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2027 BMW S 1000 RR to Debut on 24 May

Mark you calendar! The new generation 2027 BMW S 1000 RR will be revealed on 23 May, 7pm CEST (1am, 24 May in Malaysia). BMW Motorrad has just released a teaser image in their social media platform ahead of the launch.

The teaser image shows a bike profiled against a black and gray background, and we can just make out the silhouette of an S 1000 RR. Apparent are the top of a large windscreen, split fuel tank, seat, and tail unit. You should also be able to pick out the large front winglets, too.

Anyway, will there be a performance enhancement? The current inline-four-cylinder engine produces 209 hp and 112.6 Nm. It is not the most powerful among its peers (on paper anyway), so upping its maximum power may also benefit the bike in World Superbike competition.

Apart from the engine, BMW had used a prototype and unhomologated chassis when they won the WSBK crown in 2024 as part of the championship’s concessions. However, had to revert to the roadgoing S 1000 RR frame (as per WSBK rules), only to see factory rider and champion Toprak Razgatlıoğlu complaining almost every weekend. Thus a new frame could well be in the works, too.

The reveal should be for the base S 1000 RR variant, while the racing homologation M 1000 RR ought to follow a year after.

BMW R 12 nineT (2025) Serba Baharu Tiba di Malaysia, Dari RM124,500

BMW R 12 nineT (2025) yang terbaru telah tiba di Malaysia dengan harga bermula dari RM124,500. R 12 nineT merupakan pengganti kepada model asal R nineT yang dilancarkan pada 2014.

Walaupun ia mengekalkan enjin yang sama seperti model sebelumnya, motosikal baharu ini telah melalui banyak penyempurnaan dan dilengkapi dengan pelbagai ciri terkini. Oleh itu, ia dianggap sebagai model yang benar-benar baharu.

Daripada Siaran Media BMW Motorrad

BMW R 12 nineT Serba Baharu mengekalkan kuasa dan karakter enjin boxer ikonik yang sememangnya sinonim dengan keunggulan jenama ini, digabungkan dengan pesona abadi motosikal klasik. Pada masa yang sama, ia menawarkan reka bentuk modular yang pelbagai untuk penyesuaian peribadi mengikut cita rasa penunggang. Antara sorotan utama model ini adalah rangka keluli tiub berstruktur jambatan yang direka semula sepenuhnya, menghapuskan keperluan terhadap sambungan-sambungan terdahulu, sekali gus menghasilkan struktur yang lebih ringan serta penampilan yang lebih kemas dan klasik. Rangka belakang yang turut diperbuat daripada keluli tiub, dipasang dengan kemas dan bersambung terus pada rangka utama.

Tangki bahan api aluminium dengan panel sisi berkemasan logam berus dan salutan lutsinar, digabungkan dengan tempat duduk serta bonggol belakang, membentuk garis dinamik yang menaik dan menyerlahkan profil motosikal yang ramping. Fork jenis terbalik (upside-down) bukan sahaja menyumbang kepada penampilan yang bergaya, malah menawarkan kawalan pengendalian yang cemerlang. Angkup brek jenis radial bersama brek cakera berkembar di hadapan memastikan kuasa pemberhentian yang mantap. Ciri menonjol lain termasuk paip ekzos dengan kemasan krom serta roda aloi ringan bersaiz 17 inci, yang menambah karakter berani pada motosikal ini. Bagi meningkatkan keselesaan ergonomik, kedudukan penunggang direka lebih hampir ke hendal, membolehkan sentuhan lutut yang lebih baik dan postur tunggangan yang lebih ke hadapan. Dua instrumen bulat analog memaparkan kelajuan dan putaran enjin (RPM), dilengkapi dengan port USB-C di sebelah kiri dan soket 12V di sebelah kanan.

Menjadi nadi kepada BMW R 12 nineT Serba Baharu adalah enjin Boxer 2-silinder, 4-lejang, 1,170cc yang disejukkan dengan air, mampu menghasilkan kuasa hebat sebanyak 109 hp (80kW) pada 7,000 rpm dan tork 115 Nm pada 6,500 rpm. Kuasa ini disalurkan secara lancar menerusi transmisi 6-kelajuan jenis claw-shift dan klac kering yang dikendalikan secara hidraulik. Ia mampu memecut dari 0 ke 100 km/j dalam hanya 3.6 saat, dengan kelajuan maksimum melebihi 200 km/j, serta penggunaan bahan api sekitar 5.1 liter setiap 100 km (mengikut piawaian WLTP).

