R 1200 RS

Sport Touring is given a new face.
Riding dynamics coupled with touring suitability - at the very highest level: that's the R 1200 RS. With its potent engine and stable suspension, the sports touring bike offers more than just a huge amount of riding pleasure. Thanks to its relaxed, sporty seating position and its perfect wind and weather protection, the bike offers an entirely new ride feel when travelling fast and riding along country roads in sporty style.

Performance meets design.
The modern concept of a dynamic blend of sports and touring motorcycle is demonstrated visually too, by means of half fairing featuring symmetrical headlamps derived from two generations of the RR. The elegantly shaped handlebar unit with attached forged aluminium section perfectly combines function and ergonomics.

The elegant and fast travel companion.
The new sports touring bike derives its supreme power from an output of 92 kW (125 bhp) delivered by an air/liquid-cooled 2-cylinder 4-stroke boxer engine with two overhead spur gear driven camshafts and a counterbalance shaft. In order to ensure stability on every country road, the highly active, electronically regulated suspension ASC (Automatic Stability Control) is featured as standard, rounded off with the modes "Rain" and "Road" - likewise standard - to provide an optimum riding experience.

Equipment and accessories add the perfect finishing touch.

The extensive range of optional equipment goes from case holders and luggage rack to cruise control and the convenient "Keyless Ride". The new system case and the practical topcase consummately round off the sports touring bike: perfectly harmonised with the ergonomics and integrated in the motorcycle's overall look as always, they offer a level of travel comfort you would not normally expect of a sports tourer.



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MORE INFO: 2016 HONDA CRF1000L

MORE INFO: 2016 HONDA CRF1000L
Honda’s new Africa Twin arrives early next year as a 2016 model.
June 16, 2015 By John L. Stein 24 Comments
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Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin SPY PHOTO
They say a supertanker takes miles to turn and even longer to stop. Well, that’s just about how quickly Honda has steered toward the liter-adventure bike ranks. Thirteen years after the V-Strom 1000 debuted and 28 years after BMW launched the R100GS, Big Red has finally joined the party with the new 2016 CRF1000L Africa Twin, set to arrive here next year. And talk about late to your own party—the Africa Twin comes 13 years after Honda’s last twin-cylinder ADV bike, the XRV750, departed. One wonders why it took so long, since the segment has grown spectacularly and the R1200GS has long been BMW’s best-selling model worldwide.
Honda revealed little about a True Adventure prototype in Milan last year. And like an annoyingly PC politician, it continued to say nearly nothing about the machine in its most recent press release announcing its 2016 stateside launch. The few teaser photos they’ve sent us are studio images carefully faded to dark right where the naughty bits are hiding. But based on those images, plus the spy photos featured here, here’s what we can share about this new liter-class adventurer:
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin SPY PHOTO #2
The new Africa Twin is a 1000cc (or close) liquid-cooled parallel twin, likely carrying balance shafts to quell vibration. The crank is staggered at 270 degrees in a cross-plane format that should benefit grip, and the DOHC cylinder head has four valves per cylinder. Naturally, there’s fuel injection and a catalytic converter, and the rumored output is 110 horsepower. Available transmissions include a manual and a dual-clutch transmission, a first for the segment and tuned for off-road use.
An aluminum perimeter frame has a steel rear section and carries street-oriented 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels. A blue anodized knob atop the inverted fork suggests adjustable damping. Generous clearance between front fender and tire suggests Honda has actually run this thing through Shrek’s swamp and has provided adequate clearance for knobbies and mud. Triple petal-style discs likely include ABS.
The saddle is a two-piece unit, with the front section apparently height-adjustable, as is the Dakar-style upright windshield. Our eyes spied that the front footpegs are rubber-covered rather than metal cleats; along with chunky mass dampers on the bar ends, this suggests Honda is concerned about mitigating vibration from the big twin. We will see in time. Nothing special is noted about the twin headlights, but the tapered handlebar is clamped atop tall risers for a roomy cockpit.
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin SPY PHOTO #3
The fairing, which blends into a nacelle containing dual radiators, is tallish and narrow, meaning that the Africa Twin has a fighting chance of whacking through the pucker bushes on the LA to Barstow to Vegas, while still providing essential protection on the highway. Bark busters fronted by plastic handguards are standard. Passenger accommodations are modest, with aluminum footpegs and a fixed seat, although grab rails are nicely integrated into a rack.
Honda has worked hard at attracting new customers with value-oriented bikes, so we might presume that the new CRF1000L Africa Twin will be priced competitively with other big ADV entries. As a framework, Suzuki’s 1037cc V-Strom 1000 is $12,699, the 1199cc Yamaha Super Ténéré is $15,090, Triumph’s 1215cc Tiger Explorer is $15,899, the 1170cc BMW R1200GS is $16,175, and KTM’s 1195cc 1190 Adventure is $16,699. If online rumors stick, the Africa Twin could land in the $12,000 to $15,000 range, making it competitive with the cheapest V-Strom on the bottom, while still ducking under the larger “premium brands” on top.
We look forward to Honda’s first ADV literbike, and conducting a big, bad, and dirty Western shootout when it arrives.

