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loop main frame made of chrome-molybdenum steel tubes to hold the Big Boxer in pride of place . At the front , suspension duties are performed by a traditional fork supplied by Öhlins rather than the Telelever setup BMW favours on its premiumend bikes , while at the rear the R 20 sticks to the script with a Paralever setup executed in a new two-arm style . The new Paralever sees the swingarm made of chrome-molybdenum steel with a Paralever strut made of aluminium . The new design has the goal of completely balancing the drive torque from that massive twin-cylinder boxer engine . ; Propulsion is via an exposed drive shaft much like the one used on the R 18 . In a somewhat odd move , BMW opted not to match the design of the rolling stock , with an aluminium rear wheel matched up with a spoked alloy unit at the front . The rear wheel measures in with a 17x6.25-inch sizing wrapped in meaty
200 / 55R17 rubber , while at the front a 17-inch spoked wheel with black spokes and a more common 120 / 70 sizing handles steering duties . Pulling the hefty beamer concept to a halt is a set of radially mounted brake calipers from ISR at both the front and rear – with six pistons at the front and four pistons per caliper at the rear . For the concept bike , BMW has used new cylinder head covers , a new belt cover and a new oil cooler which were all developed specifically for the R 20 , in order to be able to mount the oil pipes partially hidden . While BMW hasn ’ t yet confirmed whether the R 20 will see production , they are certainly proud of their efforts with BMW Motorrad ’ s big boss , Markus Flasch , even chipping in to comment , “ The BMW R20 concept is a mechanical masterpiece , with the Big Boxer in its centre . Distinctly BMW Motorrad .”
DAPPER COLOURS FOR ENFIELD ’ S COOL URBAN HUNTER
The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is already a cool ride for those urban riders wanting an easy-tomanage commuter with modern classic style . Now for 2024 Royal Enfield is adding two new colours to the lineup in the form of Dapper Green and Dapper Orange to spice things up and add even more appeal . Since its release , the groovy little Hunter 350 ’ s popularity has become a testament to Royal Enfield ’ s mission of delivering motorcycles that are innovative , stylish , and accessible . Across Asia Pacific business markets , the Hunter 350 has been instrumental in getting newer riders , first time motorcyclists onto Royal Enfield who want to bring a ‘ Shot of Fun ’ in their everyday ride . With pricing at a mere $ 7590 the Hunter 350 is one of those bikes that is just so affordable you ’ ve gotta give it a go if you ’ re on the hunt for a new commuter bike .
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