BMW R 12 nineT Serba Baharu hadir dengan kelengkapan standard merangkumi set ciri
keselamatan yang komprehensif, direka untuk meningkatkan keselamatan sepanjang penunggangan. Antara ciri utama termasuklah Kawalan Cengkaman Dinamik (DTC) bagi memastikan kestabilan dan kawalan di pelbagai permukaan jalan, serta BMW Motorrad ABS Pro yang memberikan prestasi brek cemerlang walaupun ketika motosikal berada pada sudut condong.

Lampu Hadapan LED dan Lampu Siang turut memastikan tahap penglihatan yang jelas, manakala sistem Lampu Hadapan Pro Adaptif melaras secara automatik mengikut keadaan pencahayaan, menawarkan pencahayaan unggul sama ada dalam cahaya terang mahupun dalam persekitaran pencahayaan rendah.

Untuk pengalaman tunggangan yang lebih intuitif dan terhubung, ciri Tunggangan Tanpa Kunci dan Kawalan Tunggangan Terhubung disediakan sebagai standard bagi BMW R 12 nineT Serba Baharu. Di samping itu, Pakej Comfort merangkumi pelbagai kemudahan seperti Kawalan Penunggangan, Kawalan Permulaan Curam, serta Pemanas Pemegang, memastikan perjalanan jarak jauh kekal selesa dan menyeronokkan. Dengan kehadiran pilihan mod Rain, Road, dan Dynamic, setiap tunggangan boleh disesuaikan mengikut keadaan dan gaya penunggangan peribadi.

BMW R 12 nineT Serba Baharu ditawarkan dalam satu warna eksklusif iaitu Black Storm Metallic.

Servis Kewangan

Dengan Pelan Pembiayaan daripada BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia, pemilikan bagi BMW R 12 nineT Serba Baharu bermula daripada RM 1,738.00 sebulan, (berdasarkan anggaran Pelan Pembiayaan Straight Line dengan pinjaman sebanyak 90 peratus bagi tempoh tujuh tahun). Pemilik juga boleh menikmati faedah tambahan menerusi Program Minyak Enjin Premium Terkemuka dalam Industri, Servis Inklusif, dan Lanjutan Waranti oleh BMW Motorrad Malaysia.

Harga jualan (atas jalan, dengan Program Waranti Tiga Tahun dan Program Bantuan Tepi Jalan Tiga Tahun BMW Motorrad Malaysia yang baharu, tanpa insurans) bagi BMW R 12 nineT Serba Baharu adalah BMW R 12 nineT Serba Baharu RM 124,500.00.

Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai BMW R 12 nineT (2025) Baharu, sila layari laman web BMW Motorrad Malaysia.

BMW F 900 XR (2025) Tiba di Malaysia

BMW F 900 XR (2025) telah tiba di Malaysia, dengan harga jualanRM82,500 (bukan di atas jalan).

BMW F 900 XR merupakan varian sport-tourer dalam keluarga F 900, manakala F 900 GS ialah jenis adventure, dan F 900 R ialah roadster.

Dengan beberapa peningkatan visual dan teknikal, BMW Motorrad menyatakan bahawa motosikal ini “menawarkan keseimbangan sempurna antara prestasi dan keserbagunaan untuk mereka yang menginginkan pengendalian dinamik dan keselesaan jarak jauh.”

Sorotan Utama:

Fork baharu jenis terbalik dengan tiub 43mm yang lebih tegar.
Redaman lantunan dan mampatan, serta pra-beban spring kini boleh dilaras.
Roda aluminium tuangan 17 inci baharu lebih ringan sebanyak 1.8 kg berbanding model sebelumnya. Digabungkan dengan bateri 0.8 kg lebih ringan, jumlah pengurangan berat model ini ialah 3 kg.

