42130 - BMW M1000RR K66

[Dami]

It just should have 6 speed gearbox, thats all. Rest seems okay.

[Ngoc Nguyen]

This is the product description translated from the German version posted earlier.

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Have fun building

Follow your passion. Remove anything that might distract you. Enjoy a project that requires all of your attention. Build the LEGO® Technic BMW M 1000 RR. This 1: 5 scale model is bursting with authentic functions: 3-speed gearbox (+ neutral position), chain drive and in-line four-cylinder engine. Look forward to a captivating building experience, reproduce the breathtaking motorcycle true to the original and then exhibit your model.

Building set for adults: look forward to a building project that is as creative as it is demanding. The LEGO® Technic “BMW M 1000 RR” (42130) building set lets you concentrate on building and switch off wonderfully
Functions galore: Explore the authentic details on this 1: 5 scale model - 3-speed gearbox (+ neutral position), steering, front and rear suspension, chain drive and inline four-cylinder engine
Stylish look: admire the paintwork in red, white and blue and the legendary BMW brand emblems. With this model, attention has been paid to every detail - from the wheels to the windshield
Breathtaking BMW gift: every motorcycle fan is delighted with this imposing model. The building set specially developed for adults offers a captivating building experience. This spectacular exhibit will give you pleasure for a long time to come
Scale 1: 5: Without the stand, this premium model is 27 cm high, 45.5 cm long and 17 cm wide
Show your motorcycle enthusiasm: Both on the exhibition stand and on the racing stand, this imposing motorcycle model provides plenty of talking point
Close cooperation: This building set is a great joint project between BMW and the LEGO® Technic design team

 

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Functions galore: Explore the authentic details on this 1: 5 scale model - 3-speed gearbox (+ neutral position), steering, front and rear suspension, chain drive and inline four-cylinder engine

How those are a galore I don't understand.

Edited December 9, 2021 by Ngoc Nguyen

[LvdH]

In 1:5 scale it should totally be doable to add a “high/low” range to effectively create a six speed gearbox. I will (im)patiently wait on reviews though. 

[Dami]

Its all functions that it need, but 3 speeds isnt enought. They easily can fit a 6 speeds here.

I need to say that also pretty big model. It two times bigger than Ducatti.

[allanp]

Again, it's probably too early to pile on this set, we only have a few more hours to wait to see all the goodies and finer details this set has to offer. But from the description, imagine the reaction from the star wars community if the description for the UCS AT AT was "it's much bigger and more expensive than previous AT ATs with a tiny bit if extra detail and room for one whole extra minifigure!" We haven't seen the set yet but the description is giving me that feeling. 

Edited December 9, 2021 by allanp

[FlyingFordFalcon]

A little disappointed to hear the functionality is much the same as the Ducati, and I think the size increase was only to justify the in-line 4. I won't lose hope until I see an image of the model though, if it is a visual improvement over the Ducati's questionable compromises (not even a clear red tile for a tail light?) I'll pick it up, though I'd probably still get it even if it's not.

 

As a side note, as stated by other people in this thread I too would like to see some representation of the big four Japanese motorcycle brands in future, and as an R1 owner I wouldn't be against seeing a representation of one of the crossplane bikes (would most likely be an R1M if at all)

Edited December 9, 2021 by FlyingFordFalcon

[astyanax]

Wow are we really gonna make it till the embargo time with no leaks?!

Quick search... and... nevermind, Lego's official Polish IG account seems to have posted an image, and deleted it minutes later. 

[Milan]

Review will be online on EB in two hours.
It may not have everything we wanted, but I would say we will probably be thrilled when we see it

[Ngoc Nguyen]

Inbox for candies.

 

Edited December 9, 2021 by Milan
Embargo is still on. Explain it, but please no images until 15:00 CET.

[mpj]

Better than nothing:

 

Edited December 9, 2021 by Milan
Embargo is still on. Explain it, but please no images until 15:00 CET.

[nerdsforprez]

In @Milan we trust

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[Maaboo the Witch]

7 minutes ago, astyanax said:

Wow are we really gonna make it till the embargo time with no leaks?!

We nearly made it. 

[Ngoc Nguyen]

17 minutes ago, Milan said:

I would say we will probably be thrilled when we see it

Now that I see it, I don't really feel thrilled 

Inbox for 3-colour candies.

🍭🍭🍭

Edited December 9, 2021 by Ngoc Nguyen

[LvdH]

Spoiler alert: There are no new pistons in this model. Just the standard 20+ year old engine + pistons. Can’t spot any new gears or gearbox elements either.

[allanp]

This close to the review, I shall give this the best chance. No candies for me, will wait till official presentation for the best first impression. 

[steph77]

4 minutes ago, allanp said:

This close to the review, I shall give this the best chance. No candies for me, will wait till official presentation for the best first impression. 

+1

[Bartybum]

2 hours ago, Zerobricks said:

The real bike has a 6 speed gearbox, I'm a bit bummed out they only put a 3 speed one in the Lego model. But I'm sure it has to have a squential switching lever.

Doubt there’d be space for six gears.

[Gray Gear]

2 minutes ago, Bartybum said:

Doubt there’d be space for six gears.

If they finally made some new clutch gears there would be

[allanp]

2 minutes ago, Bartybum said:

Doubt there’d be space for six gears.

There is if they made the drive ring shorter. The drive ring engages the gears with less than half a stud, 3 studs is two studs of wasted space! 

[Technicallism]

The photos already appear at Promobricks

Believe me, you might get disappointment 

[allanp]

2 minutes ago, Gray Gear said:

If they finally made some new clutch gears there would be

And this also

[Technicallism]

https://www.promobricks.de/lego-42130-bmw-m1000-rr/?fbclid=IwAR2tJd5cHuvUliCKv55TkhNnM_SZKadPwk-nXLmOLPKrNsnzrjlMvgUK0ZA

[Jurss]

Don't know what I was expecting, but looking at the first picture - I don't want it.

[astyanax]

3 minutes ago, Technicallism said:

[link]

Why would you include a Facebook tracking code in the link?

Edited December 9, 2021 by astyanax

[TeamThrifty]

...build quality looks very similar to the real thing!! Poor. Keeps the dealers busy fixing them, and makes it easier to replicate in lego!

Hoping better pics from a proper review show a better model than the leaks. Looks scrappy. And the rear tyres aspect ratio is wrong. Makes it look like a bicycle tyre.

On the plus side, the kawasaki they release in a couple of years will benefit from the learning curve!!