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BMW HP2 Sport (2011)

FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
BMW HP2 Sport. Throttle up. Blast off.

With a staggering 130 horsepower, the HP 2 Sport features the most powerful Boxer engine ever designed by BMW Motorrad. For the first time ever, double overhead camshafts are included in our famous opposed twin cylinder motor, kicking out even more revs. Making the HP2 Sport even more track-ready is new Quickshifter technology, which means faster gear changes without having to chop the throttle or use the clutch. Add a fully adjustable Ohlins sport front and rear suspension, Radial mounted Brembo Monobloc brakes, a lightweight carbon fiber aerodynamic fairing, not to mention forged racing wheels and tires and a MotoGP-inspired cockpit that computes lap times and other racing data, and the result is one of the most advanced sport bikes to ever scorch the tarmac.

Outstanding race results are inexorably linked with BMW Motorrad’s flat twin “Boxer” models. So it is an obvious step to build a high-end version! The result is the BMW HP2 Sport: the uncompromising realisation of the 24-Hour Endurance racer as a road machine. 100 per cent motor racing genes, licensed for the road. An exclusive sports machine by BMW Motorrad for motor racing connoisseurs and 2-cylinder enthusiasts which puts racing expertise into serial production – with power and authenticity. With an incredible air/oil-cooled 98 kW (133 bhp) and 115 Nm – a unique performance for a serial production “Boxer”!

For ambitious sports riders, the BMW HP2 Sport is the non plus ultra: consistent lightweight construction, excusive details and top-class materials give it truly unique quality. The self-supporting front and rear sections in carbon, even lighter forged wheels and filigree components reduce the dry weight to an impressive 178 kg. Exclusive motor racing features to be found in serial production for the first time such as the shift assistant which allows shifting without accelerator release and clutch disengagement, and the DOHC cylinder head with its four radially arranged valves. A maximum engine speed of 9500 rpm provides pure Grand Prix feeling! Speed fans can enjoy complete banking freedom since the aerodynamic high-quality steel exhaust system has been moved under the engine and seat and ends in an attractive rear silencer in the single-section rear. The large-volume silencer provides an inimitable “Boxer” sound - an acoustic thrill for racers. The 2D GP dashboard derived from Moto-GP racing provides all information to the cockpit. The chassis, ergonomics and vehicle geometry are individually adjustable, guaranteeing excellent handling. This orientation to the rider’s personality is highlighted by the use of carbon: due the consistency of this material the trim is made almost entirely by hand, making every BMW HP2 Sport a unique specimen.

In short: the refinement of the BMW HP2 Sport combines impressively high riding performance and exclusive visual appearance to provide maximum riding pleasure as you have never experienced it on a flat twin “Boxer” before!

2011 BMW HP2 Sport Features

When BMW Motorrad presented the BMW HP2 Sport in autumn 2007, a dream came true for many boxer fans. Not only is the BMW HP2 Sport still the sportiest and most powerful series production flat twin of all time tailored to meet the needs of ambitious two-cylinder sports riders – its numerous exclusive details used up to now only in motorsports which entered series production for the first time on the HP2 Sport are truly fascinating.

Now BMW Motorrad is following up with the road-licensed “HP2 Sport Motorsport” special model.

The HP2 Sport achieved numerous successes in scores of races all over the world in the past 3 years, among other things with the BMW Motorrad Works Team in selected Endurance World Cup races. The racing boxer took part in renowned 24-hour classics such as Le Mans or Bol d'Or.

Like the factory machines the fairing, fuel tank, seat bench, front mudguard and engine spoiler are painted in the BMW Motorsport colours Alpine White, Lupine Blue metallic and Magma Red. The forged aluminium wheels are in Lupine Blue metallic at the front and Alpine White at the rear. In addition this exclusive special edition with the green and black start number areas on the seat body as well as the factory sticker set is visually very close to the successful BMW Motorrad Motorsport works motorcycle.

The HP2 Sport Motorsport has the same technical basis as the HP2 Sport launched in 2007. The flat twin engine equipped with double overhead camshafts and high-engine-speed capable cam followers used for valve operation delivers 98 kW (133 hp) at 8750 rpm. Maximum torque is 115 Nm at 6000 rpm, maximum engine speed being 9500 rpm.

The stainless steel exhaust system runs underneath the engine and generates the inimitable throaty boxer sound from a silencer which is aerodynamically well placed under the seat bench.

