BMW Motorrad has released a new teaser of its upcoming R20, giving motorcycle fans another look at the production version of the muscular boxer roadster.
The R20 was originally introduced as a concept motorcycle, but the latest teaser suggests that BMW is now moving closer to putting the bike into production. The motorcycle retains the aggressive proportions and minimalist design that made the original concept stand out.
Production Version Gets Closer
The production-spec R20 appears to remain heavily inspired by the original concept. However, BMW has made several changes to turn the dramatic show bike into a road-going motorcycle.
The teaser shows revised components including the exhaust system, intake setup and braking hardware. The overall design still features a large exposed boxer engine, a muscular fuel tank and a short rear section.
At the centre of the motorcycle is BMW's massive Big Boxer engine, which sits in the 2,000cc class. The engine is expected to remain one of the biggest highlights of the R20 when the production motorcycle is officially revealed.
BMW Has Not Revealed Everything Yet
BMW Motorrad has not released the complete technical specifications, final power figures or pricing of the production R20. The company has also yet to confirm the exact launch date.
More importantly, the latest teaser confirms that the R20 is no longer just a design exercise. BMW appears to be preparing the motorcycle for its production debut, although some details could still change before the official launch.
The R20 is expected to sit in a very different part of BMW's lineup, focusing on a powerful and distinctive roadster character rather than adventure touring or track performance.
BMW is expected to reveal more information about the R20 as its official launch approaches. For now, the massive boxer engine and muscular design remain the biggest attractions of BMW's upcoming roadster.
