Sporting focus for BMW at the MotoGP
The countdown to one of the most exciting weekends in the motorcycle racing
calendar is on, and this year BMW Motorrad UK will be part of the action. The
British round of the MotoGP World Championship will take place at Donington
Park from 30 June, with race day on Sunday 3 July. BMW will be there to
present and promote its exciting range of sports models.
The past two years have seen BMW Motorrad introduce an impressive range of
sports bikes to suit a wide range of riders. In 2004, BMW launched its most
powerful sports bike to date, the K1200 S. The 167 hp four-cylinder bike has
been hailed as a true superbike, yet is surprisingly usable for everyday
riding, whether for Sunday morning ride-outs or continent crossing. For this
reason, the K1200 S won the coveted MCN Best Sports Tourer award last year.
Hot on the heels of the K1200 S, came the dynamic K1200 R - the most powerful
naked production bike in the world. Equipped with the same formidable engine
as the S model, the aggressively styled 163 hp roadster delivers incredible
levels of performance, with excellent road holding and handling. The K1200 R
is the epitome of BMW's new direction and sportier focus.
This sporting focus has continued into 2006 with the launch of the F800 S - BMW'
s first ever parallel-twin sports middleweight machine - and the 122 hp R1200 S
- BMW's most powerful sports boxer ever.
The new generation engine at the heart of the F800 S produces an impressive 85
hp and a punchy 63lb/ft of torque. Combine this with a new suspension system,
maintenance-free belt drive and a light and responsive chassis, and you have a
seriously fun bike for any type of rider.
The powerful R1200 S has been developed as a true road sports bike and its
torque-rich boxer engine provides exhilarating performance for quick riding -
on road or racetrack. But where this bike differs from race replica machines
is its focus on real world riding, where advanced ergonomics, long-distance
comfort, increased fuel range and maintenance-free shaft drive make it a much
more practical consideration than a pure supersports machine.
Visitors to the 2006 MotoGP will be able to see all four models on display,
with BMW Motorrad experts on hand to talk through the many benefits of these
great sports bikes. Also at Donington Park will be a display of enduro
motorcycles including the R1200 GS Adventure, the HP2 Enduro and an F650 GS
Dakar rally bike - as ridden by the BMW Race to Dakar team in the 2006
Euromilhões Lisbon to Dakar.
BMW has been involved with the MotoGP for the past seven years as the sole
supplier of a range of exclusive safety cars for the championship. Riders are
escorted by a powerful and stylish BMW fleet including the 507 bhp M5 and M6
models. For further information on the 2006 MotoGP Championship, enthusiasts
can visit www.motogp.com.
Riders interested in the K1200 S can currently participate in BMW Motorrad's
'Let the all-day test ride decide' promotion, running at all BMW dealerships
until 31 August. The K1200 R and the K1200 S are part of the Sizzling Summer
deposit contribution offer. For more information or to locate their nearest
BMW dealership, riders should call 0800 777 155 or visit www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk
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Andy Dukes / Beth Robinson 08000 131 282
Tony Jakeman 01344 480 185
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