14 MOTORCYCLE TRADER
RCYCLE’ EXPANDS
5hp) at 8500rpm;
; 219kg (wet)
adventure sport’ in a
ize package with lower9cento Concept, minusfuel range and wind
F 900 R sibling.BMW CONCEPT R18 /
MUNICH VS MILWAUKEE!
Concept R18 take two, or ‘slash two’, a near-
production version, dubbed R18, featuring 1800cc
air-cooled ‘Big Boxer’ with more modern and
aggressive cruiser styling to hint at new platform’s
flexibility. Several other derivatives, including a
bagger and tourer, are expected.
The exposed shaft drive has been confirmed for
production. Concept’s tiny indicators and tail-lights
unlikely, however.
Due first half of 2020.CFMOTO 700CL-X
LOOK OUT HUSQVARNA
692cc liquid-cooled parallel twin; 55kW (75hp);
67Nm; 13.5L tank; 183kg (dry)
All-new model, available in three Kiska-designed
variants – Sports, Heritage and Adventure – in both
LAMS-approved 650 as well as 700cc guises.
Featu res include ride-by-wire throttle; cruise control;
slipper clutch; ABS, plus customisation options.
Due late 2020.BMW S 1000 XR
10KG LIGHTER, SMARTER, SEXIER
THAN ITS BRILLIANT PREDECESSOR
999cc inline four; 121kW (165hp) at 11,000rpm;
114Nm at 9250rpm; 20L tank; 226kg (wet)
Gets a ‘retuned’ version of S 1000 RR’s 999cc inline four.
Surprisingly, however, misses out on ‘ShiftCam’ variable-valve
timing, and outputs are identical to the current model.
Fourth, fifth and sixth gears have longer ratios to
reduce noise, fuel use and engine speed.
Engine (5kg lighter) takes on a more load-bearing
role. Frame and swingarm are 2.1kg lighter.
Several previously optional electronic rider aids
now standard. 6.5-inch TFT screen also standard.
Due first half of 2020.
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