VOL. 53 ISSUE 41 OCTOBER 18, 2016 P49
T
he BMW S 1000 XR
will gain five more
horsepower for 2016
- the same as the S 1000
R – as well as Euro4 com-
pliance. Now sitting at 165
horsepower, the S 1000 XR
also gets BMW's Optimized
Vibration-Free handlebars
(hallelujah!), a solution
achieved by the use softer
insulating elements on the
bars to filter out the high
resonances that have driven
S 1000 XR owners nuts over
the past two years.
BMW has also increased
the carrying capacity from
956 pounds to 978 pounds,
in case you want to take the
kitchen sink with you on your
next round-the-world mis-
sion.
Rounding off the list of
changes is the new Ocean
Blue Metallic Matte color
scheme (pictured here).
As before, S 1000 XR
owners will still be able
to purchase the Touring
Package with Dynamic
ESA, heated grips, case
holder, preparation for the
navigation unit including the
multi-controller, a center
stand, and luggage bridge.
The Dynamic Package is
also available, and includes
Riding Modes Pro (Dynamic
Traction Control DTC, ABS
Pro, riding modes "Dynamic"
and "Dynamic Pro"), Shift
Assistant Pro, cruise control,
LED turn indicators. CN
1000 XR//
