The BMW Motorrad brand has delighted everyone with a new concept, which could soon arrive as standard. Here are all the details.
The concepts created by the department BMW Motorrad they always have something special, and even on this occasion, enthusiasts will not have been disappointed. The R20 was unveiled in Italy, at Villa d’Este, during the Concorso d’Eleganza, in the splendid setting of the shores of Lake Como. There couldn’t be a more magical place to present a masterpiece of this level, which rewrites the canons of two-wheeled design, with a terrifying engine.
Markus Flaschthe number 1 of BMW Motorrad, the one who is pushing to bring the Munich company also into MotoGP, presented the architecture of the bike and all its secrets, starting from a 2,000 cc engine. This alone is enough to attract the attention and curiosity of enthusiasts, who ask themselves a logical question: will we ever see it as a series? At the moment it is a concept, but if it goes like with the R18, it will soon be available on the market.
BMW, the R20 is ready to enchant
There BMW is in second place in terms of number of motorcycles sold in Italy, second only to Honda, and from this data we understand how widespread the success of the German company is in our country. The R20, as you will have understood, is an absolute jewel, powered by a 2,000 cc Big Boxer engineand the design, according to the house itself, is the perfect mix between past and modernity.
For those who observe it, the presence of a large tank is immediately evident, with the rear being very tapered, to optimize aerodynamic flows. All in all, It appears to us as a motorcycle that is all in all simple in design, without pomp, but precisely for this reason, its clean lines are a pleasure for the eyes. The frame was made from scratch, with a double cradle element in steel tubes, with 17″ wheels, spoked at the front and spoked at the rear.
As for the suspensions, they are adjustable and equipped with by elements Ohlins Blacklinewhile the rear suspension is described as very innovative, of the BMW Paralever type. The swingarm is made of chrome-plated steel, with strut made of aluminium. At the moment, being a concept, we have no news on the price, but we are sure that news in this regard will arrive soon. The R20 could arrive on the market.
