The 2024 BMW S 1000 XR gets new side panels towards the rear. The front fender is now painted in the body colour, while the bike sits 10 mm higher than the predecessor. It also gets a new seat that promises to be more friendly for long hours of riding. Other cosmetic upgrades include new colour options and updated graphics on the motorcycle.
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Power on the 2024 BMW S 1000 XR comes from the revised 999 cc, inline four-cylinder engine with flow-optimised geometry. The motor develops 168 bhp at 11,000 rpm and 114 Nm of peak torque at 9,250 rpm. The engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox with a bi-directional quickshifter. The bike gets four riding modes – Rain, Road, Dynamic and Dynamic Pro. The S 1000 XR can sprint from 0-100 kmph in 3.25 seconds with a top speed of 253 kmph.
Other mechanical upgrades include 320 mm twin disc brakes at the front and a 220 mm single disc at the rear. The bike also gets a host of electronic aids including lean-sensitive ABS, traction control, wheelie control, cruise control and more as standard. The bike stands tall with a seat height of 850 mm that can be lowered using optional accessories. The seat itself has been redesigned to make it better suited for track riding and touring.
Furthermore, BMW Motorrad is offering the Touring package and Dynamics package as standard on the S 1000 XR. The Touring package brings a luggage carrier, a centre stand, a slot for the navigation device, hand protection, a tyre-pressure monitoring system and heated grips. The Dynamics package adds the dynamic ESA pro, shift assistant pro and cruise control. There’s also an M package as an option that brings the Light White/M Motorsport paint scheme, along with an M Sport seat, M lightweight battery, M forged wheels, M Endurance chain, M GPS-Laptrigger, a tinted windscreen, a black fuel filler cap, and a sports silencer. The M package will set you back by a further ₹2.50 lakh.
The new BMW S 1000 XR will take on the Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak in the segment.
First Published Date: 21 May 2024, 21:03 PM IST