bmwwithout participating in MotoGPhas invested significantly in the aerodynamic development of its motorcycles, achieving, as we are telling you, significant advances in terms of air flow design.
Now, the brand has registered a series of patents that stand out for their innovation. These include movable spoilers for superbikes, passive internal ducts that generate downforce when cornering, and adaptive fins that optimize cooling by adjusting airflow.
The latest versions of the S 1000 RR and M 1000 RRcelebrated after the first WSBK title of bmwincorporate larger spoilers than ever, improving downforce without increasing drag.
However, this approach raises an aesthetic question: can functionality coexist with attractive design? The current spoilers, although effective, do not stand out for their elegance, which is leading to bmw to explore more discreet solutions.
This is what BMW spoilers will look like in the future
The new proposal of bmw seeks to replicate the benefits of a larger fairing without adding visible elements that compromise aesthetics. Your solution lies in manipulating the airflow.
According to the new patent, the design strategically separates air at the edges of the front fairing, just before the handlebars. This is achieved by channeling high-pressure air from the front inlet of the bike into narrow slots located in front of the rider’s hands. This air flow, directed at 90 degrees to the surface of the fairing, imitates the effect of a «Gurney flap«, an element widely known for its use in Formula 1.
The innovation of bmw eliminates the need for visible separating edges, allowing for a narrower, more streamlined fairing with less frontal area. Additionally, the system could be adapted to other areas of the bike, using multiple inputs and outputs that dynamically adjust according to conditions, such as cornering.
By the way, this approach not only optimizes aerodynamics, but also keeps the design intact.
