BMW At EICMA 2019: BMW F 900 XR, F 900 R, S 1000 XR

The acronym "XR" does not lie. The new 900 is the second component belonging to the BMW Adventure Sports family. Based on the new twin-cylinder platform shared with the “R” model, the BMW F 900 XR features a dynamic yet comfortable riding.[gallery size="full" ids="12574,12575,12576"]This new steed is equipped with a 270° twin-cylinder inline 895 cc engine capable of 105 hp and 92 Nm maximum torque. It comes with unique high specifications from a technical point of view, such as adaptive cornering light, connectivity features, and various Riding Modes. It will be also available in a 48cc version suitable for beginners with A2 driving license.The BMW F 900 R has been completely redesigned from the ground up. As a matter of fact, BMW technicians revamped not only the GS range but also its F 900R mid-sized naked, in order to obtain the perfect dynamic balance between performance and lightness. Compared to that of the GS, the engine of the F 900R increases in displacement up to 895 cc and capable of 105 hp while it continues to adopt the usual layout.[gallery size="full" ids="12568,12569,12570,12572,12573,12571"]The frame is first. The suspensions are new and the possibility of adopting (only at the rear) the ESA semi-active suspension system is confirmed. The F 900 R is equipped with two Riding Modes while the “Pro" Riding Modes are offered as optional. This machine will be also available in a new 35 kW version, suitable for riders with an A2 driver's license.Among the new sports touring bikes featured at the Milan Motorcycle Exhibition, the BMW S 1000 XR. Deriving its 4-cylinder engine from the S 1000 RR model, this machine has been greatly upgraded, in order to improve both efficiency and lightness, starting with the frame.[gallery size="full" ids="12581,12578,12582,12579,12580"]Weight has also been reduced by around 10 kg while the engine performance in terms of maximum power and torque - 165 hp at 11.000 rpm while the torque peak is 114 Nm at 9.250 rpm - has been maintained. Electronics are even more advanced than in the past thanks to the IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) platform, capable to manage controls and semi-active suspensions.