So it’s here finally- the BMW S1000XR is revealed and also puts an end to all our speculations of it being an F, XF, XR, Adventure etc.
“All good things come in fours” says BMW on the new S1000XR which happens to be the number four sequel to the S1000 family after the S1000RR, the HP4 and the S1000R Roadster. Built on the lines of “Adventure Sport” the 2015 BMW S1000XR borrows the S1000R inline four cylinder engine with a similar power output of 160 bhp @ 11,000 rpm and max torque of 112 nm @ 9250 rpm. These figures are enough to propel the S1000XR from 0-100 kph in 3.1 seconds with a top speed over 200 kph.
The new BMW S1000XR gets two power modes i.e. Rain and Road and Automatic Stability Control (ASC) as a standard feature. Two Pro riding modes viz “Dynamic” and “Dynamic Pro” alongwith Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), ABS Pro and Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) are being offered as an option.
Suspending the 2015 BMW S1000XR is an adjustable upside-down fork at the front and a double-sided swing arm with adjustable central spring strut at the rear. BMW says that the chassis geometry has been completely redefined in order to cater to the specific requirements of the XR.
The optional Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) combined with Pro riding modes and ABS Pro imparts greater safety when braking in a banked position and BMW says elate the riding experience to greater heights
Following are the 2015 BMW S 1000XR’s technical specifications:
Engine: 999cc water-cooled in-line four-cylinder. DOHC 4 valves per cylinder
Bore/stroke: 80 x 49.7mm
Max Power: 160 bhp at 11,000 rpm
Max Torque: 112 nm at 9,250 rpm
Compression ratio: 12.0:1
Clutch: Multi-disc anti-hopping oil-bath clutch
Transmission: 6-speed constant mesh
Final drive: Chain
Chassis : Aluminium perimeter frame
Suspension front: Upside-down telescopic fork, stanchion diameter 46 mm, adjustable for bump and rebound. 150mm travel
Suspension rear: Rear aluminium double-strut swing arm with central spring strut, 140mm travel. (Dynamic ESA optional)
Brakes front: 320mm twin discs with four-piston calipers
Brakes rear : Single 265mm disc with twin-piston caliper
ABS BMW Motorrad ABS standard (part-integral, can be switched off). (ABS Pro Optional)
Traction control: Standard
BMW Motorrad ASC optional
BMW Motorrad DTC optional
Electrical system
Alternator : 350 watts
Battery: 12 Volts 8 Ah, maintenance-free
Headlight: Low beam H7 12 V 55 W. High beam H7 12 V 55 W
Wheels: 17” cast aluminium
Tyres front: 120/70 ZR17
Tyres rear : 190/55 ZR17
Dimensions and weights
Wheelbase : 1548 mm
Steering head angle: 64.5 degrees
Total length : 2,183mm
Total width with mirrors: 940mm
Seat height: 840mm
Ride ready weight with fluids: 228 kgs
Fuel tank capacity: 20 litres
Performance figures
Acceleration : 0‒100 kph in 3.1 seconds
Maximum speed : Over 200 kph
Fuel consumption
At 90 km/h : 18.51 kpl
At 120 km/h : 17.24 kpl
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