Penambahan spoiler enjin menonjolkan ciri berorientasikan prestasi dan meningkatkan kecekapan aerodinamik.
Aerodinamik baharu untuk fairing depan, penghadang angin dan pelindung tangan yang direka semula.
Ciri Headlight Pro sebagai standard, manakala bahagian belakang direka semula dengan lampu penunjuk arah terintegrasi.
Port pengecasan USB-C di sebelah kanan cockpit dengan arus maksimum 2.4 A.
Pemanas pemegang handel.

Dilengkapi enjin 2-silinder sebaris 895cc, penyejukan cecair, 4-lejang yang menghasilkan 105 hp (77 kW) pada 7,500 RPM dan tork 93 Nm pada 6,750 RPM.
Mencapai 0-100 km/j dalam hanya 3.6 saat.
Kelajuan maksimum melebihi 200 km/j.
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) menghalang pecutan tidak sengaja semasa brek.
BMW Motorrad ABS Pro meningkatkan keselamatan ketika membelok dengan membenarkan brek berbantu ABS pada sudut condong.
Digabungkan dengan Dynamic ESA, memberikan rasa keselamatan baharu ketika menunggang.

Gear Shift Assistant Pro membolehkan penukaran gear tanpa klac dengan lancar.
Tyre Pressure Control (TPC) memantau tekanan tayar dan memberi amaran kepada penunggang.
Keyless Ride menghapuskan keperluan kunci fizikal.
Sistem Cruise Control meningkatkan keselesaan untuk perjalanan jarak jauh.
Pemegang kotak simpanan barang di bahagian belakang memudahkan pemasangan bagasi.
BMW F 900 XR (2025) boleh didapati dalam warna-warna Racing Blue/Lightwhite uni yang memaparkan pelana hitam, spoiler enjin di dalam warna Racing Blue Metallic, rim berwarna Racing Red, dan enjin berwarna Avus Black.

Perkhidmatan Kewangan

Dengan Pelan Pembiayaan dari BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia, pemilikan BMW F 900 XR 2025 bermula dari RM1,158 sebulan (berdasarkan anggoran pembiayaan 90% untuk tempoh 7 tahun). Pemilik juga boleh menikmati faedah tambahan seperti Premium Engine Oil Inclusive, Service Inclusive, and Warranty Extension Programmes oleh BMW Motorrad Malaysia.

Harga jualan (di atas jalan, dengan Waranti 3 Tahun dan Program Bantuan Jalan Raya 3 Tahun BMW Motorrad Malaysia, tanpa insurans): RM82,500.00.

2025 BMW F 900 XR Arrives in Malaysia

The 2025 BMW F 900 XR has arrived in Malaysia, with a nett selling price of RM82,500.

The BMW F 900 XR is the sport-tourer variant in the F 900 family, while the F 900 GS is the adventure type, and the F 900 R is the roadster.

Along with several visual and technical upgrades, BMW Motorrad says that the bike “delivers he perfect balance of performance and versatility for those seeking dynamic handling and long-distance comfort.”

Highlights

New torsionally rigid, upside-down telescopic forks with 43mm diameter slider tubes.
Rebound and compression damping, as well as spring preload are now adjustable.
New, 17-inch cast aluminium wheels weigh 1.8 kg less compared to the predecessor, which in combination with 0.8 kg lighter battery, contributes to an overall weight reduction of 3 kg for the model.

The addition of an engine spoiler serves to further accentuate the performance-oriented nature and improves overall aerodynamic efficiency.
Optimised aerodynamics for the front fairing, a redesigned wind deflector and hand protectors.
For greater visibility and safety, Headlight Pro is standard for the New BMW F 900 XR, while the rear has been redesigned with new function- integrated turn indicator lights.
USB-C charging port on the right-hand side of the cockpit with a maximum charging current of 2.4 A.
Heated grips.

At the heart of the New BMW F 900 XR is a high-performance 895cc, water-cooled, 2-cylinder, four- stroke inline engine, which delivers 105 hp (77 kW) at 7,500 RPM and 93
Nm of torque at 6,750 RPM.
Achieving 0-100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds, the New BMW F 900 XR promises exhilarating speed, while a top speed of over 200 km/h.
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) offers added control by preventing unintentional acceleration during braking.
BMW Motorrad ABS Pro ensures safety around bends by enabling ABS-assisted braking at lean angles.
In combination with the Dynamic ESA, delivers a whole new feeling of safety while riding.

