BMW Unveils M 1000 XR Prototype

© 2023, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. From a press release issued By BMW Motorrad USA:

BMW Motorrad Presents the BMW M 1000 XR Prototype.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 6, 2023…BMW Motorrad is proud to unveil the M 1000 XRprototype, which offers a glimpse of the newest model in the M lineup.

"With the M 1000 XR prototype, we are providing a first preview of the third BMWMotorrad M model, in our anniversary year. We have developed the M 1000 XR, based onthe current S 1000 XR, S 1000 RR and M 1000 RR, as a long-distance sportbike withsupersports riding dynamics for the road as well as for the track." Dominik Blass, Product Manager.

The letter M has been synonymous with racing success worldwide for over 50 years, aswell as with high-performance BMW road models aimed at customers with very highexpectations for performance, exclusivity and individuality. BMW Motorrad applied thissuccessful M strategy to motorcycles in 2019 when it began to offer M specialequipment and M Performance Parts for existing models. The M 1000 RR and the M1000 R, the first two independent M models from BMW Motorrad, were introduced in2020 and 2022 respectively.

The M 1000 XR prototype helps mark not only 100 Years of BMW Motorrad but alsoalmost 100 years of BMW 2-wheeled motorsport competition. It is a preview of asupersports motorcycle that excels in all riding disciplines: winding roads, long-distancetouring and track use with equal aplomb and with a level of performance previouslyunknown in this segment.

In-line four-cylinder engine with BMW ShiftCam technology and low weight delivers the highest performance in the segment.

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The four-cylinder engine from the BMW S 1000 RR supersports motorcycle with BMWShiftCam technology for varying the timing and valve lift is used as the basis. With anengine output of more than 200 hp, a fueled DIN weight of only 492 lbs., and chassistechnology, aerodynamics and control electronics designed equally for high-performanceroad use, long-distance touring and fast track lapping, the new M 1000 XR opens updynamic riding opportunities as a crossover bike in the sports motorcycle segmentpreviously reserved for purebred superbikes. Further weight reduction and increasedriding dynamics can be achieved with the available M Competition Package. The topspeed of the M 1000 XR prototype is around 174 mph.

M winglets: Greater stability, reduced wheelie tendency and enhanced acceleration, t hanks to improved aerodynamic downforce.

In addition to drivetrain and suspension technology, aerodynamics were also a key focuswhen developing the M 1000 XR prototype. The new M 1000 XR received winglets withthe aim of ensuring superior riding stability at higher speeds despite increased enginepower. They serve in helping achieve the best possible contact between the tires and theroad surface – especially during acceleration. The additional load on the front wheelcounteracts the natural tendency to wheelie during acceleration, meaning the traction control system has to intrude less, and more drive power is converted into forwardmomentum. The forward-leaning seating position ensures better bike control, especiallyin supersport mode.

M brakes for optimum braking performance in track and performance mode.

Like the M 1000 RR and the M 1000 R, the new M 1000 XR features M brakes. Thesewere developed using experience gained with racing brakes on BMW Motorrad factoryracing machines in the Superbike World Championship. The M brake calipers feature ablue anodized coating in conjunction with the famous M logo.

BMW Motorrad will publish further information on the new BMW M 1000 XR in thesecond half of 2023.

BMW Group in America

BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. RollsRoyce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in theUnited States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizationsfor the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and RollsRoyce Motor Cars; Designworks, a strategic design consultancy based in California; atechnology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country.BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is the BMW Group global center ofcompetence for BMW X models and manufactures the X3, X4, X5, X6 and X7 SportsActivity Vehicles as well as the BMW XM. The 349 BMW Group sales organization isrepresented in the U.S. through networks of 350 BMW passenger car and BMW SportsActivity Vehicle centers,146 BMW motorcycle retailers, 104 MINI passenger car dealers,and 38 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group's salesheadquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

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