http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/06/16/2016-honda-crf1000l-africa-twin-adventure-touring-motorcycle-spy-photos/

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2016 Yamaha Early Release Models—And New Dirt Bikes!

2016 Yamaha Early Release Models—And New Dirt Bikes!

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2016 Yamaha FZ-07

Yamaha and Star have given us a peek into their 2016 lineup of bikes. Yamaha has some cool stuff in the works.

I’m mostly a street rider, so I’ll start with the road bikes. You’ll be glad to hear there are no price increases on any of these models for 2016.

Yamaha’s excellent FZs both get new paint jobs. The FZ-09 now comes in Raven and a nice brilliant Blue, and the FZ-07 is available in Raven or a Tron-esque Matte Silver / Blue. The -07, still $6,990, will hit shops in August, while the -09 will be available in September, still at $8,190.

Star’s popular (the number three seller in the Yamah/Star lineup!) Bolt also gets snazzy new colors. The standard issue Bolt, still $7,990, gets sprayed with either Raven or Deep Blue, while the R-Spec now comes in Rapid Red (obviously the faster color) or Stone Grey, with matching wheel stripes for an extra-sporty look, still at $8,390. Both of these ’16 models will be available in July. We have to wait until fall for the C-Spec details, though.

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2016 Yamaha FZ-09

Ok, some pretty cool new colors. What’s cooler? New dirt bikes!

Serious off-roaders will be stoked to hear that Yamaha is bringing us an entirely new model, the two-stroke (too stoked!) YZ250X, a closed-course competition-oriented woods racer, “the ultimate woods weapon,” available in August for $7,390.

We don’t have specs yet, but Yamaha tells us the 250X will be light and nimble, with a KYB AOS (air and oil separate) fork, a wide-ratio five-speed and power delivery tuned for cross-country racing. Bonus: you get a sidestand!

Yamaha’s best-selling motocross bikes both get engine and chassis updates for ’16, and as with the street machines, no price increases.

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All new 2016 YZ250X

The big news: the YZ450F gets launch control, to help you get the holeshot. It also gets new cam profiles for improved control in the low and mid ranges, clutch and shifting refinements, revised suspension (settings and spring changes, fork offset changed from 23mm to 25mm), and a bigger 270mm front brake. The rear section of the frame has been beefed up, and the motor hangs in new mounts. There’s a host of other small changes, designed to make the big YZ more controllable and give it better feel. It’ll be available in June (that’s now!) for $8,590.

The YZ250F also gets the “lots of refinement” treatment. There’s a new, lighter piston design, and an improved piston cooling sprayer that reduces running temperature in this area by 10° Celsius—a big drop. The 250 gets similar clutch and shifting refinements as the 450, along with additional refinements to the mill and suspension settings changes. It also gets a bigger 270mm front brake. The 250 will be coming to shops near you in July for $7,590.

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2016 YZ450F with 60th Anniversary graphics

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The other YZs (YZ85, YZ125, and YZ250) keep on keepin’ on, again with no price increases, but get black wheels and gold chains. The 125 and 250 are also treated to revised suspension settings.

But for me, the biggest deal for 2016? While I’m probably one of the biggest haters of “bold new graphics” motorcycle marketing, Yamaha is offering both the YZ F models in 60th Anniversary yellow, black and white livery—you know, old school Yamaha cool. Bold old graphics, if you will. These bikes look so good that I’m trying to find a reason to put one in the back of my truck, and I’m definitely no motocrosser.

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Surj is Editor in Chief of San Francisco-based CityBike Magazine and founder of LaneSplittingIsLegal.com.

