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BMW's S1000XR Pairs a 170-HP Superbike Engine With Real Touring Comfort

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BMW's S1000XR Pairs a 170-HP Superbike Engine With Real Touring Comfort — PHOTO — TOPSPEED / © TopSpeed↗ View original

BMW's S1000XR sport-tourer makes 170 hp and 84 lb-ft from its 999cc inline-four while using semi-active electronic suspension with 5.9 inches of travel for a comfortable, upright riding position. Starting at $18,825, it's positioned against rivals like the Kawasaki Versys 1100 and Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+. The bike is built to be superbike-quick and touring-bike comfortable at the same time.

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Momoka Okumura

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Momoka OkumuraComentário sobre Beginner-Friendly · YouTube

I know saying 'even beginners can handle this' sounds funny at this price (laughs), but the upright position and comfort features really do make it more approachable than the numbers suggest. Even I got intimidated just hearing '170 hp' at first, but bikes with a relaxed riding position are often easier to actually manage. And that 6.5-inch TFT with navigation? As someone who gets lost a lot, I'm into it.