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BMW Introduces R 1200 GS xDrive Hybrid Two-Wheel Drive Motorcycle Source: http://ridermagazine.com/2017/03/31/bmw-introduces-r-1200-gs-xdrive-hybrid-two-wheel-drive-motorcycle/ Rider Magazine StaffMarch 31, 2017 "Yes, you read that headline correctly. BMW Motorrad has developed and tested a two-wheel drive version of its R 1200 GS Adventure, claiming it’s “the world’s first series-production all-wheel drive travel enduro with hybrid drive.” Unlike the mechanical all-wheel drive (AWD) system made by Christini for dirt bikes, BMW’s xDrive Hybrid system uses a 45-horsepower electric motor housed in the front wheel hub. When activated and combined with the air/liquid-cooled, 125-horsepower, shaft-driven boxer twin engine that powers all R-series models, the R 1200 GS xDrive Hybrid makes a combined 170 horsepower (claimed). BMW says that making the front wheel driven provides superior traction in slippery, low-traction conditions, much like all-wheel drive cars, and the xDrive Hybrid system was originally developed by BMW’s automotive division. All-wheel drive can be operated automatically or manually by the rider via the 2WD (2-Wheel Drive) switch located on the left handlebar’s switchgear, activating the wheel-hub e-Drive system that functions both as electric motor and generator." To find out more follow this link: http://ridermagazine.com/2017/03/31/bmw-introduces-r-1200-gs-xdrive-hybrid-two-wheel-drive-motorcycle/

http://www.ducatiusa.com/bikes/monster_1200_s/index.do http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2014-ducati-monster-1200/ IMHO: Pros: -Ditched the giant fender, i LOVE the Diavel-style plate holder, hopefully this will be portable to the 1100EVO -Ohlins suspension option: my biggest complaint with the 1100EVO is the suspension -Bigger fuel tank Cons: -Looks like a Streetfighter and Diavel had a baby and this is what came out. Not ugly per se, but you can clearly see they mixed the two stylistically. The style is good, but overall looks substantially more bulky than the EVO, do not like that part at all. Still, looks way better than the naked Triumphs. - +30lbs dry weight, +47lbs kerb weight. - +$1500 base price, + $3000 S model Be interesting to hear it and see if the engine sounds as awesome as the 1100EVO does. No plans to swap out the EVO, but if one of these wrecks and I can steal the suspension and license plate bracket, i'll take it ;-)

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