Innovative High-Performance Exhaust System With Interference Pipe Butterflies
The exhaust system on the S 1000 RR is likewise built for maximum performance. For this reason, to save weight and to centralize all masses, the development engineers at BMW Motorrad decided to fit the exhaust system beneath the engine, instead of choosing an under-seat solution.
The four individual manifolds of equal length first merge beneath the engine block into two pipes (4-in-2-in-1 principle) and then come together in an extra-large pre-silencer with three chambers working according to the reflection principle.
From there the flow of exhaust gas goes out through a short, light and very dynamic absorption rear muffler. Both the outer skin and the interior of the complete system are made of top-quality stainless steel.
To achieve optimum rideability as the prerequisite for sporting and dynamic performance on the road and fast laps on the track, a homogeneous power and torque curve is absolutely essential. The exhaust system on the S 1000 RR therefore comes with two interference- type butterflies within two connection tubes linking the two outer and the two inner manifolds in the immediate vicinity of the exhaust ducts.
Depending on various engine map parameters such as engine speed and the position of the throttle butterfly, an actuator opens and closes both of these flaps, opening or, respectively, interrupting the connection between the two manifolds.
This coordinates oscillations in the flow of exhaust masses in order to reduce exhaust gas counter-pressure at exactly the right point (like in a racing muffler) and increase the cylinder charge accordingly.
This technology never seen before on a production motorcycle makes a significant contribution to the homogenous and “beefy” power and performance characteristics of the engine, ensuring very good torque and boosting the overall performance of the S 1000 RR to an even higher level.
The two metal-based catalytic converters with cell density of 100 cells/sq inch are fitted in the pre-silencers upfront of the manifold entry point. They come complete with a rhodium/palladium coating combining high temperature resistance with a long running life.
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