BMW has announced its third ‘M’ series motorcycle, the 2024 M 1000 XR.
Based around the S 1000 XR with the S 1000 RR motor, the M XR is for “country road, long-distance riding and racetrack use with equal aplomb at a level of performance previously unknown in this segment.”
The inline four has BMW’s ShiftCam technology to deliver the highest performance in the segment.
“With an engine output of more than 147 kW (200 hp), a DIN empty weight of only 223 kg fully fuelled, and chassis technology, aerodynamics and control electronics designed equally for high-performance road use, long-distance riding and fast laps on the racetrack, the new M XR opens up dynamic riding dimensions as a crossover bike in the sports motorbike segment previously reserved for purebred superbikes. Further weight reduction and even increased riding dynamics can be achieved with the M Competition Package, which is available as an optional extra ex works. The top speed of the M XR prototype is around 280 km/h
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The new model also features aerodynamic winglets to reduce wheelies and provide downforce to improve traction when accelerating.
“The additional wheel load on the front wheel counteracts the wheelie tendency during acceleration, the traction control system has to regulate less, more drive power is converted into acceleration and the rider achieves a faster lap time. The specifically front-wheel-oriented seating position ensures better bike control, especially in supersport mode.”
Like the M RR and the M R, the new M XR features the M brake. It was developed directly using the experience gained with the racing brakes on BMW Motorrad factory racing machines in the Superbike World Championship. The M brake callipers feature a blue anodised coating in conjunction with the famous M logo.
BMW Motorrad will publish further information on the new BMW M 1000 XR in the second half of 2023.