A further exclusive racing feature is the shift assistant in conjunction with the closely synchronised gearbox which permits fast upshifting without having to operate the clutch or stop accelerating. In order to reverse the shift pattern for motorracing if required, a respective substitution pressure sensor is available as an option.

The equipment and suspension of the BMW HP2 Sport Motorsport also features motorracing technology. The spring elements of the Öhlins sports suspension are fully adjustable and a Brembo braking system with radially bolted monoblock four-piston fixed callipers ensures optimum deceleration even in tough motorracing conditions.

Optimum ergonomics are ensured by the adjustable foot rest system, the cast aluminium adjustable handlebar ends as well as the radial-hand Magura instruments. The standard 2D dashboard, which stems directly from MotoGP racing, provides the rider with conventional information as well as with lap times and further motorsports relevant data.

Lightweight construction was a major factor in designing all components. This not only includes the self-supporting front fairing and the self-supporting rear made of carbon or the weight-optimised forged wheels, but also hidden details such as the lightweight generator used in motorsports.

With a dry weight of only 178 kilograms (199 kg fully fuelled according to the DIN norm), the BMW HP2 Sport Motorsport provides playful handling and great motorsports potential, be it on country roads or on the racetrack.

As an option BMW Motorrad offers ABS especially adapted for sports use. An additional pressure sensor in the front brake circuit permits more sensitive brake regulation and prevents the control unit from releasing the front brake too early when weight is taken off the rear wheel suddenly. The ABS can also be deactivated for racetrack use.

The HP2 Sport Motorsport is now available for order and limited to 400 units

Specifications
USA MSRP - $25,500 USD

Engine
Type Air/oil-cooled 2-cylinder 4-stroke flat twin ('Boxer'), two camshafts, four valves per cylinder in radial arrangement, central balancer shaft
Bore x stroke 101 mm x 73 mm
Capacity 1,170 cc
Rated output over 133 bhp (98 kW) at 8,750 rpm
Max. torque 85 lb/ft (115 Nm) at 6,000 rpm
Compression ratio 12.5 : 1
Mixture control / engine management Electronic intake pipe injection / BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, single-spark ignition
Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3

Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed over 120 mph (200 km/h)
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h no data available
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h no data available
Fuel type Unleaded premium

Electrical system
Alternator Three-phase alternator 480 W
Battery 12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free

Power transmission
Clutch 180 mm dry, single plate w/ hydraulic actuation
Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth
Drive Enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints

Chassis / brakes
Frame Tubular steel space frame, front and rear made of self-supporting carbon
Front wheel location / suspension Telelever, spring pre-load continuously variable, compression damping, rebound damping and vehicle height adjustable
Rear wheel location / suspension EVO Paralever, Öhlins central spring strut, spring pre-load continuously adjustable, rebound and compression damping adjustable, vehicle height adjustable
Suspension travel front / rear 4.1 in (104 mm) / 4.7in (119 mm)
Wheelbase 58.5 in (1,485 mm)
Castor 3.4 in (86 mm)
Steering head angle 66 °
Wheels Milled cast aluminium wheels
Rim, front 3.50 x 17"
Rim, rear 6 x 17"
Tyres, front 120/70 ZR 17
Tyres, rear 190/55 ZR 17
Brake, front Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, 320 mm diameter, Brembo monobloc 4-piston caliper
Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston floating caliper
ABS BMW Motorrad ABS as optional extra, deactivation function, with brake pressure detection

Dimensions / weights
Length 84 in (2,135 mm)
Width (incl. mirrors) 29.5 in (750 mm)
Height (excl. mirrors) 45.8 in (1,163 mm)
Seat height, unladen weight 32.7 in (830 mm)
Inner leg curve, unladen weight 71.3 in (1810 mm)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) 439 lb (199 kg)
Dry weight 2) 392 lb (178 kg)
Permitted total weight 728 lb (330 kg)
Payload (with standard equipment) 289 lb (131 kg)
Usable tank volume 4.2 U.S. gallons (16 litres)
Reserve approx. .8 U.S. gallons (3 litres)

Suzuki Titan 115 Specs

Yamaha release Yamaha Xeon, higher spec Mio, and Bajaj release it’s light sport bike Pulsar 135, and Suzuki have it’s own strategy, it focus on cub bike type and release the newer version of Suzuki Smash. It come in the name of Suzuki Titan which bring 115cc four stroke engine.