Gear Shift Assistant Pro allows for smooth, clutch-less shifting, enhancing ride comfort by enabling effortless acceleration and deceleration.
This system ensures that the rider experiences precise gear changes with minimal effort, making the bike even more responsive and enjoyable to ride.
Tyre Pressure Control (TPC) monitors tyre pressure and alerts the rider as needed.
Keyless Ride feature eliminates the need for traditional keys.
Cruise Control system adds a new level of comfort for long-distance touring.
Case holder at the rear allows for convenient attachment of luggage for touring.
The New BMW F 900 XR is available in Racing Blue/Lightwhite uni, which features a black seat, engine spoiler in Racing Blue Metallic, wheels in Racing Red and engine in Avus Black.

Financial Services

With the Financing Plan from BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia, ownership of the 2025 BMW F 900 XR starts from RM 1,158.00 per month (based on the Straight Line Financing estimates of an 90% loan on a 7-year tenure). Owners can also enjoy additional benefits with the Industry-Leading Premium Engine Oil Inclusive, Service Inclusive, and Warranty Extension Programmes by BMW Motorrad Malaysia.

The retail price (on the road, with BMW Motorrad Malaysia’s All-New 3-Year Warranty and 3-Year Roadside Assistance Programmes, without insurance) for the 2025 BMW F 900 XR is RM82,500.00.

BMW R 1300 RT dan BMW R 1300 RS Baharu Dilancarkan

Seperti yang dijangkakan, setiap versi BMW R XXXX GS dan GS Adventure baharu akan diikuti oleh RT dan RS baharu, dengan menggunakan enjin yang sama. Oleh itu, BMW R 1300 RT dan BMW R 1300 RS yang terbaru dilancarkan mengikut jejak R 1300 GS. (R 1300 R baharu dilancarkan dua minggu lalu.)

Kedua-dua R 1300 RT dan R 1300 RS muncul pada masa yang sama kerana mereka berkongsi kebanyakan komponen dan ciri yang sama.

Ciri-ciri utama BMW R 1300 RT baharu

Enjin dua silinder mendatar (Boxer) dengan sesaran 1300cc, menggunakan dimensi gerek dan lejang 106.5 x 73mm.
Enjin ini menghasilkan 143 hp pada 7,750 RPM dan 149.2 Nm pada 6,500 RPM, menjadikannya enjin Boxer BMW pengeluaran paling berkuasa setakat ini.

Kerangka utama yang direka bentuk sepenuhnya menggunakan kerangka keluli lembaran baharu (seperti R 1300 R), ditambah dengan kerangka belakang aluminium tuang acuan.
Perbezaan utama antara R 1300 RT dan R 1300 RS ialah sistem suspensi depan: R 1300 RT dilengkapi dengan Telelever Evo baharu dari R 1300 GS, yang mengasingkan setang daripada gantungan dengan lebih efektif berbanding sebelum ini.

Di bahagian belakang, Evo Paralever menyediakan sambungan yang lebih kukuh melalui gantungan dalam kerangka, serta gandar sistem buka cepat pada lengan ayun.
Roda tuangan aluminium 17-inci baharu dengan reka bentuk jeriji berlubang mengurangkan berat sebanyak 1.4 kg.

Sistem brek terdiri daripada cakera brek berkembar di depan dengan kaliper empat piston dipasang secara radial.
Sebuah skrin warna TFT 10.25-inci turut disertakan, dilengkapi dengan navigasi peta bersepadu dan Connectivity Hub yang baru dibangunkan.

Sistem bantuan elektronik untuk penunggang termasuk mod standard Road, Rain, Eco serta Cornering ABS.
Dengan tambahan pilihan “Riding Modes Pro”, pengguna boleh menikmati mod tambahan seperti ‘Dynamic’ dan ‘Dynamic Pro’.

