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BMW F 900 XR and S 1000 XR teased; expected to be launched by mid-2020.


BMW Motorrad India recently released a teaser video of its upcoming sports tourers for India namely F 900 XR and the S 1000 XR. Both motorcycles are likely to be launched in India soon. The new BMW F 900 XR is expected to be priced in the range of Rs 15 lakhs - Rs 17 lakhs (ex-showroom), while the 2020 BMW S 1000 XR is speculated to be priced in the range of Rs 18 lakhs - Rs 20 lakhs (ex-showroom). The all-new BMW F 900 XR first debuted at the 2019 EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan, Italy. While the BMW S 1000 XR has been completely revamped for 2020. 

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The new BMW F 900 XR has been derived from the Concept 9cento that was showcased back in 2018. It features twin-pod LED headlights, adjustable windscreen, large 15.5-litre fuel tank and a 6.5-inch TFT screen with BMW Motorrad Connectivity that offers access to phone calls, music and navigation. The motorcycle comes equipped with USD forks up front and a central suspension strut towards the rear. Braking duties are taken care of by twin front discs and a single rear disc. As for safety features, the BMW F 900 XR comes with a switchable ABS and Automatic Stability Control. The sports tourer is powered by an 895cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled mill that churns out 105 bhp power and 92 Nm torque. The German automaker has also added counterbalance shafts to reduce engine vibrations.

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