BMW is finally releasing a bike worth looking at, driving, buying, etc.!
To my knowledge, BMW has never done a true sport bike, what they were waiting for, I'm really not sure, but I'm so excited for this!
193HP & the bike only weighs 404lbs.!! Incredible..
http://www.bmwplanetpower.com/
Engine & Drivetrain
* 999 cc
o Bore/Stroke (mm) – 80.0/49.7
o 193 hp @ 13,000 rpm
o 83 lb/ft @ 9,750 rpm
o Compression – 13.0:1
o 48mm throttle bodies
o 14,200 rpm redline
o Valves operated by single cam follower
* 6 speed gearbox
o Slipper clutch
o Multi disc wet clutch
o Chain final drive
Suspension
* 46mm USD forks
o Adjustable preload, rebound, and high and low speed compression
* Single Shock with linkage
o Adjustable preload, rebound, and compression
* Pressure cast (forged) aluminum wheels
o 3.5 x 17 front
o 6.0 x 17 rear
* Dual 320mm floating rotors in front
* Radial mounted 4 piston Brembo calipers
* Single fixed 220mm rear rotor
* Single piston floating rear caliper