Peningkatan tambahan termasuk Riding Assistant yang dilengkapi dengan: Active Cruise Control (ACC), Front Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Change Warning (SWW).
Untuk warna, pilihan tersedia adalah: Alpine White 3, Triple Black dalam kemasan Blackstorm metallic, Racing Blue metallic, dan 719 Camargue dalam kemasan Blue Ridge Mountain metallic

Ciri-ciri BMW R 1300 RS baharu

Model R 1300 RS merupakan varian ‘sport-touring‘ dalam barisan siri-R BMW.
Seperti yang dinyatakan sebelum ini, perbezaan utamanya terletak pada sistem gantungan depan yang menggunakan: Garpu teleskopik terbalik (upside-down) 47mm baharu berbeza dengan sistem Telelever Evo pada model RT

BMW R 1300 RS baharu boleh dilengkapkan dengan sistem brek sukan pilihan yang menampilkan kaliper brek berwarna titanium.
Terdapat juga varian prestasi tinggi yang merangkumi: Suspensi lebih berprestasi tinggi, tuas gear pendek, tapak kaki boleh laras dan dimesin, DTC-Shift (‘quickshifter‘). dua skrin sport tambahan, pelana sport, spoiler enjin, tayar sport.

Pilihan warna untuk BMW R 1300 RS termasuk: Racing Blue metallic, Triple Black dalam kemasan Blackstorm metallic, Performance berorientasikan sport dengan warna Lightwhite Uni, dan 719 Cuyamaca dalam kemasan Brooklyn Grey metallic.

All-New BMW R 1300 RT and BMW R 1300 RS Debut

As expected, every new iteration of the BMW R XXXX GS and GS Adventure will be followed by a new RT and RS, utilising the same engine. Hence, the all-new BMW R 1300 RT and BMW R 1300 RS debut in the footsteps of the R 1300 GS. (The new R 1300 R was launched two weeks ago.)

Both the R 1300 RT andR 1300 RS appear at the same time as they share most of the same components and features.

Highlights of the all-new BMW R 1300 RT

Two-cylinder boxer engine with the displacement of 1300cc, using the bore and stroke dimensions of 106.5 x 73mm.
The engine produces 143 hp at 7,750 RPM and 149.2 Nm at 6,500 RPM. It is the most powerful production BMW Boxer yet.

Completely redesigned chassis which uses a new sheet steel frame (like the R 1300 R), plus a die-cast aluminium rear frame.
The main differences between the R 1300 RT and R 1300 RS is the front suspension: The former receives the new Telelever Evo from the R 1300 GS, which isolates the handlebars from the suspension to a greater degree than before.

At the rear is the Evo Paralever which offers a stiffer connection via the suspension in the frame and a quick-release axle on the swingarm.
New 17-inch aluminium cast wheels with hollow-spoke design, reducing 1.4 kg.

Braking system includes twin front disc brakes with radially-mounted four-piston calipers.
A 10.25-inch TFT colour screen that includes integrated map navigation and a newly-developed Connectivity Hub.

Electronic rider aids include the standard Road, Rain, Eco modes and Cornering ABS.
Adding the “Riding Modes Pro” optional system which comprises additional riding modes such as ‘Dynamic’ and ‘Dynamic Pro’.

Further upgrades include Riding Assistant which comes with Active Cruise Control (ACC), Front Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Change Warning (SWW) and Front Collision Warning (FCW).
Colours are Alpine White 3, Triple Black in Blackstorm metallic, the Racing Blue metallic, and 719 Camargue in Blue Ridge Mountain metallic.

Highlights of the all-new BMW R 1300 RS

The RS variant is the sport-touring variety in the R-series line up.
As mentioned earlier, the main difference here is the front suspension, which utilises new 47mm upside-down telescopic forks.

The new BMW R 1300 RS can be fitted with the optional sport brake system with titanium-coloured brake calipers.
A performance variant is available and this includes a more sporty suspension, short hand levers, milled and adjustable footrests, DTC-Shift, two additional sport screens, sport seat, engine spoiler and sport tyres.

Colour versions include Racing Blue metallic, Triple Black model variant in Blackstorm metallic, sport-orientated Performance variant in Lightwhite Uni, and 719 Cuyamaca variant in Brooklyn Grey metallic.

