The 2021 BMW S 1000 R has been spotted
testing for the first time. The spy pictures reveal the upcoming litre-class
naked motorcycle’s LED headlamp along with several other new features. The most
prominent and noticeable visual change in the 2021 BMW S 1000 R is the
headlight. BMW Motorrad has replaced the twin-headlamp setup of the current
model with a single-piece unit. The new LED headlamp looks identical to that of
the BMW F 900 R, which has been launched in India earlier this year. It has
also been positioned lower which imparts a much more aggressive and sportier
appearance to the motorcycle.
The 2021 BMW S 1000 R will feature a
revised exhaust system with a compact muffler along with a new sub-frame
similar to that of the latest BMW S 1000 RR. The alloy wheels of the upcoming
naked bike have also been borrowed from its fully-faired sibling. It is also
being said that BMW Motorrad will implement the S 1000 RR’s braking system in
the 2021 S 1000 R.
While details regarding the 2021 BMW S
1000 R specs are not known at the moment, the new litre-class motorcycle is
likely to use the revised inline 4-cylinder engine of the 2020 BMW S 1000 XR
which is capable of producing 165 hp and 114 Nm. It would be interesting to see
whether the German two-wheeler giant incorporates its ShiftCam technology in
the new S 1000 R or not.
In other news, BMW Motorrad has announced
its new Active Cruise Control (ACC) safety and convenience feature. It is a
rider assistance system which will be incorporated in future BMW Motorrad
bikes.
