2015 BMW S1000XR - Ducati, You Have Been Put on Notice

One of the motorcycles we’ve been anticipating at EICMA, the 2015 BMW S1000XR has finally debuted. As the name suggests, the S1000XR borrows from the S1000RR superbike’s 998cc inline-four engine platform, and its derived heavily from the S1000R roadster, thus it makes a cool 160hp and 83 lbs•ft of torque.

Like the Ducati Multistrada 1200 it competes against, the BMW S1000XR is seen more of an adventure-sport motorcycle, than an outright tourer. Built to satisfy the go-fast needs of on-road riders, the 502 lbs (wet) S1000XR still has the chops to go where the sidewalk ends, but is more at home pounding pavement.

Due to its S1000R roots, the S1000XR makes plenty of torque down low, and that powered is tempered by the two riding modes (Rain & Road), along with Automatic Stability Control (ASC), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and ABS Pro electronic packages.

As usual, the fun bits can be added on. Thus, Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) is an optional equipment item. ABS Pro is also an optional item, though ABS is standard on all BMW models. ABS Pro is now equipped with a cornering ABS feature, from Continental.

Highlights of the 2015 BMW S1000XR:

Straight-four-cylinder engine with a displacement of 999 cc. Output 118 kW (160 hp) at 11,000 rpm, maximum torque of 112 Nm (83 lb-ft) at 9,250 rpm.
Dynamic, innovative design with sculptural surface styling.
BMW Motorrad ABS as standard (semi-integral, disengageable).
ABS Pro for even greater safety when braking in a banked position (as part of the Pro riding modes optional extra).
Automatic Stability Control (ASC) as standard for accelerating safely even in low-grip conditions.
Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) with banking sensor for supreme performance and active riding safety when accelerating (as part of the Pro riding modes optional extra).
Two riding modes that can be selected by the rider at the push of a button as standard (“Rain” and “Road”).
Two additional riding modes available, “Dynamic” and “Dynamic Pro” (as part of the Pro riding modes optional extra).
Spring elements with long spring travel for excellent agility and high damping reserves.
Electronically controlled suspension system, Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) for optimum adaptation to the prevailing conditions as an optional extra.
Light-footed handling and raised seating position.
Multifunctional instrument cluster with a wealth of features.
Extensive equipment and bespoke range of accessories made to BMW Motorrad’s customary high standards.