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BMW S 1000 XR - 2016 Specifications and Reviews
The BMW S 1000 XR is a sport-tourer designed for riders seeking versatile performance and long-distance capability. It combines the aggressive styling and handling of a sportbike with practical features like a 20-liter fuel tank and comfortable ergonomics, making it ideal for both spirited road riding and extended touring adventures. Known for its potent engine performance and switchable ABS, it bridges the gap between pure sports bikes and adventure-oriented motorcycles.
General information | |
| Category | Sport |
| Year | 2016 |
| Model | BMW S 1000 XR |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Greenhouse gases | 125.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.40 litres/100 km (18.5 km/l or 43.56 mpg) |
| Driveline | Chain 17/45 |
| Clutch | Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, mechanically controlled |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 80.0 x 49.7 mm (3.1 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression | 12.0:1 |
| Torque | 112.00 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) @ 9250 Revolutions">RPM |
| Power | 158.24 Horsepower">HP (115.5 Kilowatt">kW)) @ 11000 Revolutions">RPM |
| Engine details | Titanium valves |
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Cast aluminum wheels |
| Rear brakes diameter | 265 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. |
| Front brakes diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. |
| Rear tyre | 190/55-17 |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 |
| Rear wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Aluminium 2-sided swing arm, rebound damping adjustable |
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork 46 mm, compression and rebound stage adjustable |
| Trail | 117 mm (4.6 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 25.5° |
| Frame type | Aluminium composite bridge frame, partially self-supporting engine |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 litres (1.06 gallons) |
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 litres (5.28 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,548 mm (60.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 940 mm (37.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,183 mm (85.9 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,138 mm (44.8 inches) |
| Seat height | 840 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.8890 HP/kg |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 228.0 kg (502.7 pounds) |
| Dry weight | 178.0 kg (392.4 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Comments | Small windscreen. Switchable ABS. |
| Electrical | 12 V / 8 Ah, maintenance-free battery. Three-phase 486 W generator. |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | Light White, Racing Red |
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