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  • Anonymous
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    Who knows better than BMW how to build a straight-six powerplant?BMW Motorrad has decided to put its engineering prowess to create a motorbike with a straight-six engine. The Concept 6 was designed in Cafe Racer style and is intended to expand BMW's K-series model range sometime in the future.The straight-six is 10 cm slimmer than a traditional production 6-cylinder in order to be fit into the Concept 6 design. The 1.6 liter engine generates about the same amount of power as the straight-four of the K-Series but substantially more torque. 130 Nm of torque (96 lb-ft) already becomes available at 2,000 rpm. Fuel economy comparable to the straight-four is also had by means of E-gas technology.Design cues include the long front end and short back end feature of the classic Cafe Racer as well as the Split Face of current BMW Motorrad models.The suspension is a bridge frame made of light-alloy while Duolever and lightweight Paralever arms hold the front and rear wheels in place.A nifty LED display tells the driver how much torque is available at any given momeConcept6_01.jpgConcept6_02.jpgConcept6_03.jpg

    Richard Kuysten
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    And we're worried about the proposed ACC levy on a 1200 machine! Nice idea though Dean.

    Anonymous
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    Ho THAT'S COOL

    Jim Young
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    Thought it looked like a DTY bike  😀

    Anonymous
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    I'm still waiting for the lo-rider to come out.  That's a bit more me.

    Anonymous
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    I'm still waiting for the lo-rider to come out.  That's a bit more me.

    Yes you are a bit vertically challenged 😀

    Anonymous
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    Yes.

    David
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    Do you think they'd let me have a go?

    Anonymous
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    And a link to a longer article and 21 pics.

    Dave Ross
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    This works for me :-), but I am a little worried about my cape getting caught up on the rear wheel.blackbmw.jpg

    Anonymous
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    Dave the Pom better advertise his K1300S for sale now.

    Anonymous
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    The 1000r is at Experience 11 December

    Tim BLAKE
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