BMW R 12 G/S Unveiled

The BMW R 12 G/S has been unveiled; and takes over from the beautiful R nineT Urban G/S.

the BMW R 12 G/S and indeed, its predecessor draws a direct lineage to the R 80 G/S which made its debut in 1980. The R 80 G/S revolutionised the motorcycling world, by combining long-distance touring and off-road capabilities, hence is the grandaddy of all adventure motorcycles, regardless of brand. In fact, “G/S” stands for ‘Gelände / Straße (pronounced stras-se)’, or ‘Off-road / Street’ in English. Now you know the origins of the BMW GS series.

Back to the BMW R 12 G/S, the company seeks to capture the spirit of the legendary bike, but it is not limited to cosmetics: “With the new BMW R 12 G/S, BMW Motorrad is offering a classic enduro for puristic off-road fun. The abbreviation borrowed from the legendary R 80 G/S stands for ‘Gelände / Straße’ (Off-road / Street) and signals that the new member of the BMW R 12 family masters both equally. We know that numerous fans have been eagerly waiting for this motorcycle,” said Markus Lederer, Head of Boxer Series.

Highlights:

Classic, purist enduro design.
Original air/oil-cooled two-cylinder boxer engine with 80 kW (109 hp) at 7,000 rpm and 115 Nm at 6,500 rpm.

Left-hand single-flow exhaust system with high-mounted rear silencer and conical tailpipe.
One-piece tubular spaceframe with raised and forward-positioned steering head section. Bolted-on rear frame.

Fully adjustable upside-down telescopic fork at the front and Paralever swing arm with angled, also fully adjustable rear shock absorber with revised travel-dependent damping.
21-inch front wheel and 17-inch rear wheel as standard. 18-inch rear wheel as part of the “Enduro Package Pro” optional equipment.

Axially mounted 2-piston floating calipers, steel flex brake lines and 310 mm brake discs.
BMW Motorrad ABS Pro for safe braking even when leaning into corners.

“Rain”, “Road” and “Enduro” riding modes as standard. Additional “Enduro Pro” riding mode available as optional equipment.
DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) and engine drag torque control (MSR) as standard.

Classic round instrument panel and 12 V socket. Digital display available as optional equipment ex works.
Powerful LED light units as standard and adaptive “Headlight Pro” as optional equipment ex works.

Keyless Ride for conveniently activating the locking functions via radio as standard.
Three attractive colors for a stylish look.

Tailored range of ex works customization optional equipment available through the premium quality Original BMW Motorrad accessories range.

Colour options and price

The three colour options are Night black matt (basic version), Light white paint (optional version), Sandrover matt (Option 719 Aragonit).

The price of the BMW R 12 G/S has not been announced.

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BMW Ingin Beli KTM?

Dalam satu lagi khabar angin atau berita sensasi – bergantung kepada sama ada ia akan berlaku – dalam saga KTM, BMW dikatakan berminat untuk membeli KTM.

Berita ini disiarkan oleh media perniagaan Austria oe24, yang mengatakan mereka mendapat maklumat daripada seorang dalaman yang biasa dengan penyusunan semula KTM. Pemiutang dijangka mengundi masa depan KTM AG hari ini (25 Februari) pada pukul 9:00 pagi waktu Austria (4:00 petang waktu Malaysia). Sumber dalaman itu juga memberitahu oe24 bahawa Dr. Peter Vogl, pentadbir muflis, “mempunyai keutamaan untuk pembeli tertentu, iaitu BMW Motorrad.”

“Pada mesyuarat penyelesaian pada hari Selasa, BMW Motorrad bercadang untuk melabur dan meneruskan jenama KTM,” tambahnya lagi.

Walaubagaimanapun, mengambil laluan BMW akan menjadi malapetaka bagi 4,500 pekerja KTM kerana mereka mungkin diberhentikan menjelang akhir tahun 2025. Dikatakan bahawa BMW ingin memindahkan jabatan penyelidikan dan pembangunan KTM ke Munich, Jerman, manakala produksi akan dipindahkan sepenuhnya ke India.

Selain itu, pembekal KTM yang sedia ada di Austria juga akan rugi jika perjanjian dengan BMW berjaya, kerana BMW pasti akan menggunakan pembekal mereka sendiri. Oleh itu, terdapat kebimbangan bahawa akan berlaku kebankrapan besar-besaran di Austria.

