BMW introduced this M Roadster for the 2023 model year as the second two-wheel model in its M motorcycle lineup, following the M superbike that launched the brand’s motorcycle-specific M era. It was developed from the S 1000 R and S 1000 RR family, but positioned as a higher-performance, track-capable naked machine rather than a simple styling package. From the start, it was meant to bridge the gap between a street roadster and a supersport-derived machine, with a focus on aggressive riding dynamics, aerodynamics, and premium M-specific hardware.
The model’s launch was significant because it gave BMW Motorrad a true flagship roadster wearing the full M badge, not just M Performance accessories. Its design language, winglets, chassis revisions, braking package, and electronics suite all emphasized road and track use, while still keeping it in the naked-bike category. That made it stand apart from the more traditional S-series roadsters and gave BMW a distinct entry in the high-performance upright motorcycle segment.
There is no evidence of a discontinued-and-revived naming history for this nameplate. The model appears in BMW Motorrad’s current model listings and related regulatory documentation, indicating that it remains in production. As a result, the nameplate’s production run is treated as beginning in 2023 and continuing to the present.