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2015/06/2016-yamaha-early-release-models-and-new-dirt-bikes/

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The Fastest Motorcycles In The World 2015-2016

The Fastest Motorcycles In The World 2015-2016





Top 10 Fastest Motorcycles in the World In 2015-2016 :- Here in this article I want to tell you about the Top 10 Fastest Motorcycles in the World In 2015-2016. Through the years, there have been a horde of road lawful, unmodified bikes that were tried to have the most astounding top accelerate to a certain given year until a considerably speedier bike was created. Here in this article you will find the information regarding Top 10 Expensive Bikes In The World. Every racer needs a fastest motorcycle to win the race. These quickest cruisers have been made in arrangement and have been accessible to who ever may need to purchase them. So lets come to know about the Top 10 Fastest Bikes in the World. These quickest item model cruisers have been tried under different vague and unequal conditions, and are tried by various distinctive sources. The Hildebrand & Wolfm黮ler was the world’s first and quickest creation bike, yet its top velocity is nothing contrasted with that of the accompanying fastest bikes in the world.

  Top 10 Fastest Motorcycles in the World In 2015-2016

10. Ducati 900ss (135 mph)
The 900ss is an air-cooled desmodromic four stroke 90 V-twin 2-valve cruisers that was produced by Ducati. The 904 cc of this bike creates 80 hp of force, which is the way it remained the world’s quickest cruiser since the time that it was made until 1982, with a top velocity of 135 mph. Just the cinch drive based models are known as the SS.

9. Laverda Jota (140 mph)
The Jota is a 1000cc cruiser fabricated by the Italian maker, Laverda. The new Jota was focused around the Laverda 3c model before it, and after being presented in 1976; it made truly a huge impression. 90 hp of force is created by this cruiser and it can achieve rates of up to 140 mph, which was a top speed in those days.

8. MV Agusta Monza (145 mph)
MV Agusta created the Monza in late 1978 and at the time, the 861 cc Arturo Magni uncommon was likewise being delivered. The Monza was furnished with a camshaft, 4-barrel, twin-overhead motor that sat transversely over the casing and produces 105 hp of greatest force. It additionally had a 5-pace gearbox, permitting it to achieve a top velocity of 145 mph.

7. Honda Vf1000r (150 mph)
In March 1984, the Vf1000r was presented by Honda in Europe. The styling of this bike was a festival of the hustling legacy of the V4 and it was a showcase for the engineering created by Honda on the track. 998 cc’s are uprooted by the Vf1000r’s motor, allowing it a top rate of 150 mph, making it the speediest cruiser of now is the right time.


6. Kawasaki Gpz900r Ninja (151�158 mph)
Kawasaki was creating the Gpz900r somewhere around 1984 and 2003. It is among the first part of the Ninja game bikes creates by Kawasaki. The outline of this bike was progressive for now is the ideal time. What was significantly more progressive that its 16-valve fluid cooled motor conveyed 115 bhp of greatest force and it could achieve top rates of 151 mph.

5. Bimota Yb6 EXUP (170 mph)
In the early 1990s, Bimota picked the EXUP variant of their 1002cc engine to power the Yb6, which made it one of the excellent models of the Rimini manufacturing plant. The Yb6 EXUP produces 145 hp of most extreme force and achieves a 170 mph top speed all because of the DOHC, 5 valves for every barrel, 4-chamber, 4-stroke, transverse motor that it is furnished with.

4. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11 (169�175 mph)
The Kawasaki Heavy Industries created the Kawasaki Heavy Industries somewhere around 1990 and 2001. In whatever remains of the world separated from North America, it was advertised as the ZZ-R1100. After its presentation in 1990, the Ninja ZX-11 held the title of the speediest generation cruiser for 6 years because of its record 169�175 mph top rate and 145 bhp of force.


3. Honda Cbr1100xx Super Blackbird (170�180 mph)
Honda initially made the Honda Cbr1100xx Super Blackbird in 1996, back when its 178.5 mph top pace to take the spot of world’s speediest generation bike from the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11. Despite the fact that the Suzuki Hayabusa assumed control over that title in 1999, Honda kept making the Super Blackbird until 2008. The motorcylce’s 1,137 cc motor delivers 132.9 hp of force.


