New product BMW Eicma Motorcycle Show, Milan ( Italy )

BMW R 1200 RT

As always, the acronym RT is an epitome of comfortable and dynamic travel on two wheels. Thanks to a new engine and a sleek profile, with the new edition of the R 1200 RT BMW Motorrad once again sets the benchmark perfect combination of comfortable ride and sporty dynamics.

The new engine is based on the Boxer engine in the BMW R 1200 GS . The engine delivers 92 kW (125 hp) at 7750 rev / min and reaches a peak torque of 125 Nm at 6500 r / min .

For the year in the new R 1200 RT the motor shaft and the alternator have been equipped with centrifugal masses higher , so as to offer a function of the engine even more comfortable. Furthermore, the main demands for comfort are met through an elongated secondary transmission that in turn reduces the engine speed .

For a setting of precision according to personal needs, the new R 1200 RT offers two driving modes and Automatic Stability Control ASC (Automatic Stability Control) as standard. The two driving modes “Rain ” and ” Road” allow you to tailor the R 1200 RT for most road conditions. The optional ” Driving Mode Pro” also includes driving mode “Dynamic ” and the Hill Start Control. The driving mode “Dynamic ” lets find out the sporty side of the R 1200 RT , while Hill Start Control function facilitates the arrest and hill start .

Another novelty is the world supplied as an optional transmission electro assisted BMW Pro , available as an option . Schemes most important for driving, the transmission electro assisted BMW Pro allows you to shift up or shift without activating the clutch or the accelerator , thus contributing to greater comfort and at the same time fostering dynamism.

BMW S 1000 R 

The BMW S 1000 R is a new Roadster based on the S 1000 RR.

An image from the Roadster combined with a strong emotional super sports bike driving dynamics: this is the BMW S 1000 R.

Derived directly from the S 1000 RR supersports, the new naked bike BMW Motorrad exploits the innovative technique. The close affinity with the “RR” is recognizable at first sight in all perspectives.
Reduced to its essentials, the new S 1000 R anticipates a marked dynamism. Thanks to its concept developed to the last detail, with an engine with 160 hp and a weight of 207 kg and equipped with Race-ABS, ASC and two driving modes as standard, the new BMW S 1000 R sets new benchmark in Dynamic Roadster segment.

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