BMW has announced its M 1000 RR 50 Years M anniversary edition, a higher-end evolution of the formidable S 1000 RR. The new model celebrates the 50th anniversary of BMW?s vaunted M performance sub-brand, featuring several notable upgrades over the standard RR. It includes carbon-fiber wheels, a lighter silver-anodized aluminum swingarm with an adjustable pivot, a GPS-based data logger, and a lightweight lithium-ion battery, as well as a taller windscreen and several billet-aluminum and carbon-fiber parts.

The new M boasts a 205-hp inline-Four engine and a 189-mph top speed. It weighs 423 lbs when fully fueled, and retails for $36,995 in its special Sao Paulo Yellow anniversary edition. More information in the press release below.

BMW M 100 RR 50 Years M
To mark the 50th anniversary of BMW M GmbH, founded in 1972 as BMW Motorsport GmbH, BMW Motorrad presents the M 1000 RR 50 Years M anniversary edition in Sao Paulo Yellow with historic 50 years BMW M badging. This striking combination pays homage to the spirit from almost 100 years of BMW Motorrad production and from 50 years of BMW M vehicles. To get the anniversary edition, the M 1000 RR should be equipped with the optional 50 Years ///M Package. In addition to the extensive use of M milled aluminum and M carbon parts, this package features a lighter silver anodized aluminum swingarm, M GPS lap trigger unlock software as well as the M endurance chain and passenger seat and seat cover.

The M 1000 RR can als...