Revealed recently at the 2009 Milan Motorcycle Exhibition, the BMW Motorrad Concept 6 is a mix of future styling and production intent. We say build it, soon.
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yellowmiata says:
08:49 PM, 11/16/09
Too wide, probably too heavy. BMW has a habit of trying to spread an envelope too far and ripping the paper. 6 cylinder race bikes just don't have the right weight to power ratio to compete. It has a phenomenal look to it though.
bankerdanny says:
10:29 PM, 11/16/09
Seems like an answer to a question nobody asked (do we need a modern replacement for the CBX/Sei/KZ1300).
Interesting technological exercise though. The engine seems pretty narrow for a straight 6.
cruiserhead1 says:
06:58 AM, 11/17/09
Nice design! That 6 is going to be a monster smooth mill
I hope they make it with minimal changes to the design
rsholland says:
07:13 AM, 11/17/09
@yellowmiata
Too wide? Have you seen this engine? It looks no wider than a conventional inline 4-cylinder engine.
BMW has hinted that this engine will show up in a premium touring bike. Can you say "Gold Wing fighter?"
rsholland says:
07:15 AM, 11/17/09
More links:
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/10/bmw-concept-6-motorcycle/
http://www.motorcycle.com/news/eicma-2009-bmw-concept-6-88931.html
bankerdanny says:
09:18 AM, 11/17/09
rsholland,
Is there really a market for another two wheeled sedan like the Goldwing? Kawasaki just rolled out its competitor, Victory has the Vision, HD has the Ultra Glide, and BMW already has the K1200 RT full dresser. Why add the complexity and additional weight and cost of the 6 to an already expensive K-bike?
rsholland says:
10:03 AM, 11/17/09
bankerdanny
BMW must think so, as why else would they go to the trouble and expense of creating this concept?
stephen987 says:
09:57 AM, 11/18/09
Meanwhile they're planning to go four-cylinder (maybe even four-cylinder only) for the US-market 3-series. The left hand knoweth not what the right hand doth. . .