BMW S 1000 XR and F 900 XR: the dynamism of the new Touring [VIDEO]

A fast alternation of pace highlights the sporting character of the new ones BMW S 1000 XR e F 900, as emerges in a proposed video.

The two models

Ideal conditions and expert motorcyclists on a closed section, as reported on the occasion, inviting you to always respect the rules on the road. Attention is paid to the elastic traction of the two bikes and also to the technological details that strengthen their road qualities.

La BMW F 900 XR, already the protagonist in a previous film which illustrated the different aspects together with the F 900 R (the new Roadster introduced by BMW Motorrad), presents an appearance that refers to the most high-performance S 1000 XR. The wheelbase is 1.521 mm long and the seat height is manageable. The instrumentation integrated into a 6,5-inch display and various solutions for the benefit of safety and comfort including the MSR system, slipper clutch and release torque management as well as two Rain and Road maps, or the optional "Dynamic" and "Dynamic" Pro”, also featuring the Shift Assistant Pro system and Headlight Pro lighting.
Thrust is provided by a twin-cylinder engine 895 cc, Which proposes 105 horses a 8.500 rpm, therefore a torque of 92 Nm. Also proposed in the variant from 35 kW for holders of an A2 driving licence, repeating what has been reported.

Moving on to BMW S 1000 XR, presents a large overview of systems, ranging from the electronic and automatic setting of the suspensions via a Dynamic ESA, also opting for an optional Pro, therefore also a aforementioned DBC Dynamic Brake Control which supports braking. There are also various packages to strengthen the character of the vehicle. The design is linked to a double-spar aluminum frame with a lighter weight. Power is developed by a four-cylinder in-line unit from 999 cc combined with a transmission with ratios reconfigured depending on the vehicle. The maximum power is 165 horses reached a 11.000 rpm e 114 Nm of torque a 9.250 rpm, taking the indicated values.

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