According to already released details, the 1190RX is going to share the same frame, same swingarm, same engine, and the same rear subframe.

So the big question: How to save $20k with wheels, suspension, bodywork and electronics.

1)Wheels - The most expensive magnesium wheels would be about $4000 for the pair. A pair of cast aluminum wheels, maybe cost of about $600 - Savings of $3400

2)Suspension - A full setup of Ohlins will run you around $4000 as well for the front and rear. A pair of Showa forks, and a matching level shock will run you about $800 - Savings $3200

3)Bodywork - A full carbon bodywork set ads a $4000 retail premium to the 1190RS. Seems rather pricey, but we will stick with that number for the sake of argument - Savings $0 since we are not comparing the carbon edition.

4)Electronics - A serious datalogging and fully programmable electronics package can easily set you back $10k in the racing world. Take that down to consumer level, and we might be looking at $1500 worth of equipment. Savings $8500

Tally that up and I can see how the 1190RS is an extra $20k. There is a lot more to this equation, such as production costs in relation to quantity, engineering costs spread over a few vs. many units, etc.

Whatever the actual numbers may be, the 1190RX s going to be the same potent bike, just a different level of components.

If anyone has actual specs and prices on the components used on the 1190RS, please share.