BMW Motorrad teases F 900 XR and S 1000 XR sport-tourers’ India launch in a video

BMW Motorrad is gearing up for a launch real soon and has released a video on its social media channels teasing the all-new F 900 XR and S 1000 XR sport-touring machines.

The bikes first made their debut at the 2019 EICMA event and were developed for the purpose of high speed touring.

The F 900 XR is the smaller of the two bikes. It gets an 895cc parallel-twin engine based on the BMW F 850 GS. It is capable of producing 105 PS of maximum power and 92 Nm of peak torque. Transmission comes via 6-speed gearbox along with a quickshifter as standard.

Suspension comes from a 43mm upside-down fork up front as standard and electronic rear suspension with dynamic adjustment as an option. The chassis is a steel bridge frame and rides on alloy rims.

It gets a whole host of electronics too with a full-colour TFT dash, keyless ride, adaptive cornering lights, ride-by-wire throttle with riding modes, traction control, cruise control and lean-sensitive ABS.

The S 1000 XR has been revised too. The asymmetrical headlamp design has given way to a twin-pod LED setup. The bike also has revised riding ergonomics leaning on the side of comfort. This tourer is powered by the 999cc 4-cylinder engine that also does duty on the S1000 RR. It produces  164 PS of maximum power and 114 Nm of peak torque.

The S 1000 XR gets electronics similar to the F 900 XR but with some additions. The more premium bike will get you electronic suspension on both ends, wheelie control, hill-start assist apart from what’s already available on the 900. The bike also gets a 6.5-inch full-colour TFT dash, is 10 kg lighter than the outgoing S 1000 XR and the gearing is taller to suit touring better.