Nice exhaust
We see in the service information, the models of R 1300 GS, R 1400 GS and M 1300 GS. We can assume the R 1300 GS will replace the current K50. The R 1400 GS will replace the current K51. The M 1300 GS could either be an optimised off road variant, or maybe a optimised road variant depending on which they decide. M suggesting performance based.
If the M1300GS is a performance road variant, I don't see how there is room left for the S1000XR. I suspect the M1300GS may be an offroad-biased Rallye HP replacement... would be brilliant if it came with a 15kg weight saving over the R1300GS.
Will the R1400GS be 100cc more (and probably +20kg over the R13GS) or will it be the same R13 motor with no change in output? (following BMW's car model nomenclature where number no longer equates to engine displacement)
So:
R1300GS = road-biased performance
M1300GS = offroad biased
R1400GS = fatboy ATGNI version
BMW is suggesting between 140 and 150 hp with at least 145 Nm of torque.
Plenty of room for the XR, its a hoofing bike.
If the M1300GS is a performance road variant, I don't see how there is room left for the S1000XR. I suspect the M1300GS may be an offroad-biased Rallye HP replacement... would be brilliant if it came with a 15kg weight saving over the R1300GS.
Will the R1400GS be 100cc more (and probably +20kg over the R13GS) or will it be the same R13 motor with no change in output? (following BMW's car model nomenclature where number no longer equates to engine displacement)
So:
R1300GS = road-biased performance
M1300GS = offroad biased
R1400GS = fatboy ATGNI version
I Guess the new GS is chasing after the v4 multistrada and the M edition to compete with the v4 pikes peak.
If there M-model GS is trying to compete with the V4 pikes peak it will have to be something special.
The gen 2 XR is dull.
Different bikes
The XR is a 4 pot screamer with a modicum of comfort built in, the GS is an all rounder (the all rounder)
Different audience
Well that looks like a bike in its finished form, rather than a test mule. Maybe we will see it launched later this year after all, as next year is BMW's 100th anniversary, and this is probably its most important bike.
Stu
I Guess the new GS is chasing after the v4 multistrada and the M edition to compete with the v4 pikes peak.
If there M-model GS is trying to compete with the V4 pikes peak it will have to be something special.
The gen 2 XR is dull.