What makes the S1000RR special is not the peak number, it's how approachable BMW made it. Ride modes give you Rain, Road, Dynamic, and Race. Lean-angle-sensitive ABS Pro and Dynamic Traction Control are working in the background the entire time, so the bike is composed and confidence-inspiring on the street, and an absolute weapon when you finally have the road to open it up. Cruise control and heated grips are there because BMW knows you might actually ride this thing to Ojai and back, not just to a parking lot for photos. Where it belongs: Angeles Crest, Latigo, Mulholland early on a Sunday, or a straight shot up the 1 to Neptune's Net. Anywhere with elevation, corners, and no traffic. It's a sportbike, so plan accordingly. Aggressive riding position, no luggage, and a tank range that wants a stop every 120 miles or so if you're having fun. Comes to you clean, fully serviced, tires and fluids checked, fueled, and ready to go.