Motorcyle.com has terrific review on the refreshed, 2015 BMW S1000RR.
Knowing how popular this bike is amongst the folks on this site I figured you might enjoy reading the review.
Oh, S1k double-R, how I love you, let me count the ways: Gear Shift Assist Pro, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Dynamic Damping Control (DDC), Cruise Control …
2015 BMW S1000RR First Ride Review
It isn't an easily afford bike, but relative to the 1199, is there a better value in the sportbike world than the S1000RR (in any guise)?
I would personally never buy one, despite my utter appreciate for its capacity to rock my world... my dream would be the S1000R...

it provides enough of the S1000RR's "fun" while being a little more gentle on my old person body.