BMW is enjoying the benefits of their latest veritable touring bike, the K 1300 GT, which features electrically-adjustable windscreen as well as heated seat and handles as standard options. Although benefiting of an engine that produces 160 hp, the top speed is limited to 124 mph, so the new BMW would still have a hard time dethroning the
Kawasaki Concours 1400. Still, it makes for one hell of a contender.
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The 2009 BMW K 1300 R is a massive and very well individualized German naked which retains goodies such as the Duolever front suspension and single-sided rear swingarm with shaft included from its fully-faired sibling, the
K 1300 S. The engine is the same, all-new 1293 cc, four-cylinder inline managing an outstanding 173 hp. This much amount of power together with the bike’s 217 kg dry weight position the new Beemer up against the
Suzuki B-King, something that isn’t quite often seen.
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Last year’s Intermot show in Germany saw BMW unveiling the 2009 K 1300 S, a bike that carries on the fame of the innovative K series by retaining the Duolever front suspension and single-sided swingarm with integrated shaft.
The new model makes a big impression on the industry’s scene not as much due to its 228 kg and 1293 cc inline-four engine that is capable of 175 hp, but more due to the optional quick shifter and the new ESA 2 (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) system.
Overall, the design hasn’t been changed except the slightly redesigned side fairings and black finished front air scoops. For 2009, the BMW K 1300 S is available in a range of new colors.
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BMW has made its all-new S 1000 RR superbike official at last! Going through the performance data – 193 horsepower at 13,000 RPM, 82.5 lb-ft of torque at 9,750 RPM, 455.3 lbs. wet weight – we can’t help being amazed by what the German engineers could deliver; not that we ever underestimated them, but this is the best power-to-weight ratio of all literbikes so far and this is just a promising debut.
The bike will feature ABS and an extremely advanced traction control system as standard equipment while an HP Gearshift Assistant stands for full-power clutchless upshifts so we’re expecting it to break one track record after another.
Easy to distinguish due to the asymmetrical headlights and uniquely shaped fairing, the Beemer will lead to the development of racing bikes that will be piloted by Troy Corser and Ruben Xaus during the 2010 WSBK Championship. Starting from a street legal bike is the main condition for racing so expect it to go on sale in U.S at the beginning of 2010.
Press release after the break.
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BMW expands their 2009 roadster lineup with the all-new F 800 R model, a motorcycle that is styled like its bigger sibling, the BMW K 1300 R, but relies on its own dynamics and performance in order to make a great impression in the highly competitive European market.
Call it a naked bike or better off, a streetfighter, the 2009 BMW F 800 R meets all the possible requirements to become the perfect mean of transportation around town and a big boys toy out where the roads get twisted and adrenaline starts pumping.
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BMW presents the Lo Rider concept at EICMA in Milan as a new approach towards the roadster style and with plenty customization possibilities available in order for man to become one with the machine. Based on the future rider’s preferences, the muscular looking concept will feature customer combined minor design elements or even customer opted headlamp unit, fuel tank, and front and rear fenders.
Press Release after the break.
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For 2009, BMW Motorrad introduces a freshened-up version of the G 650 X Country, the versatile motorcycle that found its place in people’s hearts and garages world wide. The German bike manufacturer considered that the bike doesn’t quite need a heavy revision so it simply made it more comfy, safer and more appealing.
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With the new K 1200 GT, BMW practically redefines the idea of sport touring by upgrading the bike’s most important features such as the engine and the suspensions. Comfort is, of course, exceptional thanks to an adjustable seat and height-adjustable handlebars.
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With the new R 1200 GS Adventure, BMW Motorrad is now presenting
the third version of the ultimate long-distance enduro for globetrotters
and adventurers.
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With the completely new enduro model, the F 800 GS, BMW Motorrad is not only expanding its range of products available, but also presenting a worthy successor to the totally successful F 650 GS with its single-cylinder engine.
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