BMW gets dirty?

[OreoGaborio]

Hmm....

From MotorcycleDaily.com
By Dirck Edge



This is an official BMW photo of its all-new G450 Enduro machine that has been competing (under stealth) recently in off-road events. Below you will see a close up of the off-set rear suspension (which allows a straighter intake) and compact 450cc motor (that is canted forward several degrees more than most competitor's singles). The unusual counter-shaft integration with the swingarm pivot cannot be seen in this photo because it is located on the opposite side of the bike.



The bike looks very well designed, and appears to have a chromoly frame, as opposed to the aluminum frames found on many other modern off-road machines. We will keep you posted with additional details as we receive them.

[TheIglu]

Looks like she's got FI.

[typeone]

that bash plate better be a tough one, same for the motor walls up front. lookin' like its right in the line of fire... same goes for the header. curious if the prototypes took some damage there. also wondering about the FI situation, havent seen any ride reports yet.

left side frame area is interesting too, countershaft sprocket changes look to be a b*tch.

good looking bike though.

[typeone]

one of the 'stealth bikes' in action YouTube - Black Beauty. notice where it pits... the Husky tent. hmm, guess the rumors may become true after all (?)

MCN blurb... MCN BMW's 450 Enduro - First look

[ssg]

With their new X series it's no doubt they are looking to get some ground in smaller enduro/melee bikes.

[ssg]

This is one of the machines I was referring to...

BMW Motorcycles: Bikes: G 650 Xchallenge

this thing is still over the top...

BMW Motorcycles: Bikes: HP2 Enduro

[ChR1s]

Whatchout, Dirck Edge tracks down hotlinking leeches!

(I expect him to become a member of NESR anytime now...)


re: BMW's new 650

That thing's already been panned pretty hard. Hardcore foo-foo bike.

[highsider]

I want one.

[KB]

I want one.

Sounds about right. Add another load to your stable!!!!

KB