BMC Racing air filter FM527/04RACE for Honda CBR 1000 RR 2008-2016 with yellow stripe
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The facts.

Technical data
BrandBMC
Part numberFM527/04RACE
TypeRacing air filter
FitmentHonda CBR 1000 RR (2008-2016)
Filter mediaBMC Racing-specification cotton gauze compound
MountingDirect OEM replacement — no airbox modification required
ReusableYes — washable and re-oilable
Visual identifierYellow stripe
DescriptionThe whole story▼

For Honda CBR 1000 RR riders who have already modified their engine or ECU — or who simply want more from a standard install — the BMC Racing air filter FM527/04RACE is the practical, track-proven upgrade that delivers measurably improved airflow without sacrificing the filtration your engine depends on. It fits identically to the OEM unit, so the swap takes minutes rather than an afternoon in the garage.

Key Features

  • Direct OEM replacement form factor — drops straight into the stock airbox on all CBR 1000 RR models from 2008 to 2016 with no cutting, adapting or special tools required.
  • Increased airflow over the standard filter, giving the engine a cleaner, less restricted breath and supporting the power gains unlocked by ECU remaps or other engine modifications.
  • High filtration efficiency maintained alongside the raised flow rate, protecting internal engine components from damaging particulates in everyday road and track use.
  • BMC Racing-specification filter media developed directly from competition experience — identified by the characteristic yellow stripe that sets it apart from the standard BMC street range.
  • Optimised for modified setups: wherever fuelling, cams or exhausts have been altered, this filter ensures the intake side of the equation keeps up with the rest of the build.
  • Washable and re-oilable construction means long service life and a lower cost per kilometre compared with disposable paper alternatives.

Built for Real-World Use as Much as the Track

The FM527/04RACE carries the Racing name, but its genuine appeal for many CBR 1000 RR owners is straightforward everyday value. Because it shares the exact dimensions of the factory filter, there are no compatibility headaches and no airbox modifications to worry about. Install it, ride it, and service it when required — it is a simple improvement that pays for itself over time through reusability alone.

The Racing-grade filter media is the differentiator. BMC developed this compound specifically to raise flow rates beyond what a standard road filter is tuned to allow, which matters most when the rest of the engine package has been opened up. On a stock machine it still provides a genuine intake improvement; on a bike with a stage-one or stage-two map, it becomes a complementary and often necessary upgrade to let the ECU work as intended.

Fitment and Compatibility

This filter is designed exclusively for the Honda CBR 1000 RR across all variants produced between 2008 and 2016. Always confirm your model year before ordering.

  • Honda CBR 1000 RR — 2008
  • Honda CBR 1000 RR — 2009
  • Honda CBR 1000 RR — 2010
  • Honda CBR 1000 RR — 2011
  • Honda CBR 1000 RR — 2012
  • Honda CBR 1000 RR — 2013
  • Honda CBR 1000 RR — 2014
  • Honda CBR 1000 RR — 2015
  • Honda CBR 1000 RR — 2016

Specifications

  • Brand: BMC
  • Part number: FM527/04RACE
  • Type: Racing air filter
  • Fitment: Honda CBR 1000 RR (2008-2016)
  • Filter media: BMC Racing-specification cotton gauze compound
  • Mounting: Direct OEM replacement — no modification required
  • Reusable: Yes — washable and re-oilable
  • Visual identifier: Yellow stripe
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
  • Honda CBR 1000 RR (2008–2016)
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