BMW M3 vs BMW S 1000 RR
The age-old car vs motorcycle debate is now open to the publicWhich is faster: a high-performance sports car or a motorcycle? If you've got a spare $2800, you can judge for yourself.
By combining both motorcycle and car track experiences, BMW M and BMW Motorrad have conspired to deliver what they call a world first event.
The two-day program will be held at the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit in the south east of Australia on December 5-6, 2019, that will see up to 48 participants blast around the famous race track in a range of BMW M and M Performance vehicles.
Although BMW Australia is still putting the list of tyre-frying cars (and SUVs) together, it will definitely include a BMW M3 and probably M4 and M5 machines.
On the motorcycle side there are six steeds to choose from, the BMW S 1000 RR topping the list, and is almost guaranteed to lap quicker than any of the cars… depending on the rider skill of course.
Other motorcycle models available for participants to ride include the BMW S 1000 XR, S 1000 R, R 1250 R and R 1250 RS.
The first day will be cars, followed by bikes on the second day, priced at $1395 a pop. To complete the double, it will cost $2790.
Anyone can book the track sessions – in other words, participants do not need to own a BMW vehicle.
The BMW M car drive requires a valid unrestricted driver's licence and will include motorkhana exercises then circuit laps and a hot lap at the hands of a pro-driver in a BMW M3.
The motorcycle event requires a provisional licence as a minimum along with protective gear, but BMW will provide gear if requested.
The two-wheeled experience leverages the BMW Motorrad California Superbike School to teach riders to brake later, accelerate earlier and generally improve their lap times. Like the car-based event there are instructors for all skill levels on hand.
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