2. Suzuki Hayabusa (188�194 mph)
Suzuki, the Japanese engine company, initially presented the Hayabusa in 1999, and until 2000, it was the quickest generation bike on the planet for its top velocity of 188�194 mph (303�312 km/h). This bike can create between 151.5�162.6 bhp of drive since it utilizes a 4 chamber, 4 stroke, 16 valve, 1340 cc, DOHC, fluid cooled motor.


1. MV Agusta F4 R 312 (194 mph)


Fastest Motorcycles

MV Agusta discharged the F4 R 312 in late 2007. The F4 R 312 is precisely the same as the F4 1000 R separated from the way that its motor has 183 hp of force, which is 9 hp more. MV Agusta guaranteed that the F4 R 312 can achieve a 312 km/h (194 mph), a claim that was confirmed by Motociclismo magazine in 2010.

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2015 GSX-R1000

2015 GSX-R1000
For more than a decade, the GSX-R1000 was the most successful name in 1,000cc production-based road racing around the globe, earning it the title of The Top Performer. The 2015 Suzuki GSX-R1000 is ready to prove itself to be a legendary motorcycle with amazing throttle response, power, and acceleration at mid-range engine speeds – all with great fuel economy.  Engineering your dream bike to go fast is not the only priority at Suzuki. Bred from the same DNA as our MotoGP machines, the GSX-R1000 draws heavily on Suzuki’s racing expertise.

Commemorating Suzuki’s 2015 return to MotoGP racing, the new GSX-R1000 is dressed in Suzuki Racing Blue to express Suzuki’s spirit and passion for racing. The GSX-R line delivers outstanding braking capabilities with its Brembo calipers and heat-resistant stainless steel brake discs. The bike maneuvers like a dream with a solid chassis design and responsive suspension. The ability to stop as you please, to turn as you command, is just as important to Suzuki as it is to you.

Simply put, the GSX-R1000 offers outstanding engine performance from idle to redline, smooth suspension performance, responsive handling, and superior braking to reclaim its Top Performer status and Own The Racetrack.

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First Look: 2016 Moto Guzzi

First Look: 2016 Moto Guzzi
By Cycle News Staff | 3/18/2015 9:08 PM
 2016 Moto Guzzi Eldorado 1400

2016 Moto Guzzi Eldorado 1400
Moto Guzzi fans got more than they bargained for at Daytona Bike Week recently, with the company unveiling two new 2016 pre-production models in the Eldorado 1400 and Audace 1400, alongside the entire 2015 model range.

Both the Eldorado and Audace utilize the Moto Guzzi California’s 1380cc transverse-twin engine, which pumps out 71 kW of power at 6500 rpm and 87 ft-lb of torque at 2750 rpm, and a similar chassis platform. However, the Eldorado is distinguished by its 16-inch whitewall tires, Nero Classico (red) color scheme, lashings of chrome, sweptback bars and huge fenders and will land in dealerships this May with an RRP of $15,790.
 2016 Moto Guzzi Audace
2016 Moto Guzzi Audace 1400
The Audace is much more of a bruiser, with blackened, well, everything—pretty much the only chrome visible around the top of the forks and headlight. There’s also a low, rider only seat, alloy wheels and footpegs rather than the traditional floorboards. The Audace will go on sale this July for $15,590 in Nero Travelgento (black, in case you forgot) color.
Both machines enjoy the full suite of Moto Guzzi electronics that include three different maps via the Ride-By-Wire throttle, cruise and traction control.
Riders at Daytona Bike Week sampled the Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom and the California 1400 Touring, as well as the award-winning V7 Stone and V7 Special with test rides completely booked out according to Moto Guzzi USA.

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All-new Yamaha YZF-R6 in 2016?

All-new Yamaha YZF-R6 in 2016?
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An all-new, ferociously rapid R1, a heavily revised YZF-R125 and the introduction of the R3 to the learner market: Yamaha has been busy in 2015 bolstering its supersport sector. But what of the R6, as many of you have been enquiring about?

Aside from refinements over the years and subtle evolution, the racers’ favourite and most focused of the rev-hungry 600s has been largely unchanged since the techno-packed 2006 model turned up, claiming a barrage of global racing titles and filling grids worldwide.

44Teeth spoke with Leon Oosterhof, Product Manager of the Supersport range at Yamaha Motor Europe, at the launch of the R3 in Spain. Leon was understandably guarded when quizzed about the possibility of an impending new R6 but didn’t exactly rule one out either.

