Wheelies are absolutely undesirable from a driving dynamics point of view. The driving power in this riding situation is not completely converted into propulsion, but to a considerable percentage also into the rising of the front end of the motorcycle. Accordingly, the traction control kicks in to prevent a wheelie and reduces the driving power. Valuable tenths of a second are lost in the process.
The M winglets on the front trim panel of the new M RR now produce significantly more aerodynamic downforce (+39%) – both in the upright position and when leaning. Even greater rider confidence in the front wheel for even greater lean angles or higher cornering speeds at the same lean angle and reduced wheelie tendency are positive effects. At the same time, the rider benefits from a massive increase in maximum speed.
| Speed |
M RR | M RR (2023 model year + downforce compared to 2022 model year M RR) |
M RR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 km/h | 4.1 kg | + 1.6 kg | 5.7 kg |
| 200 km/h | 7.2 kg | + 2.8 kg | 10.0 kg |
| 250 km/h | 11.3 kg | + 4.3 kg | 15.6 kg |
| 300 km/h | 16.3 kg | + 6.3 kg | 22.6 kg |