R&D – Concept Roadster: BMW Motorrad continues its revolution! – Used BMW

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Concept Roadster: BMW Motorrad continues its revolution !

R & amp; D - Concept Roadster: BMW Motorrad continues its revolution! - Used BMW

With the exhilarating R nineT, BMW celebrates 90 years of motorcycle activity punctuated by the pulsations of its "good old" Boxer. The propeller brand is now looking to the future by unveiling the salivating Concept Roadster, a minimalist and daring motorcycle powered by the new "Flotte-twin"…

With the exhilarating, BMW celebrates 90 years of motorcycle activity punctuated by the pulsations of its "good old" Boxer. The propeller brand is now looking to the future by unveiling the salivating Concept Roadster, a minimalist and daring motorcycle powered by the new ""…

This 1170 cc engine developing 125 hp and 125 Nm in Full is inserted in a tubular steel frame, the rear part of which is here dyed in flashy blue. The contrast in the front part, made squat by the domed tank and prominent cylinders, and the minimalist rear is striking.

The slim saddle is finished with an aerial shell and tapered like a dart, while the single-arm inside which the gimbal is housed offers a breathtaking view of the stick rim. Special mention for the unique positioning of the enormous silencer, raised almost vertically to fit between the shock absorber and the footrest plate. Superb !

The flattened headlight – of which the LEDs form a sort of mask – complete the original stylistic attributes of this particularly well-stocked Concept Roadster: Brembo front calipers with radial mounting, Ohlins inverted fork with separate cylinder and anti-friction treatment, mono-shock of the same supplier adjustable in all directions, flat gold anodized handlebars, carbon front fender… Nothing but good looks !

“The BMW Concept Roadster is as exciting to watch as it is to drive,” says designer Ola Stenegard.

The finish visually does not suffer from any criticism and the attention to detail is a dream: the sturdy brushed metal frame on which are fixed and the tiny rear light the saddle is frankly worth a look. Only small aesthetic downside in the eyes of MNC: the rather "Japanese" shapes of the scoops under the tank …

The rest does honor to the creativity of the design department of the propeller brand and frankly makes you want the approach not to remain confined to the state of concept. ! 

Still in prototype state, this Concept Roadster was presented at the Villa d’Este Concours d’Elegance, an event organized every year in Italy during which BMW unveiled a . 

This year, BMW goes the opposite of retro style and delivers an interpretation of "future generations of powerful Boxer-powered roadsters" … The basis of this project is the latest generation of flat twin discovered on the, then the .

This 1170 cc engine developing 125 hp and 125 Nm in Full is inserted into a tubular steel frame, the rear part of which is here dyed in flashy blue. The contrast is striking between the front of the bike, made stocky by the bulging tank and prominent cylinders, and the very minimalist rear..

The slim saddle is finished with an aerial shell and tapered like a dart, while the single-arm inside which the gimbal is housed offers a breathtaking view of the stick rim. Special mention for the unique positioning of the enormous silencer, raised almost vertically to fit between the shock absorber and the footrest plate. 

The flattened headlight – whose LEDs are as if hidden behind a mask – completes the original stylistic attributes of this particularly well-stocked Concept Roadster: Brembo front calipers with radial mounting, Ohlins inverted fork with separate cylinder and anti-friction treatment, mono-shock absorber of the same supplier adjustable in all directions, flat gold anodized handlebar, carbon front fender … Nothing but good looks !

“The BMW Concept Roadster is as exciting to watch as it is to drive,” says designer Ola Stenegard. Knowing the dynamic behavior of the R nineT to say the least (reread our), MNC does not doubt it for a second !

The finish visually does not suffer from any criticism and the attention to detail is a dream: the robust brushed metal frame on which are fixed the saddle and the tiny rear light is frankly worth a look! Only small aesthetic downside in the eyes of MNC: the slightly "Japanese" shapes of the scoops under the tank, …

The rest does honor to the creativity of the BMW design department and gives hope that this approach will not remain confined to the state of concept….

BMW Concept Roadster Photo Gallery 

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