As we know that there have been Honda Absolute Revo and Yamaha Vega in the market, so we can note that Titans projected to beat the existing Revo and Vega. Will market give good responds like when Smash were released in the first time, the time will show ..
Well, below are the detail specification of Suzuki Tintans, read carefully and compare it with other alternatives you may interested before you buy,.. Reasonable enough I think ..

Dimensi (mm)
Panjang	1.93
Lebar	655.00
Tinggi	1.05
Jarak Sumbu Roda	1.24
Jarak Mesin ke tanah	140.00
Tinggi Sadel	755.00
Berat Kg	100.00
Mesin
Type
Kapasitas	113 cc
Diameter x Langkah	51,0 x 55,2
Perbandingan Kompresi	9,5 : 1
Tenaga Maks (PS@rpm)	8,4 @8.000
Torsi Mas (Nm@rpm)	9,9 @5.000
Karburator	Mikuni VM 18SH

Pulsar 135cc

Bajaj seems to be serious to sell sport bike in Indonesian market. After being success selling 200 CC and 180cc, Bajaj Auto Indonesia now bring it’s 135cc variant to enter Indonesian market. 135cc class sport bike is not usual in Indonesia. None of Japanese manufacturer selling sport bike with 135cc engine, but always 125, 150, 160, and 200cc like Suzuki Thunder, Yamaha Vixion, Honda Mega Pro, and Honda Tiger. Below are it’s specification for you to consider whether it’s qualified enough to buy..

Features ::
* Bikini headlight faring, LED tail lamps, clip on handle bar, split seats, split grab rail, single down tube frame
* ExhausTEC (Torque Expansion Chamber)* technology for the exhaust technology.
* 4 Valve DTS-i, 135cc, 13.5Ps
* 5 speed gearbox
* 5 spoke alloy wheels
* LED tail lamps
* Electric start with auto choke
* Suspension – Telescopic front suspension with anti friction bushes and Nitrox rear suspension (Nitrogen Oxide assisted gas shocker with 5 step adjustable suspension)
* Battery charge indicator
* Twin pilot lamps and pass switch
* Front disc brake
Technical Specifications ::
* Engine Type : 4 stroke, air cooled, 4- valve, single cylinder, DTS-i engine.
* Displacement : 134.66 cc
* Maximum power : 13.4 @ 9000 rmp
* Maximum torque : 11.4 @ 7500
* Electric and self start
* Front and Rear alloy wheels
* Fuel tank 8 litres and 2.5 litres reserve
* Auto choke
* Digital speedometer, Tripmeter and Tachometer
* Fuel Gauge
* Ground Clearance 170 mm
* Wheelbase 1325 mm

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Perawatan Busi

Periksalah busi 1.000 km pertamadan setiap 3.000 km selanjutnya. Ganti busi setiap 6.000 km Mengabaikan perawatan busi akan mengakibatkan mesin sukar dihidupkan dan berkurang tenaganya. Bila busi digunakan dalam waktu yang cukup lama, elektroda sedikit demi sedikit akan aus terbakar dan akan terjadi endapan arang di sekitar bagian dalam busi. Sesuai jadwal perawatan berkala, busi harus dikeluarkan untuk diperiksa, dibersihkan dan disetel jarak celah busi. Penimbunan arang di dalam kepala busi menghalangi percikan bunga api dan mengakibatkan gangguan pembakaran. Bersihkan arang busi secara berkala. Bila elektroda bagian tengah aus sama sekali, maka busi harus diganti dan celahnya disetel dengan menggunakan alat ukur ketebalan (tickness gauge). Tips : 1. Periksa kondisi pembakaran pada busi. Bila tidak normal ganti sesuai spesifikasi. 2. Kencangkan busi dalam kepala cylinder sesuai dengan kekencangan yang telah ditentukan.

Perawatan Rantai sepeda motor suzuki

Demi keamanan pengendara, periksalah selalu kondisi dan setelan rantai sebelum memakai sepeda motor. Pada pelaksanaan pemeriksaan berkala, pada tiap 1.000 km, periksalah kondisi kemungkinan kerusakan rantai berikut ini : 1. Pin kendor atau terlepas 2. Mata rantai rusak. 3. Mata rantai macet atau oblak 4. Melampaui batas pemakaian atau aus 5. Setelan rantai tidak tepat. Penyetelan Rantai Penggerak Setel ketegangan rantai penggerak setiap 1.000 km dengan cara di bawah ini, hingga didapatkan ketegangan 5- 25 mm.

