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Another Spy Shot of BMW's Upcoming S1000-based Sports-Tourer

It's been second time when the BMW's upcoming motorcycle has been spied before its launch. The upcoming motorcycle from the manufacturer is supposedly to be based upon its S1000RR motorcycle. The approaching motorcycle spotted in Germany and shows sign of the production ready model. The motorcycle was being spied near the company's design and research facility located in Munich.

According to the previous reports, the upcoming motorcycle from BMW is rumored to be baptized as S1000F, or the company could have named it as S1000XF or S1000XR. The spotted motorcycle features an adventure-tourer theme and will be completely based upon the S1000RR motorcycle from BMW. The motorcycle showed up its original body styling, as it wasn't wearing any mask.

The BMW's upcoming motorcycle will be featuring the same 999cc inline-four engine, which was being used by the big brothers of S1000 Series. The 999cc engine will be capable enough to generate a total power of 160BHP. The unmasked motorcycle receives many changes targeting the theme of Adventure-Tourer motorcycle. It will be featuring a longer suspension to provide comfortable riding while long journeys and the upright positioned handlebars added icing over the cake. The wheels will be made up of alloy and having a size of 17 inches. The braking system has been taken care by ABS and different riding modes have also been provided to the motorcycle. The upcoming motorcycle also carries Traction Control System.

The new motorcycle will not only delivers the touring experience, but also adds adventure to your riding skills. In terms of adventure, it will act as a younger brother of the company's best adventure-touring motorcycle BMW R1200GS. The upcoming model is expected to get fit in the price range of around GBP 13,000 (Rs 13.05 Lakh). However, its competitors like Ducati Multistrada, Triumph Tiger Explorer and many more are eagerly waiting for this to come along with them in the market of 999cc segment. Let's see, what's new the company will be bringing up for the BMW adventure lovers??

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