Jika itu belum cukup teruk, pengambilalihan BMW bermakna pembayar cukai Austria perlu menanggung €225 juta kerana dana penyamaan beban muflis negara akan membayar untuk pekerja yang diberhentikan.

Sebaliknya, pembelian oleh BMW akan melihat rancangan MotoGP BMW Motorrad mungkin dipercepatkan.

BMW Wants to Buy KTM?

In another sensational rumour or news – depending on if it goes through – in the KTM saga, BMW is said to be interested in buying KTM.

The news was posted by an Austrian business media oe24, saying that they learned from an insider familiar with KTM’s restructuring. Creditors are set to vote on KTM AG’s future later today (25th February) at 9:00 A.M. Austrian time (4:00 P.M. Malaysian time). The insider also told oe24 that Dr. Peter Vogl, who is the insolvency administrator, “has a preference for a specific buyer, namely BMW Motorrad.”

“At the settlement meeting on Tuesday, BMW Motorrad intends to step in as an investor and continue the KTM brand,” he further added.

The insider had also claimed that Oberbank is the party pushing BMW Motorrad to acquire KTM. “Their CEO, Franz Gasselsberger, has strong ties to the BMW Group, as the Oberbank is also the house bank for the BMW engine plant in Steyr.”

However, taking the BMW route would be disastrous for KTM’s 4,500 employees as they could be laid off by end-2025. It was said that BMW will want to move KTM’s research and development department to Munich, Germany, while production will move completely to India.

Additionally, KTM’s present suppliers in Austria will also lose out if the deal with BMW works out as the latter would definitely resort to their own suppliers. Hence, there is concern that there will be mass bankruptcies in Austria.

If that is not bad enough, BMW’s takeover would mean that the Austrian taxpayers will have to shoulder €225 million as the country’s insolvency burden equalisation fund pays for for the laid off workers.

On the other hand, BMW’s buyout will see BMW Motorrad’s MotoGP plans may be fast-tracked.

BMW Motorrad Sales Broke Records in 2024

BMW Motorrad sales broke records again in 2024, with the German marque claiming to sell a total of 210,408 new bikes.

The biggest seller was of course, and without doubt, the new R 1300 GS and the previous R 1250 GS. Their biggest market was once again in their homeland.

Top sales region and countries:

118,727 new bikes were sold in Europe, making making it the most valuable region.
Sales in Germany were up eight per cent with 26,177 bikes.
France was the next best-performing country, with 20,693 units.
Followed by Italy, with 16,617 units.
Central Europe, which includes countries like Poland, Romania, Switzerland and Serbia collectively sold 11,411 new bike sales. It was a 12 per cent increase from the previous year.

Best-seling models:

As mentioned ealier, R1300 GS and R1250 GS were the most popular, selling 68,000 worldwide.
The S 1000 RR was the best-selling four-cylinder model, with 11,610 shifted
The entire four-cylinder family (S 1000 RR, M 1000 RR, S 1000 R, M 1000 R, S 1000 XR, and M 1000 XR) sold 27,147 units worldwide.

Markus Flasch, head of BMW Motorrad, said, “I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our customers and community around the world for the tremendous trust they have placed in us once again in 2024. With the strongest sales result in company history, BMW Motorrad remarkably claims the 1st Place in the global Premium Motorcycle segment. Our market leadership in numerous segments and markets in based on our claim to innovation leadership, our highly attractive product offering as well as the consistent strategic focus on brand strength. Based on these success drivers, BMW Motorrad is well-positioned for the future and so I approach the year 2025 with a very positive outlook.”

2025 BMW R 12 Launched in Malaysia

The latest BMW R 12 (2025) has been launched in Malaysia. It is the successor to the R nineT series which has been in the market since 2013.

The BMW R 12 (2025) is a cruiser-style motorcycle for relaxed riding. The front wheel measures 19-inches while the rear wheel measures 16-inches.

Highlights:

As an “R” series model, it uses the flat-twin Boxer engine that is synonymous with BMW motorcycles.
The R 12 engine is the same as the R nineT’s, which is a 1170cc type that produces 95hp at 6,500 RPM and 110Nm at 6,000 RPM. There is also a different engine performance tuning for the R 12 nineT model that has not been launched here, which is 1170cc, 109hp at 7,000 RPM and 115Nm at 6,000 RPM.

