In the universe of road racing, few machines achieve legendary status. It is not enough to be fast or exclusive, it must be demonstrated in scenarios where the risk is maximum and the margin for error is non-existent. That’s precisely what this one did BMW S1000 RR team official Smiths Racinga motorcycle that not only competed, but dominated some of the most demanding events on the international calendar, such as the IOMTT.
The 2019 season was especially brilliant for Hickmanestablishing itself as one of the great specialists on the scene “road racingAt the controls of this German superbike, he achieved victories of enormous prestige both in the North West 200 as in the mythical Isle of Man TTin addition to finishing the year with another notable victory in the Ulster Grand Prix.
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Especially remembered was his performance in the IOMTTwhere he not only won, but did so with authority. in the race RL360 Superstock, Hickman He crossed the finish line with more than 26 seconds ahead of his rivals, an unusual margin in a discipline where every thousandth counts. That same day, he also won the category superbikesigning a double victory that reinforced their absolute dominance.
Beyond the results, the British pilot’s numbers in the IOMTT They impress with their consistency and speed. With 14 victories and 31 podiums on the demanding Mountain route, Hickman He has achieved that the majority of his victories come with averages above 209 km/h, a figure that gives a good account of the level at which we compete, and win, in this type of event.
Now, all that history condensed into a motorcycle changes hands. In fact, this machine will be one of the star pieces of the auction organized by Bonhams within the Stafford Spring Sale, within the framework of the Stafford International Classic Motorcycle Showwhich will be held on April 26.
Furthermore, it is not just a racing motorcycle. The lot also includes souvenirs from that unrepeatable season, such as a commemorative cap “1st Dunlop”, the first place medal of the Ulster GP 2019 and detailed documentation of the races, elements that further elevate their historical and emotional value.
Without a doubt, with the passage of time, machines like this cease to be simple competition motorcycles and become true museum pieces. And few can boast a track record as impressive as this one. BMW S1000 RRdirect protagonist of one of the most epic campaigns of the “road racing” modern.
