It is equipped with a 1-liter 207-horsepower engine.
BMW Motorrad, the motorcycle brand and division of the German automobile manufacturer BMW, has unveiled the prototype M 1000 XR motorcycle.
It is billed as “a long-distance sports bike with a long range and super-sport dynamics”. The bike was designed to ride well on country roads as well as on the track.
The company hasn’t revealed much about the prototype, but it has a short windshield and swept-back headlights with integrated daytime running lights. The manufacturer stated that the seat position provides better control of the bike, especially in supersport mode. Closer inspection also reveals carbon fiber components and XR decals.
Lightweight and powerful BMW Motorrad M 1000 XR motorcycle unveiled
The motorcycle received a four-cylinder 1 liter engine from the S 1000 RR with ShiftCam technology. BMW said the engine has been adapted for use in the M 1000 XR and has 207 hp. The company also noted that the motorcycle can reach a top speed of around 280 km/h.
The company also noted that the M 1000 XR will be offered with the M Competition package, which provides “a further reduction in weight and even an increase in dynamics.”
The motorcycle weighs 223 kg with a full tank, the price has not yet been announced.