BMW says the motorcycle can accelerate from rest to 100km/h in just 3.9 seconds, and has a top speed of 200 km/h.
New airbox.
New 6-speed gearbox with Shift Assistant Pro for clutchless gear changes.

A single-piece steel frame replaces the previous two-piece frame. BMW claims that the new frame is lighter and gives a cleaner look.
The suspension consists of 45mm upside-down forks up front, while there is a monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping. As is typical of the “R” range, there is a Paralever swingarm.

The front brakes use two 310mm brake discs and four-piston calipers. The rear brakes use a single disc with a 2-piston brake caliper.
BMW Motorrad ABS Pro is standard.

Electronic features include 2 riding modes, Rock and Roll.
There is also Cruise Control.

Dynamic Traction Control, as well as Engine Drag Torque Control which controls engine torque so that the rear wheel does not hop when downshifting aggressively.
This motorcycle is also equipped with the Hillstart Control feature which provides the best control when the motorcycle stops on a slope.

In addition, there is also the BMW Intelligent Emergency Call feature that makes an emergency call if the motorcycle is involved in an accident.
The LED lights are combined with Adaptive Headlight Pro and Dynamic Brake Lights.

Classic round speedometer.
The BMW R 12 (2025) is available in Aventurine Red Metallic.

New stainless exhaust.

The selling price starts from RM123,000.

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BMW R 12 (2025) Dilancarkan di Malaysia

BMW R 12 (2025) yang terbaharu telah dilancarkan di Malaysia. Ia merupakan pengganti kepada siri R nineT yang telah berada di dalam pasaran sejak 2013.

BMW R 12 (2025) ini berupa motosikal jenis cruiser untuk tunggangan yang santai. Roda depannya berukuran 19-inci manakala yang belakang berkuran 16-inci.

Ciri-ciri utama:

Sebagai sebuah model siri “R”, ia menggunakan enjin Boxer dua silinder mendatar (flat-twin) yang sinonim dengan motosikal BMW.
Enjin R 12 masih yang sama seperti yang terdapat pada R nineT iaitu jenis 1170cc yang menghasilkan 95hp pada 6,500 RPM dan 110Nm pada 6,000 RPM. Terdapat juga penalaan prestasi enjin yang berbeza untuk model R 12 nineT yang belum dilancarkan di sini iaitu 1170cc, 109hp pada 7,000 RPM dan 115Nm pada 6,000 RPM.

BMW berkata motosikal ini dapat memecut daripada keadaan rehat sehingga 100km/j hanya dalam 3.9 saat, dan mempunyai ‘top speed’ 200 km/j.
Kotak udara yang baharu.
Kotak gear 6 kelajuan yang baharu dengan kemudahan Shift Assistant Pro untuk penukaran gear tanpa menggunakan klac.

Kerangka keluli satu unit menggantikan kerangka dua unit sebelum ini. BMW mendakwa bahawa kerangka baharu ini lebih ringan dan memberikan penampilan yang lebih kemas.
Suspensinya terdiri daripada fork terbalik 45mm di depan, manakala terdapat monoshok yang boleh dilaras untuk prabeban dan redaman lantunan. Seperti biasa bagi rangkaian “R”, terdapat lengan ayun Paralever.

Brek depan menggunakan dua cakera brek 310mm dan kaliper empat piston. Brek belakang pula menggunakan cakera tunggal dengan kaliper brek 2 piston.
Ciri BMW Motorrad ABS Pro ialah standard.

Ciri-ciri elektronik termasuklah 2 mod tunggangan iaitu Rock dan Roll.
Terdapat juga Cruise Control.

Dynamic Traction Control, serta Engine Drag Torque Control yang mengawal tork enjin agar road belakang tidak terlompat-lompat apabila gear diturunkan dengan agresif.
Motosikal ini juga dipasang dengan ciri Hillstart Control yang memberikan kawalan terbaik ketika motosikal berhenti di lereng bukit.

Selain itu terdapat juga ciri BMW Intelligent Emergency Call yang membuat panggilan kecemasan jika motosikal terlibat di dalam kemalangan.
Lampu-lampu LED digandingkan dengan Adaptive Headlight Pro dan Dynamic Brake Lights.