BMW S 1000 XR CARBON SPORT M-Exclusivity
IT’S BEEN A COUPLE of years since our last foray on the ‘Adventure Sport’ dubbed, BMW S 1000 XR. For 2020 it has undergone what seems like a heap of improvements to transform the XR from a bike that felt a little like an S 1000 RR banged up with an upright handlebar, to a bike that now feels far better integrated and more suitable for the target market – touring with the ability for plenty of sport if the occasion arises. The motor, chassis, and suspension have all been completely redesigned. The new XR is lighter, more powerful, more compact, and better handling - a dramatic improvement.
The bike we tested is the exclusive Carbon Sport version which comes in a beautiful Racing Red (or Ice Grey) dripping with carbon fibre. Pricing ex on roads is $29,290 (plus $530 for Racing Red paint) and the quality fits the price I reckon. All of the features on the Carbon Sport are standard, whereas they
