BMW launches two new X series

BMW is releasing two new additions to its single-cylinder X bike range at the Brisbane Motorcycle Show on September 21.

The Xmoto - a motard-style road bike - and the X Country - a dual-purpose trail model - will join the X Challenge enduro machine released a few months ago.

They all share a 53-horsepower 650 single powerplant, matched to a claimed dry weight of under 148 kilos.

No prices have been released, but we're told to expect something in the range of the X Challenge's pricing in the mid-teens.

Here is BMW's summary of the highlights of the two new models:

X Moto
Small 17-inch wheels, the aluminium handlebar gripped by extra-short mounting clamps, the front mudguard and colour-highlighted tube protectors snuggled close to the tyre, and the headlight fairing finished in twin-tone Graphitane metallic matt and Red, give the G 650 Xmoto a truly muscular and athletic look.
The asymmetric headlight design used on the BMW G 650 Xchallenge is carried across to the G 650 Xmoto.
The stand-out looks are enhanced by cast-aluminium 17-inch wheels using sport tyres (120/70 at the front and 160/60 at the rear) and 3.5-inch front and 4.5-inch rear rims.
The forward-thrusting seat enhances the fun of long twisting sections of tarmac.
Both the springs and dampers are specifically tailored to this model with upside-down telescopic forks giving 270 mm of spring travel.
Incremental damper adjustment allows each rider to dial in their preferred settings.
Rear-wheel suspension is firmer and shorter, with 245 mm of spring travel.
Final drive on the BMW G 650 Xmoto reflects its road bias with a ratio of 16:47 (Xchallenge 15/47).

X Country
The BMW G 650 Xcountry enjoys distinctive styling from the smooth-lens round headlight, to its "naked", fairing-free cockpit, and bi-level seat, not to mention the front mudguard-hugging the wheel.
Another visual cue distinctive is the twin-tone paintwork in Deep Black and White Aluminium matt metallic.
The BMW G 650 Xcountry offers a front telescopic fork with 240 mm of overall travel for riding comfort on and off-road.
The rear gas-pressure spring strut comes with an adjustable inbound stroke and spring pre-tension allowing 210 mm of spring travel. It also features easy adjustment for length, meaning the seat height can be adjusted between 840 mm and 870 mm.
The hi-rise alloy handlebar provides a relaxed, natural and comfortable seating position.
The BMW G 650 Xcountry is fitted with hollow-cast aluminium hubs, traditional spokes and epoxy-plated, alloy rims. The 19-inch front rim is matched by a 17-inch rear, with 100/90 section tyre at the front and 130/80 at the rear.
Like the BMW G 650 Xmoto, the Xcountry uses a 16-tooth front sprocket and a 47-tooth rear unit.

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