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These days,
is mostly associated with automobiles, but the German automaker’s first cars were preceded by a few years with a range of
. The two-wheeled division continues now as BMW Motorrad and offers a range of both sport and adventure bikes. Today, the company announced an updated 2019 lineup, including a new line of M options and M Performance parts for the S 1000 RR.
The new S 1000 RR is both lighter and more powerful than its direct predecessor. There was a heavy emphasis on weight reduction. Power comes from a 1-liter inline four that’s 8.8-pounds lighter than before. Thanks to some trick BMW tech, the engine has ShiftCam variable valve timing as well as variable stroke on the intake valves. U.S.-spec models make 205 horsepower at 13,500 rpm and 83 pound-feet of torque at 11,000 rpm. Overall weight is down to 434 pounds, though models with the M Package see weight drop to just 427 pounds. Other changes include a revised suspension geometry, an upgraded ABS system and revised instrument cluster.
The S 1000 RR will have both an optional M package as well as a range of M performance parts. BMW Motorrad says this is the first time parts like these have been offered on a bike like this. The M package includes a
livery, carbon-fiber wheels, a lightweight battery, an M chassis kit with rear ride height adjustment and swingarm pivot, an sport seat and a Pro Mode that alters drive settings. Details on the other performance parts are unclear. In collaboration with Shaun Muir Racing, BMW Motorrad Motorsports will enter the S 1000 RR in the 2019 FIM World Superbike Championship.
In addition to the S 1000 RR sport bike, BMW Motorrad is updating its roadster, touring and adventure motorcycles, too. Like the S 1000 RR, the R 1250 R, R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure benefit from BMW’s ShiftCam technology. The tech helps improve low-end horsepower and torque on the larger 1.25-liter boxer 2-cylinder engine. Horsepower is now at 136 and torque is up to 92 pound-feet. Additionally, the new engine reduces emissions and improves
. Other changes to the engine include a new cam chain, a revised oil supply, twin-jet injection valves and a new exhaust system.
The R 1250 RS and R 1250 GS Adventure both get standard LED headlights. All three models have optional LED daytime running lights. There are upgrades like a 6.5-inch instrument display and range of new optional equipment like handlebars, seats and colors.
The new F 850 GS Adventure packs a new boxer 2-cylinder engine making 92 horsepower and 69 pound-feet of torque. It has a new steel bridge frame, an upside-down telescopic fork, a two-sided aluminum swing arm and a central spring strut. Like the other motorcycles, it gets a full-color 6.5-inch display and optional LED lighting. The 6-gallon fuel tank is good for 342 miles of range.
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