Lending a retro air are the spoked wheels, wearing 100/9019 front and 130/80-17 rear bias-ply Metzeler semi-knobbies that generated good traction and steering response both on the road and off, should you want to do a little trail riding on the way home from work. Seat height drops a useful couple of inches accordingly, and the riding position is easyĪnd natural, comfortable for the long haul. Suspension travel is a little more tame, a plush 9.5 inches in the front and 8.3 at the rear, so potholes won’t be a problem. More at home in the city-never mind the model name-is the G650 X Country ($8625). On the road, the bike is fast and very agile but with a surefooted steering response at high speed-and in this case, relatively high for a street-legal Single at a claimed 107 mph. The Moto refused to slide the rear end, instead hooking up and driving ahead. Forget about finishing the corner in wild, countersteering supermoto style, at least on the grainy and very grippy pavementĪt the press launch. No matter how hard it is being ridden, the X Moto never loses composure-from braking ultra-hard to leaning into corners roadrace-style to accelerating with no mercy out of same. It surges through the gears with a mighty thrust and instant throttle response. As with all the Gs, anti lock braking is optional. Wheels are 17-inch Brembo forged alumi num shod with 120/70-17 front and 160/60-17 rear radials, super-sticky Pirelli Diablo Corsas. Knock against the bike it's just not very comfortable on extended rides. Thanks to all that, the bike soaks up bumps but seat height is a pretty tall 36.2 inches. Front suspension is entrusted to an inverted, offset-axle 45mm Marzocchi fork offering 10.6 inches of wheel travel, while at the rear a coil-over monoshock (the X Challenge runs an air damper) is almost as generous, with 9.6 inches of travel. No doubt the most X-rated BMW Single ever, the Moto ($9525) is the horny hooligan of the G trio. The extra power and revability come from the headwork, a larger airbox, a more efficient exhaust system (inclusive of a three-way catalytic converter) and lighter reciprocating mass. Peak torque is unchanged at 44.25 foot-pounds, but corresponding rpm has gone up from 4800 to 5250. The 100 x 83mm motor runs the same 11.5:1 compression ratio as the F motor, yet this unit produces a claimed 53 horsepower at 7000 rpm, 3 hp and 500 revs more than before. The valves are set at a rather narrow (32 degree) included angle and the 43mm throttle body and related inlet runner aim straight at the two 36mm intake valves in a downdraft fashion unique among current Singles.
Head design owes a lot to the experience BMW R&D has gathered from its racing activities in both F-l and Touring Cars, with valve and port geometry similar to the fabled M3 3.2-liter inline-Six. The engine is possibly the most “civilized” Single in production today. Simple and very sturdy, much stronger than the F650 unit. The very simple twin-spar steel frame duplicates that of the previous unit, but with the addition of a cylinder-head clamp that does double-duty as a frame stiffener. In many respects, the basic elements of new X-series appear to be evolutions of the previous (and still for sale)į650GS-like the fuel tank situated in a protected area under the seat. Yes, the model names vis-à-vis the bikes' intended riding venues is a bit confusing. There's the speedy laydown-Fours, of course, and for 2007 three new Singles from the Bavarians-the G650 X Challenge dual-purpose bike and the two bikes reported on here, the G650 X Country street-scrambler and the G650 X Moto, a supermoto-styled roadster. With 101 XPLR, victory is in the pursuit of adventure.THINK BMWs, THINK TWINS, RIGHT? NOT SO fast, my absent-minded friends. The 101 XPLR features the ZR1 hubset for better seal design for improved durability and quicker response with 66 points of engagement.
Less fatigue, allows you to ride longer and faster. Based on Zipp's MOTO Technology, the 101 XPRL's single-wall rim construction provides excellent compliance and vibration damping. This wheel is ideal for gravel racing, adventure, or any long day in the saddle. Think of it as a magic carpet ride over primitive roads, especially with large tubeless tires at lower tire pressures. The 101 XPLR-short for explore-is purpose-built for riders searching for adventure beyond the norm. Thanks to MOTO Technology, this wheel arms gravel cyclists with more control and durability over harsh terrain, providing a smooth ride quality that helps reduce fatigue. Zipp's 101 XPLR is a purpose-built wheel for gravel.
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