Ganti Motor Starter SMASH

Motor starter atau awam lebih mengenalnya dengan dinamo starter, sangat membantu kemudahan untuk menghidupkan mesin. Pada kondisi bagaimana pun, motor dapat dihidupkan dengan menekan tombol. Tentu tidak demikian dengan starter kaki (kick starter). Agar motor starter bisa digunakan, tentu saja ada syaratnya. Pertama, aki harus oke. Syarat berikutnya, kabel-kabel antara aki dengan tombol starter di setang, relay starter (di belakang bawah) dan motor starter harus bagus. Gangguan motor starter tidak bisa hidup umumnya adalah aki yang soak. Dua komponen lainnya, seperti relay dan tombol agak jarang. Namun, motor starternya sendiri juga bisa bermasalah. Apalagi, bila umur pakai motor sudah cukup lama Cara paling gampang memastikan motor starter rusak, saat tombol ditekan, terdengar bunyi, "Clek," namun motor tidak bisa membuat mesin hidup. Lebih pastikan lagi, sediakan lampu 12 volt yang sudah dilengkapi kawat. Buka terminal kabel motor starter. Hubungkan salah satu kabel terminal dan satu lagi ke massa (mesin). Bila lampu hidup saat tombol starter ditekan, dipastikan motor starternya bermasalah. Brush Menghilang Setelah dipakai sekian lama, salah satu komponen motor yang bisa "menghilang" adalah borstel atau brush, yang menghubungkan listrik dari aki ke angker atau rotor motor starter. Foto di bawah ini memperlihatkan kondisi motor starter Shogun yang sudah digunakan 6 tahun lebih. Selain brush (salah satu) habis, juga menumpuk kotoran yang berasal dari gesekan angker dan brush dan juga uap oli dari ruang mesin. Maklum, karet sekat motor starter makin lama kemampuannya juga menurun. Kalau sudah begini, motor starter harus diganti satu unit. Karena brush motor starter dan pegasnya tidak dijual secara eceran. Tidak terlalu sulit melepas motor starter dari mesin. Yang agak susah justru melepas baut yang panjangnya 9 cm. Sebelum membuka baut ini, sebaiknya bagian dratnya yang mengikat rumah motor starter disemprot anti karat (WD40). Setelah itu baru dibuka dengan obeng ketok (impact driver). Saat memasang, yang harus diperhatikan adalah sil pada motor starter. Jangan sampai lupa atau hilang karena ini menyebabkan oli dari mesin berkurang atau mesin jadi kotor.

Tips Penggantian Oli Mesin Suzuki New Shogun 125, ( FL 125 )

Suzuki New Shogun 125 yang mengadopsi mesin tipe FL 125 telah mendapat beberapa penyempurnaan pada dapur pacunya. Antara lain, minimnya getaran dan bunyi mesin, perpindahan gigi yang sempurna, peningkatan performa mesin, irit bahan bakar dan rendah emisi gas buang. Untuk mendukung kelancaran kinerja teknologi pada mesin ini, dianjurkan untuk melakukan perawatan berkala pada New Shogun 125 di bengkel resmi Suzuki, diantaranya penggantian oli mesin. "Agar jeroan mesin tetap awet dan terawat dengan baik, kita wajib melakukan penggantian oli mesin sesuai buku petunjuk," ujar Pendi Suryanda, Senior Instruktur Mekanik Suzuki R2. Untuk penggantian oli pada tipe mesin FL 125 ini, Suzuki telah melakukan inovasi untuk mempermudah dalam pengurasan oli mesin. Lubang buang oli yang biasanya terdapat di bawah mesin, dipindah ke sebelah kiri mesin dekat tuas perseneling. Dengan adanya lubang pembuangan oli di samping, memudahkan kita untuk membuka dan mengencangkan baut, hal ini juga dapat menghindari terjadinya aus pada baut dan lubang buang. Tak hanya itu, pada mesin New Shogun 125 sudah tidak menggunakan stik pengontrol oli. Dan sebagai gantinya, terdapat lubang pengontrol oli yang transparan. Sehingga memudahkan untuk mengecek apakah oli berkurang atau tidak. Untuk menjaga fungsi pelumasan tetap terjaga dengan baik, New Shogun 125 dilengkapi dengan filter oli yang terletak bersebelahan dengan lubang buang oli. "Kita mesti sedikit teliti pada posisi atau penempatan filter oli ini. Jangan sampai posisi filter oli terbalik, ini akan menghambat sirkulasi oli ke seluruh komponen mesin," terang Pendi. Hal ini bisa mengakibatkan keausan dan kerusakan yang fatal pada komponen mesin New Shogun 125 Anda.   Langkah-Langkah Buka penutup lubang pembuangan oli samping lalu periksa dan keluarkan filter oli Perhatikan petunjuk yang tertera di atas filter oli, lalu masukan kembali ke tempat pembuangan oli

