The S 1000 XR cuts a rather impressive design, and the blend of sporty and adventure has been executed quite well. The Standard trim gets all the basics right, including the slipper clutch, stability control and ABS. The Pro model adds the BMW auto-blippe 1
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The S 1000 XR has a 20-litre fuel tank. It gets dual, 320mm floating discs up front and a 265mm disc at the rear. ABS is standard and switchable 2
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The non-identical headlamps have started to become a common feature on BMW motorcycles 3
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BMW S 1000 XR 2017 Standard 4
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Attention to detail and fit and finish is top-notch 7
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The bike gets a 999cc, liquid-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder engine that develops 160PS at 11,000rpm and 112Nm at 9,250rpm. Low-slung exhaust means water/river wading depth is limited. This bike certainly is built for fast-paced touring as well as corner carv 8