BMW Motorrad will be unveiling two of its
motorcycles, the BMW R nineT and the BMW K 1600 B tomorrow, at the India Bike
Week festival in Goa.
The BMW R nineT is a part of the German brand’s
Heritage family. The cafe racer draws inspiration from the 1970’s motorsports,
complete with BMW’s motorsports colour. The bike comes with a 1,170 cc twin
cylinder boxer engine with air and oil cooling. It makes 110 PS of power at
7,750 rpm, and 116 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm. A six-speed hydraulic clutch
transmits the power to the rear wheel via a shaft drive.
Cycle parts include 43 mm telescopic front fork, and
an adjustable rear monoshock. Twin 320 mm front discs and a single 265 mm rear
disc handle the braking responsibilities. The brakes come with BMW Motorrad ABS
as well. The fuel tank can hold 17-litres of juice and the bike weighs 221 kg,
kerb. Its chief rival would be the Triumph Thruxton R.
The BMW K 1600 B is a bagger motorcycle that is
ideal for munching miles on the highways with ease. The fairing and the
windshield complements the swooping rear that houses twin hard case panniers.
The motorcycle employs a 1,649 cc in-line six-cylinder engine with liquid
cooling. The powerplant generates 160 PS of power at 7,750 rpm, and 175 Nm of
torque at 5,250 rpm. A shaft drive transmits the power from the 6-speed
transmission with hydraulic clutch.
For suspension, the motorcycle gets BMW Motorrad
Duolever with central spring strut at the front; and BMW Motorrad Paralever at
the rear. They come with standard dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension
Adjustment) which provides optimum handling and riding dynamics. Brakes include
320 mm dual front and a single rear disc, both with ABS. Some of the primary
competitors include Harley-Davidson Street Glide and Road Glide Special; and
the bagger range from Indian motorcycles.