Panduan Aman Berkendara Sepeda Motor Suzuki

Kecepatan dan Jarak Henti Bila pengendara sepeda motor ingin menghentikan kendaraannya, pengendara menarik atau menginjak pedal rem. Tapi kendaraan pastinya tidak akan langsung berhenti namun butuh jarak lebih jauh dari titik pengendara tadi mengerem. Jarak ini disebut jarak berhenti. Jarak berhenti artinya jarak yang dibutuhkan kendaraan untuk berhenti total. (Rumus: Empty distance + Braking distance). Empty Distance Empty Distance adalah jarak saat dimana pengendara menyadari harus mengerem. Kalau diumpamakan sebagai waktu, maka empty distance berkisaran 1 detik. Braking Distance Braking Distance adalah jarak yang dibutuhkan kendaraan untuk berhenti total mulai dari pengendara mengoperasikan rem. Bila kecepatan kendaraan semakin cepat, braking distance akan semakin panjang. Berarti waktu yang dibutuhkan kendaraan untuk berhenti akan semakin lama. Selain itu braking distance juga tergantung pada kondisi permukaan jalan. Oleh karena itu pada kondisi jalan licin atau berpasirm pengendara diharap mengurangi kecepatan dan lebih berhati-hati. Jarak Berhenti Jaga jarak kendaraan anda dengan kendaraan di depan Kondisi jalan Jarak Ideal Contoh Permukaan jalan kering 0.5 x angka speedometer 100 km/jam = 50 m Permukaan jalan menurun 1.5 x 0.5 x angka speedometer 100 km/jam = 75 m Jarak Berhenti Jenis Rem Sepeda Motor Drum Brake Berada pada bagian roda depan atau belakang. Di dalamnya terdapat brake shoe yang akan menekan dinding drum brake bila pengendara menarik tuas rem. Tekanan pada dinding menghasilkan gaya gesek sehingga kecepatan sepeda motor berkurang. Disc Brake Pada umumnya digunakan di bagian roda depan. Di dalam struktur disc brake terdapat disc pad. Disc pad mendapat tekanan dari caliper yang terdorong karena tekanan minyak rem. Akibat tekanan ini, disc pad bergesekan denga piringan rem. Jenis Rem Sepeda Motor Disc brake terdiri dari - Master cylinder di setang - Caliper di front fork - Disc di wheel Brake Drum Komponen berputar bersama velg. Di dalamnya terdapat brake shoe. Kecepatan dan Daya Tubruk Semakin tinggi kecepatan, semakin besar daya tubruk yang akan diterima. Ilustrasi di bawah bisa dijadikan patokan untuk memahami hubungan kecepatan dan daya tubruk. Ilustrasi: Tabel di bawah menggambarkan daya tubruk pada kecepatan: - 60 km/jam = jatuh dari gedung lantai 5 - 70 km/jam = jatuh dari gedung lantai 7 - 90 km/jam = jatuh dari gedung lantai 10

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Honda Tiger Cool and Extreme Modification

This modification motor tiger is very nice and cool for biker to have any style in thestreet. Streetfighter, hot rod, annoyance antagonism attending or a attending is the breeze of modifications of the builders followed the action of motor check or duck. But Eriko, Kiko Custom accommodation from Pontianak, West Kalimantan not can alike acknowledgment his assignment on the 2006 Honda Tiger.

He said, the actualization is still unclear. Instead, he asserted buck appearance. Category can be entered as an acute change for cut adjustment and change in absolute body. In fact, there is the accession of a new framework on the ancillary of the aqueduct 1-inch bore round.
Framework functions in accession to that, according to Kiko – greeting accompany Eriko – as a custom catchbasin holder. In addition, actual applicable for a solid impression. Installation appliance bolts placed into the aboriginal anatomy and beat arm (swing arm).
For the body, the centermost of apish slim. Different as the advanced or aft of afflicted swollen. Especially the rear, a different actualization and appliance of Yamaha Mio. As a result, abounding are allurement why such a model honda tiger warna hitam keren.
To be aback tiger menungging, the framework abaft the cut and redesain. Archetypal is additionally different abundant seats in the average of a ample sphere. Although the abstracts attending aberrant enough, but Kiko assure able alley bike.

