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BMW Motorrad updates 2021 road models

BMW S 1000 XR updates

BMW has announced the updates for its line-up of 2021 road motorcycles.

BMW Motorrad Australia says prices will be announced closer to their arrival early next year.

Highlights include availability of Black Storm Metallic for the S 1000 RR and the tri-colour BMW Motorsport livery for the S 1000 XR.

New Option 719 milled parts will also be available in several models.

Here is the unedited list of models and updates.

BMW R 1250 RS.

BMW R 1250 RS updates
BMW R 1250 RS
  • Style Sport in Austin Yellow metallic now with new frame colour in matt black, Option 719 Stardust metallic removed
  • Changeover to EU-5
  • New optional equipment: Driving Modes Pro option now includes engine drag torque control
  • Extended optional equipment: Driving Modes Pro now includes Core Screen Sport
  • New optional equipment: Option 719 milled parts package Shadow with engine housing cover front and cylinder head covers anodised in black/silver
  • New optional equipment: Option 719 milled parts package Shadow II with hand levers, rider footrests and foot lever as well as expansion tank covers anodised in Black/Silver
  • New optional equipment: Option 719 milled parts packages Storm/Storm II with the same parts as in Option 719 milled parts packages Shadow/Shadow II
  • Option 719 HP milled parts package, HP milled parts package II and Option 719 seat have been removed
  • Sports silencer replaces previous HP rear silencer.

BMW R 1250 R.BMW R 1250 R updates

  • Style Exclusive with new paint finish Mineral Grey metallic. Pollux metallic matt, Style Exclusive and Option 719 Stardust metallic have been removed
  • Style HP renamed Style Sport
  • Changeover to EU-5
  • New optional equipment: Driving Modes Pro option now includes engine drag torque control
  • Extended optional equipment: Driving Modes Pro now includes Core Screen Sport
  • New optional equipment: Option 719 milled parts package Shadow with engine housing cover front and cylinder head covers anodised in black/silver
  • New optional equipment: Option 719 milled parts package Shadow II with mirrors, hand levers, rider footrests and foot lever as well as expansion tank covers anodised in Black/Silver
  • New optional equipment: Option 719 milled parts packages Storm/Storm II with the same parts as in option 719 milled parts packages Shadow/Shadow II
  • Option 719 HP milled parts package, HP milled parts package II and option 719 seat have been removed
  • Sports silencer replaces previous HP rear silencer
  • M Lightweight battery replaces previous HP battery

BMW K 1600 GT.

BMW K 1600 GT updates
BMW K 1600 GT
  • New paint finish Option 719 Mineral White metallic. Option 719 Stardust metallic and Option 719 Blueplanet metallic/Ivory have been removed
  • Frame and engine in black for all colour versions
  • Reversing aid and adaptive turning light are now standard
  • Tyre pressure control RDC and daylight running light are now standard
  • Changes to tour package content. Expanded to include LED auxiliary headlights and engine protection bars, reversing aid now standard
  • Safety package has been removed

BMW K 1600 GTL.

BMW K 1600 GT
BMW K 1600 GT
  • New paint finishes Manhattan metallic, Style Elegance and Option 719 Mineral White metallic. Pollux metallic, Style Elegance and Option 719 Stardust metallic as well as Option 719 Blueplanet metallic/ivory have been removed
  • Reversing aid and adaptive turning light are now standard
  • Tyre pressure control RDC and daylight running light are now standard
  • BMW K 1600 GTL updates
    BMW K 1600 GTL
  • Changes to comfort package content. Expanded to include engine protection bars
  • Safety package has been removed

BMW K 1600 B.BMW K 1600 B updates

  • New paint finish Mars Red metallic; Imperial Blue metallic has been removed
  • Reversing aid and adaptive turning light are now standard
  • Tyre pressure control RDC and daylight running light are now standard
  • Engine protection bars and LED auxiliary headlights
  • Changes to touring package content. LED auxiliary headlights, audio system, engine protection bars, running boards
  • Changes to comfort package content. Shift Assistant Pro, keyless ride, central locking, alarm system. Additional LED headlight removed
  • Safety package has been removed

BMW K 1600 Grand America.

BMW K 1600 Grand America
BMW K 1600 Grand America
  • New paint finish Mars Red metallic; Imperial Blue metallic has been removed
  • Reversing aid and adaptive turning light are now standard
  • Tyre pressure control RDC and daylight running light are now standard
  • Changes to comfort package content. Shift Assistant Pro, KR, central locking, alarm system. Additional LED headlight removed
  • Safety package has been removed

BMW S 1000 RR.

BMW S 1000 RR updates
BMW S 1000 RR
  • New paint finish Black Storm Metallic
  • Changeover to EU-5
  • New optional equipment: Sports silencer*.
  • New optional equipment: M titanium exhaust system*.
  • New optional equipment: M milled parts package** (M clutch lever protector, M brake lever protector, M folding brake lever, M folding clutch lever, M engine protectors,
    M rider footrest system left/right)
  • New optional equipment: USB charging port
  • New optional equipment: M Endurance chain

BMW S 1000 XR.

BMW S 1000 XR updates
BMW S 1000 XR
  • New: Style Sport with Light white non-metallic/Racing Blue Metallic/Racing Red, titanium sports silencer, M Endurance chain, Windshield Sport, additional Core Screen with Laptimer
  • Tank cover and card pocket in motorcycle colour
  • New optional equipment: Titanium sports silencer
  • Touring package with expanded content. USB charging port, new luggage rack with integrated holder for 30 l and 49 l top case.
  • Revised optional equipment: Luggage rack with integrated holder for 30 l and 49 l top case.
  • New optional equipment: M milled parts package*(M folding brake lever, M folding clutch lever, M engine protector left, M rider footrests right/left and M pillion passenger footrests right/left)
  • New optional equipment: USB charging port
  • New optional equipment: M Endurance chain

BMW R 18.

BMW Classic R 18 cruiser
R 18
  • New optional equipment: Cruise control including steering damper. (No confirmation yet when this will be available in Australia.)

BMW F 900 R and F 900 XR.

BMW F 900 R and RX
BMW F 900 R and RX
  • New optional equipment: New activation concept for driving modes Pro. Coding plug has been removed.

* available from October 2020
** available from September 2020