driving ability more than pure engine power. The circuit is characterised by rhythm and flow. A key element is the infamous right/left chicane after the start and finish line.

29 – 31 May 2026

MotorLand Aragón – Alcañiz, Spain. Length: 5.077 km.

The track sits perfectly in the hilly landscape. Its varied profile demands powerful acceleration and perfect braking in equal measure. Countless opportunities for overtaking ensure an exciting battle for positions. 

12 – 14 June 2026

Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli – Misano Adriatico, Italy. Length: 4.226 km.

This track combines long straight sections and demanding curves with hard braking zones and quick changes of direction. It quickly pushes both rider and machine to their limits.

10 – 12 July 2026

Donington Park Circuit – Castle Donington, United Kingdom. Length: 4.023 km.

This storied track was opened in 1931 and hosted the first WorldSBK races in 1988. It is flowing but challenging, with elevation changes and fast curves requiring the riders to believe in their ability.

4 – 6 September 2026

Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours – Magny-Cours, France. Length: 4.411 km.

This circuit is extremely varied, as many of its sections are based on famous corners from other racetracks. It therefore offers a mix of long high-speed straights and hard braking zones.

25 – 27 September 2026

Cremona Circuit – Cremona, Italy. Length: 3.768 km.

The dominant feature of this track is the almost 900-m-long straight. This is where top speed meets hard braking manoeuvres. The dynamically flowing curves also promise hard-fought battles for positions.

9 – 11 October 2026

Circuito Estoril – Estoril, Portugal. Length: 4.182 km. 

 Fast sections, demanding hairpin bends and some blind corners make this track an attractive one. And then there is the starting/finishing straight. Measuring almost a kilometre in length, it guarantees top speeds and hard braking manoeuvres.

16 – 18 October 2026

Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto – Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. Length: 4.423 km.

 The track is famous for its flowing layout. There is also the almost stadium-like atmosphere in some sections, allowing the spectators to overlook large areas of the curves.

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Achievements of recent years

 BMW has competed in the WorldSBK with the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team since 2019. In 2024, Toprak Razgatlioglu won the world championship title and set a new record in the series with 13 victories in a row. He secured the crown in the first main race of the season finale. 2025 saw him successfully defend his title. After the final race in Jerez de la Frontera, Toprak Razgatlioglu was once again crowned world champion.

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