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Triumph Plans Six New Models by 2012

 

Triumph Motorcycles announced six limited edition 2010 models at its recent U.S. Dealer Conference. Included are two versions of its Thunderbird cruiser, including the Thunderbird SE and Thunderbird 1700 – the former featuring touring amenities and the latter coming with the optional big-bore kit standard (pumping displacement up to 1700cc).

Two special editions each for Triumph's Modern Classics and Urban Sport lines are also planned. The Bonneville Sixty is a commemorative edition of the 1960 Bonneville, priced at $8999, of which only 100 will be shipped to North America. The Bonneville T100 Black, as the name suggests, is a blacked out version of the T100, which sports a more retro style than the standard Bonnie, most notably via its wire-spoked wheels.

 

 

The Urban Sport line gets a Speed Triple SE, sporting Tornado Red paint and white center stripe, as well as seat cowl and flyscreen ($11,299). The new SE’s are rounded out by the Daytona 675 SE, with white bodywork and blue chassis, along with carbon fiber trim and new graphics overlay ($10,299).

While the addition of more special edition “SE” models continues a trend by the British marque, the boys at Hinckley have plans beyond modest SE tweaks (and higher MSRPs) to existing models. The press release, which also announces the looming sale of Triumph’s 100,000th motorcycle in the 15 years since returning to North America, gives hard numbers for a planned lineup expansion saying:

“Triumph currently offers 16 different models in three motorcycle families: Cruiser, Urban Sport and Modern Classic. That will grow to 23 models across seven motorcycle families by the end of 2012 and include categories where Triumph does not currently compete.”

What could those new categories include? A mid-displacement complement to the Tiger has long been rumored, even coming with a name – the Tiger Cub. The British marque is also notoriously bereft of a literbike to match its popular Daytona 675 supersport.

Triumph Motorcycles North America CEO Mark Kennedy says in the release: “Triumph has methodically grown our model range and dealer network over the past 15 years, and we have even more great things in store for customers in the coming years.” Kennedy continues, “Triumph has maintained our commitment to new product development, so customers will continue to see great new products that push the envelope in terms of styling, performance and reliability. The next few years are going to be a lot of fun, and we’re really looking forward to the journey.”

BMW Unveils K1600GT at INTERMOT

 

BMW finally released images of its K1600GT and K1600GTL touring motorcycles when it pulled the cover of its new six-cylinder touring bikes at the INTERMOT Bike Show in Cologne, Germany. The Bavarian marque released introductory info on the Inline Six designs in July, but saved the full reveal for INTERMOT.

Stylistically the new Beemer sticks close to the concept drawings teased with its earlier announcement. A notable change from BMW’s previous touring models, the fairing shape doesn’t extend fully down the entire side of the bike. Instead the KT1600 leaves the engine sides exposed, revealing the 55-degree forward slant of the Inline Six.

The new powerplant claims peak power of 160 horsepower. The six-cylinder mill churns out 129 lb-ft of torque, with BMW touting 70% of the peak torque at 1500 rpm. The new mill weighs in at 226 pounds and is just 22 inches wide. Viewed from the front, the K1600GT looks no wider than its smaller-displacement K series kin.

 

The models unveiled at INTERMOT reveal a heavyweight touring platform. Integrated luggage and adjustable screen are obvious additions. The seating and passenger accomodations for the GTL tourer look downright Gold Wing-esque – the Flat Six-powered Honda its seeming head-to-head rival.

Turn signal indicators look to be tucked under the middle fairing section, underneath the new “adaptive headlight” which makes its debut on the touring platform. The new headlight system uses sensors to detect banking angle, with stepper motors then turning the light on an axis to maintain level beam projection on the road ahead.

Other techno features on the K1600 touring bikes include ride-by-wire electronics and three engine mappings: Rain, Road and Dynamic. Standard ABS is supplemented by the Dynamic Traction Control developed by the German company’s first-ever Superbike – the BMW S1000RR. The two new rides also source proprietary BMW components like the Duolever front suspension and Paralever swingarm, the suspension settings changed on the fly via BMW’s ESA II (Electronic Suspension Adjustment).

Motorcycle USA will attend the K1600GT’s official U.S. reveal later today at gearhead Jay Leno’s garage. Stay tuned for more details.