“Yamaha has chosen to give priority to the new R1 and that has several reasons. The first is that the proportion of 1000cc riders within the supersports segment is considerably larger than 600s, so it makes sense to cater for the 1000cc riders. It’s also down to our ambitions in the superbike class.

“The R6? We are constantly looking out at what to do next, so today I cannot tell you if something will happen, what and when, but you can be sure that we are constantly looking at the supersports segment.

“To be frank, of course we cannot do everything at the same time, right? We have to set priorities and in this case, the sequence was R1/R1M, the R3, and we will see what’s next!”

In theory, the unloved R6 should be next inline. When Yamaha teased the public with the three-cylinder concept a few years back, many assumed the CP3 motor would slot into the R6. Instead, Yamaha opted for a naked roadster in the bonkers MT-09. Given the success of Triumph and MV Agusta utilising the highly versatile three-pot powerplant in their ‘600s’, will Yamaha follow the trend?

“Possibly. CP3 is an engine that we really appreciate, and in general we are working more towards a platform strategy, looking at an engine that can be suitable for several segments. It is possible and could make sense.”

The triple layout not only makes for unrivalled engine dynamics and a saucy soundtrack, but also a narrow, compact chassis. Please Yamaha, please. Thanks. Bye…

http://44teeth.com/new-yamaha-yzf-r6-2016/

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NM4 HOUNDA

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NM4 Design
Side view design

The bold contour surface and the large overhang of the front fairing jut out to the right and left, with

the side view mirror built into the front fairing, to give a massive feel to the front area. In contrast, the

 low and small rear area presents a sharp form creating a unique styling design overall for the NM4-

01/02. At the same time, ensuring a seat height of 650 mm, the lowest among Honda’s large

motorcycles, has successfully created a riding position with a lower eye level for the rider. The

distinctive field of vision with the meter in direct sight creates a riding position yielding the image of

the rider slipping into the cockpit. In this position, the rider sits astride the motorcycle to complete the overall form of the NM4, with a sense of oneness between rider and machine.

NM4-01 <Designer's rendering. Details may differ from product specs.>NM4-01 <Designer's rendering. Details may differ from product specs.>


Front face design
The fairing highlights the unique character of the NM4-01/02 in the most prominent way, providing

sufficient wind protection while achieving a front-massive design. The bold contour of the fairing has

 an original layout, with utility boxes in the front to the right and left, LED turn signals on the front end, and built-in mirrors on the both ends. The LED headlight, which leaves a forward glare impression, is positioned further inward from the front turn signals and highlights the presence of the

fairing while complementing the unique face design of the NM4-01/02.
The wide front face connects to the tank shelter with an integrated design feel, forming the most characteristic styling design of the NM4, along with its rear view.


Front cowl design (Front face)
Front cowl design (Front face)
NM4-01 <Designer’s rendering. Details may differ from product specs>


Seat design
The seat shape of the NM4-01/02 plays a significant role in creating the distinct overall form. To create the cockpit position that personifies the NM4-01/02, a movable pillion seat with backrest functions supporting the rider’s riding posture and a seat shape ensuring just the right hold is used for improving rider comfort. The design also allows for tandem riding when the backrest is made flat. The backrest structure enables longitudinal adjustments among 4 positions (4 steps at 25-mm intervals) and switching among 3 steps for the backrest angle.


This setup allows a wide of range of riders with different body builds to enjoy riding the model in comfort.
To spice up the seat design, real sewing using red thread was performed for the stitched line, marking a clear distinction from the commonly used molded products, and offering pride of ownership to riders who are keen for things that are authentic.


Upright seating pillion seat (Backrest with angle adjustment)Upright seating pillion seat (Backrest with angle adjustment)
Upright seating pillion seat (Backrest with longitudinal adjustment)Upright seating pillion seat (Backrest with longitudinal adjustment)
Rear design
The rear quarter view of the NM4-01/02 offers an angle that brings out the best attractiveness of this model with its ultra-wide tires and low form. This is where the designers focused on the most along with the front design. The LED taillight is installed on the simple-contour rear cowl, and the sharpened rear shape helps accentuate the powerful front-massive form. The clearly visible wide tires highlight the unique atmosphere of the NM4-01/02. Boasting an integrated feel with the body and the perceived volume, the rear design of the NM4-02 creates an impressive rear view. A utility space where the rider can place small personal articles is secured on the right and left of the body, each with a capacity of about 7.5 liters.


