BMW Motorrad Malaysia today unveiled two new premium motorcycles, the BMW S 1000 XR and the BMW R 1200 RS, which are set to raise the benchmark for sports, touring and adventure motorcycles in the country.
As the fourth member in the BMW Motorrad line-up of high-performance motorcycles with straight-four-cylinder engines, the new BMW S 1000 XR builds on the tantalising and unique mix of innovative technology, performance and safety already inherent in its existing models and takes it to the next level by offering this repertoire of core characteristics in a brand-new segment defined as ‘Adventure Sport”. ‘Adventure Sport’ encompasses dynamic touring qualities, sporty performance and high levels of comfort as well as outstanding everyday usability.
“Carving out a niche for itself as a crossover, the new BMW S 1000 XR combines the elements of touring ability of a GS with supersport characteristic of the RR which BMW Motorrad is renowned for,” said Mr Alan Harris, Managing Director and CEO of BMW Group Malaysia at the official launch ceremony of both bikes.
The BMW S 1000 XR will cater perfectly to many motorcycle enthusiasts who want dynamic performance of a sports motorcycle, the versatility of an enduro and the comfort of a touring bike all in one.
The new adventure sport bike is powered by a straight-four-cylinder engine similar to the DOHC unit that powers the BMW S 1000 R roadster. The 999cc in-line engine delivers a maximum output of 160hp and generates a maximum torque of 112Nm.
At launch, two different colour schemes are available for the BMW S 1000 XR – Racing Red, the sporty colour scheme which graphic includes an interplay of sporty typeface and breaks; and Light White which brings with it a striking black/red combination for the model graphic.
The BMW R 1200 RS, meanwhile, takes sports touring to a whole new and truly thrilling level. Powered by the flat-twin boxer engine that succeeds in transposing the all-round qualities of the original BMW RS concept from 40 years ago into the modern day to stunning effect, the new BMW R 1200 RS is the consummate all-rounder for both travelling and sporting deployment.
“The BMW R 1200 RS adds new sparkle to the great tradition of sports tourer bikes from BMW Motorrad and while it is a classic representative of the segment, the new RS also serves up a blend of agility and dynamism of the BMW boxer sports machine. It is the perfect choice for a dynamic yet comfortable motorcycling experience – from long-distance journeys on the highways to sporty rides along twisting interior roads.” added Harris.
The flat-twin boxer engine of the BMW R 1200 RS is the same DOHC drive unit which powers the BMW R 1200 GS, the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure and the BMW R 1200 RT. As the result, the new sports tourer delivers a maximum output of 125 hp and a peak torque of 125 Nm.
To complete the powerful yet distinctive sports touring personalities of the BMW R 1200 RS, two different styling variants are made available. The basic variant features the colour schemes of Lupin Blue Metallic or Light Grey Metallic, while the “Style 2” variant features Granite Grey Metallic Matt or Black Storm Metallic.
The retail prices on the road, without insurance and including GST for the BMW S 1000 XR and the BMW R 1200 RS are:
- BMW S 1000 XR – RM 112, 900
- BMW R 1200 RS – RM 101, 900
All motorcycles sold by BMW Motorrad are also complemented with special four year financing programs from BMW Credit Malaysia with an offer of ownership of the BMW S 1000 XR from a monthly installment of RM 1, 588 and the ownership of the BMW R 1200 RS from a monthly installment of RM 1, 488.
BMW Group Malaysia is confident that with the introduction of the BMW S 1000 XR and the BMW R 1000 RS, the premium automaker’s performance in the Malaysian market will continue to grow. Harris noted that, “We are pleased to announce that a total of over 600 BMW motorcycles have been delivered as of July 2015, surpassing the 581 BMW Motorrad delivered all of the year 2014. With the introduction of these two new premium motorcycles, each catering to a diverse range of customers, I am confident that BMW Group Malaysia will continue to grow as we mirror the success of our global counterparts.” BMW Malaysia is optimistic to achieve its targeted sales of more than 1,000 units for 2015.
