Body design – slender and athletic all in
one.
Even at first sight, BMW Motorrad’s new sports Boxer
boasts a more slender and dynamic figure than its predecessor,
while nevertheless taking up the unmistakable design language of
the R 1100 S. The front end of the new machine is dominated by an
asymmetric dual headlight featuring reflectors with geometrically
optimised free-shaped surfaces carried over from the GS model.
High-intensity H7 bulbs ensure bright illumination, and the cover
lens made of scratch-proof polycarbonate coating new in its
structure and material qualities harmonises perfectly with the BMW
kidney grill further down, guiding the airflow straight to the
engine oil cooler.
The sporting windscreen likewise comes with a scratch-proof
surface coating and is fitted in position in the upper section of
the fairing by means of spring brackets facilitating, for example,
the subsequent assembly of a tinted windscreen available as an
option. A further advantage is that the fastening points are no
longer visible from outside, making the entire front section smooth
and clean in design, with all features and components fitting
together perfectly. And last but certainly not least, the direction
indicators integrated in the rear-view mirrors also make an
important contribution to this superior style and good looks.
Yet another striking feature is the fairing support made of
light pressure-cast magnesium. Finished in Graphite Grey metallic
paintwork and fastened in position by aluminium bolts, this
important component is an integral feature of the overall design
concept and may be admired not only by the rider sitting on the
machine, but also by an outside observer.
Featuring a new silencer and exhaust emission outlets placed
beneath one another, the rear end of the motorcycle is accentuated
particularly in its vertical look. The extra-large, voluminous
muffler is positioned below the rear fairing smoothly and
attractively integrating the direction indicators into the overall
design. A further feature boasted right at the top is the new tail
light with no less than 18 light-emitting diodes comprising both
the rear and brake lights operating in two different levels of
brightness. Compared with a conventional tail light cluster, the
light-emitting diodes require only about 10–20 per cent of
the usual level of energy, while at the same time offering a much
longer service life and significant safety benefits thanks to their
even faster response time.
Focusing on technical features, the aerodynamic qualities of BMW
Motorrad’s sports Boxer deserve particular mention,
especially after being perfected in the wind tunnel: With sporting
performance naturally being one of the main considerations in the
development process, greater significance has been given in this
case to the lowest possible drag coefficient as opposed to enhanced
protection from wind and weather. But this does not mean that the
carefully designed, low-slung windscreen on the R 1200 S does not
give the rider efficient protection around the upper body, thus
effectively reducing wind forces at high speeds.
BMW offers the R 1200 S in four different colours, each of which
gives the machine a particular, individual touch. Paintwork in
Night Black non-metallic, for example, focuses on the essential and
conveys an immediate feeling of sporting elegance, while White
Aluminium matt metallic highlights the design and lines of the R
1200 S.
And last but certainly not least, an outstanding colour is
twin-tone paintwork in Red non-metallic/Titanium Silver metallic,
creating a new touch time and again from different perspectives and
visually integrating the red seat into the overall colour concept
of the motorcycle.
Ensuring a relaxed and sporting posture.
A sports motorcycle must allow the rider to lean forward in a
dynamic, “fast” position in order to benefit in full
from the preferred style of riding. Indeed, the shift in weight
provided in this way generates an optimum load on the front wheel
when braking and entering a bend, and keeps the wheel even better
on the road when accelerating.
Despite these important considerations, the handlebar remains at
exactly the right height to avoid any undue loads or forces acting
on the rider’s wrists. Seat height of 830 mm and the
well-conceived arrangement of the rider’s footrests guarantee
a comfortable knee angle allowing the rider to keep the knees
firmly on the tank. A further advantage is that the rider will find
it easy to reach the ground with both feet, the seat particularly
slender at the front keeping the overall distance from one foot to
the other on the ground to a mere 1,810mm.
For further information contact:
Alexander Corne
PR & Corporate Communications Manager
BMW Group Australia
Phone: 03 9264 4238
Fax: 03 9562 2799
Mobile: 0439 568 819
Email: alexander.corne@bmw.com.au