BMW showcases Concept 101 in Italy

  • May 26, 2015
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BMW unveiled the Concept 101 bagger styled motorcycle at the 2015 Concorso Villa d’Este in Italy

BMW Concept 101

BMW Motorrad has a tradition of unveiling some spectacular creations at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este where impressive specimens on both two and four wheels assemble on the shores of Lake Como in Italy. For 2015, BMW Motorrad unveiled the Concept 101. In the German bikemakers own words the Concept 101 indicates the capacity of the concept bike, which has its roots in the USA. The BMW Concept 101 cruiser motorcycle is powered by a six-cylinder motor with the focus of the powerplant being torque to provide great pulling power. The BMW Concept 101 is an important motorcycle as it previews the design language of future cruiser bikes. It also shows for a fact that BMW plans to make a mark in the American cruiser market with the American bagger styling of the bike. 

BMW Concept 101 rear

The side trim parts and cases feature an elaborate two-colour finish. Unlike the low front section and the high rear of supersports motorcycles, the BMW Concept 101 hasa drop-shaped silhouette that is typical of baggers, reaching the highest point at the front trim and tapering down at the rear. Apart from the official BMW designers renowned bike builder also helped in shaping the Concept 101. Roland Sands assembled the exclusive parts of the Concept 101 at his own workshops. Signature machine parts such as the clutch cover, timing chain cover and wheels all bear his logo. 

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