BMW has developed M 1000 XR, a long-distance sports bike with long-range capability and supersports riding dynamics for the road and track.

The M 1000 XR prototype has been developed, on the occasion of the “100 Years of BMW Motorrad” anniversary year.

The Bike has been powered by a BMW S 1000 RR super sports four-cylinder engine. The engine output of more than 147 kW (200 hp).

The bike weights 223 kg fully fuelled, with chassis technology, aerodynamics, and control electronics designed for high-performance road use, long-distance riding, and fast laps on the racetrack. The top speed of the M XR prototype is expected to be around 280 km/h.

The Multipurpose sports bike is developed to meet the highest demands for riding on country roads, for long-distance journeys, and on the race track.

The Bike uses the highly coveted M Badge, connected with high performance. The Bike gets an M Competition Package, which helps it in weight reduction and increased riding dynamics.

M winglets provided in the bike help with greater stability, benefit from a lower wheelie tendency, and accelerate earlier thanks to the aerodynamic downforce.

The new M XR has superior riding stability even at high speeds despite increased engine power.

The bike is fitted with M brakes with a radial hand brake pump for optimum braking performance in the race track and performance mode.

The new M XR features the M brake which was developed using the experience gained with the racing brakes on BMW Motorrad factory racing machines in the Superbike World Championship. The M brake calipers feature a blue anodised coating in conjunction with the famous M logo.

Statement from the Product Manager

Munich. “With the M 1000 XR prototype, we are providing a first preview of the third M model at BMW Motorrad in our anniversary year. We have developed the M 1000 XR, M XR for short, based on the current S 1000 XR, S 1000 RR and M 1000 RR, as a long distance sports bike with high long-range capability and supersports riding dynamics for the road as well as the race track.” Dominik Blass, Product Manager.

Image and Story: BMW Motorrad presents the M 1000 XR prototype. (bmwgroup.com)