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Coloring concept


For the coloring, simple and cool monotone colors are used as the basic colors. Avoiding the use of ordinary stripes and any eye-catching logo with impact, the NM4 logo is instead casually etched onto

the sides of the rear cowl through concave molding, highlighting the model’s simple yet unique design character. The central area of the vehicle body consists of components coordinated in black

from front to rear, with black used exclusively around the engine as well, to accentuate the model’s distinctive coloring design.


<European model> NM4 Vultus: The name “VULTUS” appears on the stickers, located under the concave molding of the NM4 logo on the sides of the rear cowl.


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2016 BMW S1000XR

2016 BMW S1000XR
Tall new 4-cylinder sport-tourer Beemer goes on sale in the US soon.
May 25, 2015 By Bruno dePrato 26 Comments
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BMW S1000XR static side view

The BMW S1000XR was unveiled at the EICMA show in Milan last November, and the production version of this tall-in-the-saddle sport-tourer is already on sale in Europe. More significant to Cycle World readers, the S1000XR goes on sale in the US very soon, priced at $16,350. As you may recall, the BMW S1000XR is based on a de-tuned version of the S1000’s 4-cylinder engine, one of the most advanced engines in production today. It has significantly oversquare bore and stroke measurements (80.0mm x 49.7) and it features 4 valves per cylinder that are set at a very narrow included angle for a very compact combustion chamber profile.
In the S1000RR, this engine reaches a claimed 200 hp. In the new S1000XR, BMW Motorrad says the powerplant produces 160 horsepower at 11,000 rpm, with 82.6 pound-feet of torque arriving at 9,250 rpm. The compression ratio is a relatively moderate 12.0:1, but BMW Motorrad still specifies the need for premium 95 RON fuel.
2016 BMW S1000XR on-road action
Nevertheless, power remains at a very exciting level for a bike of this kind. The inline-4 has 33.5mm inlet valves and 27.2mm exhausts, and it breathes through a 48mm throttle body. The engine is bolted to the twin-spar frame, and it serves as a stressed member that serves to stiffen the whole structure.
The chassis has a classic layout, with an inverted 46mm fork in front and a link-actuated single shock in the rear, both units from Sachs. Also, it appears that the front-end geometry will offer a good compromise between agility—with 64.5 degrees of steering head angle—and stability—with an abundant 4.6 inches of trail. This new BMW runs on 17-inch wheels at both ends, with a 120/70-17 tire in front and a 190/55-17 rear. Tires are Pirelli Diablo Rosso radials.
Anyone thinking that the new BMW S1000XR is some sort of high-power enduro can leave the room; this is an ADV sportbike. It’s big. It has a 61-inch wheelbase and a seat that’s 33 inches above the ground. Yet BMW Motorrad was able to keep the claimed curb weight to just above 500 pounds.
2016 BMW S1000XR cornering action
Acceleration and top-speed potential may get close to superbike territory, and large brakes—featuring twin 320mm rotors and Brembo four-piston front calipers—will provide plenty of stopping power. The standard electronics suite includes BMW Automatic Stability Control, with the optional Pro Riding Mode that offers Dynamic and Dynamic Pro modes, plus Dynamic Traction Control and ABS Pro. By the simple push of a button, riders can select between Road and Rain throttle response settings.
Other attractive options include ESA electronically managed suspension and Gearshift Assist Pro, which allows convenient clutchless shifting without shutting off the throttle. Standard electronic instrumentation offers a large range of information, including a settable “shifting flash” that tells the rider the optimal rpm for an upshift. The S100XR also has display indicators for the heated grips, cruise control, and ESA suspension.
2016 BMW S1000XR with full touring pack
In Europe, optional equipment is available in two packages: The Touring Package includes Dynamic ESA, heated grips, pannier mountings, preparation for navigation system (including the multi-controller) plus a centerstand and a luggage rack. The Dymanic Package includes Pro Riding Modes (including DTC and ABS Pro, Shift Assist Pro), cruise control, and LED turning lights.
Although we haven’t ridden this new BMW yet, the S1000XR appears to be a very versatile touring bike with great potential and comfort, plus excellent handling qualities.

http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/05/25/2016-bmw-s1000xr-sport-tourer-motorcycle-arrives-in-united-states-soon/

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