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BMW REVAMPS R nineT RANGE

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MW ’ s R nineT range has been flying the modes “ Dyna ” for the R nineT and R nineT modern classic flag for BMW for a while Pure and “ Dirt ” for the R nineT Scrambler now , and for 2021 the entire range gets and R nineT Urban G / S are now available as a host of updates to bring them closer to new individual options , as are DTC ( Dynamic modern than classic .
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Headlining the updates for 2021 is a control ( MSR ). Another new option is the redesigned engine producing 109hp and Comfort Package , comprising Riding Modes 116Nm of torque . That may be 1hp down on Pro , cruise control and heated handlebar last year ’ s bike but peak power is produced grips . The turning light and the rear silencer 500rpm earlier and is now Euro-5 compliant . design option are likewise new to the range of That means the Air / Oil cooled engine lives to individual optional extras . fight in when many competitors have given up Other upgrades include a new dash unit and and gone for water-cooling . a range of new colour options for 2021 to Other physical updates include new LED include the special 40 Years GS livery for the lighting on all bikes including indicators which Urban G / S . according to BMW , are basically invisible when Interestingly , BMW Motorrad has trimmed not illuminated . the R nineT lineup for 2021 , with the hot In the handling department , BMW has looking R nineT Racer not making it into 2021 . upgraded the shock absorber with traveldependent damping which provides models will start to arrive in New Zealand .
Currently we have no word on when the 2021 enhanced suspension comfort , plus BMW has also made preload adjustments easier by adding a hand wheel adjuster in all models . All R nineT variants now come standard with BMW ’ s ABS Pro system paired with dynamic braking for safety , while Rain and Road riding modes are also standard . Riding Modes Pro is also available as an option , with the additional
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