BMW S 1000 XR

Design: The biggest design change is to the headlamp unit. Instead of the previous asymmetrical headlamp setup, the S 1000 XR gets two symmetrical LED headlamps. It gets a new fairing, radiator shroud, front fender, fuel tank, side panels and a shorter tail section. Overall the new S 1000 XR looks more compact than before. It is available in two colours -- Racing Red and Ice Grey.

Features: Features include all-LED lighting, a 2-step adjustable windscreen, adjustable brake lever, a 12V power socket. It now gets a 6.5-inch colour TFT instrument console with navigation and Bluetooth connectivity. The motorcycle also features BMW’s Dynamic ESA setup that offers electronic damping adjustment at both ends.

Engine: The 2020 S 1000 XR continues to use its predecessors 999cc in-line four cylinder motor that delivers the same 165PS at 11,000rpm and 114Nm at 9250rpm. BMW is yet to update the S 1000 XR and S 1000 R with the all-new 999cc motor with ShiftCam technology seen on the flagship S 1000 RR. The next generation S 1000 R was spotted testing with the new motor and a new look. On the 2020 BMW S 1000 XR you get 6-axis IMU based rider aids such as 2 riding modes: Rain and Road; BMW Motorrad Race ABS and ASC, wheelie control, engine drag torque control, a bi-directional quickshifter, cruise control and hill start assist. It gets a new aluminium bridge type frame. The sports tourer gets 46mm forks with rebound and compression damping and 150mm of wheel travel and a monoshock with adjustable damping and 140mm of wheel travel. It gets electronic damping adjustment at both ends. Braking is via dual 320mm front discs with a radial four piston calipers and a 265mm rear disc with a two-piston caliper. The S 1000 XR gets 17-inch alloy wheels with 120/70 ZR 17 front and 190/55 ZR 17 rear Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring radial tyres. It weighs 228kg and gets a 20-litre fuel tank and 840mm seat.

Rivals: The BMW S 1000 XR competes with the Kawasaki Versys 1000.

Variants: The BMW S 1000 XR comes in just one Pro variant.

BMW S 1000 XR Latest Updates:

BMW has unveiled the 2022 S 1000 XR in three new colours that are expected to make way here by the end of 2021. For full details, check out our story.

BMW Motorrad has launched the 2020 S 1000 XR in India at Rs 20.90 lakh (ex-showroom India). That is the premium of Rs 40,000 over the 2019 S 1000 XR Pro variant. While bookings for the motorcycle had commenced a while back, deliveries are expected to start in the next couple of weeks. The 2020 BMW S 1000 XR retains the same powertrain as its predecessor but features a new look, new frame and is now 8kg lighter than before. The litre-class sports tourer will be available in just one variant.